Get a top-of-the-line Marantz universal player. Then you can play SACD's, Blue Ray audio and watch DVD's.
Cd Source for my system
I am looking for a source for my system: Michi M8 monos, B&w 802D3
I don't use a preamplifier, I thought I'd solve it from a good source.
I'm considering an Esoteric cd player line, which cd, sacd, dac, + preamplifier.
Until now, there was a Proceed cdp that filled this place, I liked it a lot, but I would like a final one without compromises. I'm thinking about used, K 01 and K 03 came to mind first. There would have been an opportunity for a K05X at a good price, but as far as I know, it cannot be used as a preamp. The budget could be around €5,000. I am open to other suggestions. Thanks!
I am one of those guys that think a pre amp makes a difference even though it shouldn’t. I use a Cary tubed from about 20 years ago that really opens up the sound stage.. You could do a lot worse than Esoteric. Maybe add a streamer in there that offers Bluetooth, AirPlay, and perhaps Chromecast. Great way to audition music that you don’t have on hard disc |
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https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2716162 Why would you say a pre-amplifier should not make a difference? Generally, sources have weak line-level output. This is not always an issue, but I've always preferred the ability to crank the power amplifier up less in favor of a stro ger input signal. This works REALLY well with things like multimedia speakers who were never given a fair shot. If you poke around you'll see the high-dollar units are always paired with high end sources, while low-slung speaker sets get reviewed on on-board sound, which is so unfair. I've put a DAC and pre-amplifier behind otherwise inexpensive multimedia sets, and the results were very good. |
I am a Audio Club Member and get the opportunity to experience a range of systems in others homes, as well as a range of ass on devices to be demo'd. A Club Member Owns the EAR Acute, and as a result I am very very Familiar with the EAR Acute used in their own System and a variety of other Systems Additionally. I have heard it in use as a Pre Amp' Bypass using the Models VC, as well as being used as a Standalone DAC. In certain systems as a Pre Amp (VC) the synergy created has proved it to be the best experienced during the day. In general this Model is an extremely attractive encounter in use. |