vthokie83
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| Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp Atma-Sphere MP3, on my short list when I upgrade my pre-amp | |
| Eversolo a6 and Lampizator 52tiger, "If I’m gonna do it, I want to get it right the first time." Better yet! Aurender N10 or N150 might be worth looking at as well....I tested an N10 in my system (on loan from a friend), and was so good that I won't upgrade until I can a... | |
| Eversolo a6 and Lampizator Agree with others, give your DAC the input signal it deserves. You can find a good condition Lumin U2 Mini or Innuous Zen Mini for well under $2,000, and those would pair well. | |
| Does the streamer effect sound quality Of course it will, it also is determined by which Node you have.....the 2 is not very good, the 2i is decent, and the Node 130 can be very good with an external DAC. You did not mention budget other than the $800 for the CXN. I would add an LHY li... | |
| Speaker for 11x12 room I also would look hard at the Fyne's,I'd buy them now for myself if other priorities weren't there. They probably will not be available for long Bookshelf would be: Buchardt Audio S400 MKII, Philharmomic BMRs, Joseph Audio Prizm, and Fritz Carbon... | |
| ARC amplifier with Conrad Johnson Preamp OP, I cannot comment on the pre-amps you are considering because I have no experience with them; but I would consider buying one that is fully balanced. I'll either be buying the new Don Sachs/Lynn Olson preamp (once specs are published) or the A... | |
| Furutech FP-314Ag-II vs FP-S022N OP, I'd definitely NOT use the FP-S022N on an amplifier, it's more of a signal component power cable. I'd use the FP-S032N Nano Au/Ag or the FP-TCS31 Triple-C if you like the Furutech sound (which I do). Both cables are 12 gauge, which is more ap... | |
| Recommendation Tube Integrated Only recommendation I have actually heard in a system I know, Decware Zen ZMA and I think a ZTPRE preamp.....paired with Tannoy speakers, and Furutech DIY cables. Truly an incredible set up....though a new purchase could be a two year wait for the... | |
| Weakest link in my system OP, Your rig seems excellent, not sure I see much there.....especially since you updated us on your power updates. I do have two recommendations if you have not done them: (1) Use high quality power receptacles. These made more of a difference t... | |
| I’m looking for an sleek integrated amp under $15k Aavik I-280, was paired with Vivid Kaya 45s, absolutely magical pairing.....believe the Aavik was around $12,000. I would definitely audition if I could find a dealer near me.....believe they have 11 or 12 dealers in the US. | |
| High quality recordings any genre If you are okay with CD or streaming, some of the best ever recordings IMO are the MTV Unplugged series. I have the following and they are terrific: Natalie Merchant MTV Unplugged, Eric Clapton MTV Unplugged, Nirvana MTV Unplugged, Alice In Chains... | |
| Basic question about sensitivity OP, Thank you for the question, I have had the same thoughts. I have four speakers: (1) Thiel CS 2.3 - 87 db at 4 ohms (2) Old school 1980s Infinity Reference Kappa 7s - 88 db at 4 or 6 ohms (don't understand the two values there) (3) Buchardt... | |
| Sound Stage and Imaging Darko also has a nice review on the DWZ here | |
| Sound Stage and Imaging IMO you are just not going to get tall, wide, and deep soundstage anywhere near $2,000 a pair. In that price range I'd think about Zu Audio Dirty Weekend VI speakers $1,600 a pair in black....or a few $$ more for wood finishes; 95 DB so really ea... | |
| Add I2s to Oppo players? Carlsbad, You mentioned "I2S is mostly a fools errand in my opinion." Can you explain further? I have had experiences where I2S was the best connection (by far) in both my current BS Node to Iris to Pontus set up, and the Jay's CDT-2 MKIII to Po... |