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| First Watt SIT-3 preamp pairing advice I have SIT-3 and SIT-2 as well. Speakers are cube audio nenuphar, 92 db efficiency.After a long debate between me any myself i bought a pass xp-22. It simply rocks, and can drive the SIT-3 (which is the more picky amp here) to its potential. I wou... | |
| How important is the pre-amp? Used integrated amps for ages, till i got my firstwatt SIT-3.At first connected to dac direct, rockna wavedream dac has some digital volume control.Loved the amp enough to decide to get a pass XP-22.The preamp arrived and i got mind blown!There is... | |
| Streamer/Server to replace Innuos Zenith Rockna Wavedream NET.Not that popular of a server due to lack of proper marketing and manufacturer not trying to expand production numbers, but it did beat my Aurender N10 which is now gone since a year.I actually got their dac first Wavedream sig... | |
| The Importance of the Digital Cable I'm no expert myself but as a simplification, yes )Digital cables do have an great impact. Even ethernet if you were streaming, which is even more strange and I can't explain it to myself yet. Those network data packets are supposed to check for e... | |
| The Importance of the Digital Cable Digital is not really Digital. The cable does not carry zero and ones. They are a concept!The cable does carry a faint electrical signal that represents zeros and ones. If the cable is not optimal, errors can happen. Out of a crazy amount of zeros... | |
| What process do you use to purchase cables? I just buy Audioquest. The cable that I can afford from the line up for a specific task: IC, speaker cable or power cord. Minimum amount of colour, Just increased transparency as you go up the ladder. Allows me to hear what my gear sounds like, so... | |
| Power cord choice? Try audioquest PC, pick any that suits your budget. They are all awesome | |
| How important is an audio rack? I have made my own rack, machining stainless steel 4cm dia spikes + screws on top, copying a basso design.Tried 4cm thick solid wood shelves for two years. It does affect the sound vs the floor or just a whatever stand providing better vibration i... | |
| Why are there no Reviews of the Pass Labs XP-22. Is there anyone with strong feelings? Well the unity gain as i understand it is when the preamp is passing the signal at the dac line level, no attenuation. So if I want any "gain" from the preamp itself, i will have to be at above volume step 89 out of 99. With most amps, this won't ... | |
| Why are there no Reviews of the Pass Labs XP-22. Is there anyone with strong feelings? I'm wondering the same!I have a rockna wavedream dac, and two SE amps. An LM845 premium (integrated with pre in option) and a firstwatt SIT-3 that i use dac direct. I wonder if a pass xp-22 would be the answer to both. Concerned about the only 3db... | |
| Audioquest Firebird Zero You could even do it yourself, i changed my 2m HC firebird from 15amp to 20amp in less than 10 minutes! No soldering at all, just screws )) | |
| Looking for a front end streamer only. check out Rockna wavedream NET or the upcoming wavelight server. They meet all your specs and exceed it.My new Wavedream NET bested my aurender n10, and every streamer in my friends circle including an auralic g1, dcs network bridge and a custom m... | |
| Dac upgrade +1 rockna wavedream dac.Paired with a rockna server wavedream NET its truly special! Its great on its own, but the "stack" is far superior. After having the NET for a while now, I'm surprised its not popular as a killer server/streamer itself, lea... | |
| Chord Dave - Missing soundstage width Some real good advices here!the amplifier can change things dramatically. I personally have a Line magnetic 845 premium on cube audio nenuphar. The sound stage is bigger than my room boundaries itself! Both The back and side walls with pin point p... | |
| Does the 'Buck' Start with the DAC? Worldwide, I have a NET on the way to use with my WD signature.What i wanted to add here, from my previous experience with Aurender N10, is to elevate the SQ from stream vs internal SSD/HDD, you need to work considerably on your ethernet.I have op... |