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| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results Engaging in a discussion about the use of preamps in audio systems and sharing personal experiences to support differing opinions is a healthy and constructive approach to exploring this contentious topic. Drawing from individual experiences adds ... | |
| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results Almost every major audio manufacturer designs and manufactures preamps, and PS Audio is no exception. Even a preamp only serves basic functions such as volume control and impedance matching and has no synergetic effect, it has historically been a ... | |
| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results Here is the tally so far. Just for fun. Don’t read too much into it. Preamp effect Positive: ///// ///// ///// ///// (incl. Paul & OCD mentioned in tread) Preamp effect Negative: ///// ///// | |
| Another post about a streamer upgrade Try to compare the Innous Pulse mini with Ifi zs to justify the statement below. Please report back on what you found. I would say, in general, more expensive streamers have better power supply, circuit design and parts / components and therefor... | |
| DAC upgrade @mojo771, try to join the royalty program to see if the vendor gives you some promo credit. https://www.denafrips.com/pontus | |
| Contemporary Classical Composers - new discoveries Arvo Pärt’s compositions are captivating. I was intrigued by the idea of "minimalist music" and particularly admire "Spiegel im Spiegel," "Fratres for String Quartet," and all the pieces in "Creator Spiritus." | |
| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results +1 @pdreher ... with new amps (Quicksilver KT Mono's), volume control via the Weiss DAC sounded good (detailed and clean), but a bit on the lean and sterile side. Adding a DeHavilland Ultraverve 3 preamp took my system to a new level, addin... | |
| Another post about a streamer upgrade Definitely upgrade to something better if you are willing to invest. There are several highly praised products in the similar price range to IP mini, such as Volumio Primo / Rivo with built-in upsampling and EQ and a used Rose RS250A. The Ifi ZS h... | |
| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results No offense but I think we are repeating the story telling of the parable of blind men and an elephant. According to Wikipedia, the moral of the parable is that "humans have a tendency to claim absolute truth based on their limited, subjective exp... | |
| Floor to Bookshelf I found myself captivated in a Dynaudio vendor room for a solid 45 minutes during an audio show, entranced by the sound demo of a pair of Contour 60i speakers. The sound was pure and rich, with good control of sibilance. While I haven’t auditioned... | |
| Floor to Bookshelf There are currently two Dynaudio Contour 20 pairs available in the market, each with minor cosmetic defects, priced under $2k (originally sub $6k). These offer an excellent upgrade from the Evolke line in addition to S40. Their beautiful rosewood ... | |
| Why "bookshelf" sspeakers? I believe a more compelling reason is that bookshelves can be arranged in space for improved imaging and soundstage. Additionally, the option to add subwoofers allows for flexible placement to avoid peaks and valleys, ensuring more uniform bass. | |
| Speaker for 11x12 room With the size of the room you have, stick with bookshelves or standmounts. Floorstanders will over-energize the space. +1 Burchardt S400 Mk ii | |
| Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer? You might consider purchasing a used Innuos Pulse Mini if you can find one under $1k. From my experience, it sounds better than the temporarily owned DMP-A6. However, you might need to invest in a Linear Power Supply on top of it. | |
| Preamp vs Av receiver preouts There are numerous excellent dedicated preamps that can easily outperform the preamp section of an AV system. Among those choices will be the Zpre3. Don't let its price point mislead or deter you. |