@benanders, I have. I am.considering one for my 7.4.4 movie room in the future. I want this to be strictly 2 channel system.
DAC/Streamer/PreAmp
I hope this question will allow everyone to have some fun. I have a pair of Focal Sopra 3 (I dont consider them bright, but just right), 2x REL S812 subs, and a Bryston 6bsst2 amp. I know it is a 3 channel amp. It was being used in my Movie Theater. Going forward I will be using it for a 2 channel system until I decide to buy mono blocks. This 2 channel system will only be streaming digital music, but might consider adding a photo stage later, so would like analogue inputs. The room is fully treated from 30hz on up, and is 16'w x 30'd x 10'h.
I am looking for a Streamer/DAC/Preamp to run this system. I really do not want to add a computer to this system to run files through it. I prefer a plug and play solution. It can be one piece or 3 separates. I like a rich sound from top to bottom. I prefer a sound like Aretha Franklin over Allison Krause. I would like a big Soundstage. I also have 1 gig speed thriugh ethernet. The final item is the budget. I really like Value, so if you can come in below the budget it will be considered. $10-20k USD max. Will consider new and used. I have considered T+A, Naim, Mola Mola, and some other manufacturers, but would like yalls input.
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@soix, I haven't really purchased or ripped stored music. Yet. I will be streaming more than anything else. I am open to tubes so a Lampizator or the like will work. I have also looked at the Grimm MU2, Esoteric, Weiss DAC502. I am trying to use you alls extensive knowledge to narrow my search to then try to get an in home demo.
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@carlsbad2, I am still haven't decided about Roon. If it is that good and user friendly I would have to consider it. Budget is always a moving target. @ghdprentice I do not want to underspend or overspend, but will pay up for quality and great sound. @soix thank you for the recommendation. I have spent a lot of time looking at Lamli and the Rhumba Line Stage. Now just need to make a decision on all these great recommendations. |
@benanders one thing I have come to realize is my wife loves listening to music, so she allows me to turn up the system. The movie room is closed off, so openi g the door just doesnt do it for me or my wife. The game room though opens up to the entire house, so the sound is great. The 2 channel will be in the game room. |
Update: purchased a Innuos Pulsar and sounds great. The interface through Tidal is pretty good.
DAC: I have access to purchase a Lampizator Baltic 3 or Atlantic TRP. Are they both going to sound roughly the same, but the difference would be my ability to Tube roll and have more discretion on sound with the Atlantic TRP? Or am I way off and one of those DACs are head and shoulders better?
PreAmp: waiting to buy DAC before picking a preamp. |
@mdalton i had not seen that till you said this. That is pretty awesome. I like the design a lot. There is something about the glow of the tubes in the dark while listening to music. |
Might as well let yall know what I finished up with. I went with the Lampizator Atlantic TRP and a Bryston BP 17³. The Bryston preamp is a bit underwhelming, but the Lampizator is amazing. Very holographic and the sound stage is deep and wide.
I still want a tube preamp, but that will have to wait for now. My new business is taking every last penny I have now. |