I think you have it covered. How does it sound?
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I think you can squeeze a better sound from your system by using a better source component. Oppo is a good piece but a better transport combined with a quality DAC should be a noticeable improvement. This is of course a pure conjecture on my part since I don't have direct experience with your system. |
I would sale the mac and get a pass preamp that would match up better and sound better with your pass amp.Any mac product that I have ever had was noisy and slow and just didn't sound very good to me.The oppo is not bad but I would look for a better dac such as ps audio ds or junior,I have both and love them.You could use the oppo as the transport and use the digital coax out to the dac. I would'nt worry too much about cables as long as you are using decent ones. Kenny. |
IMO the source is the biggest influence in sound in a system although others do not agree with me. The Mac has a sound that is usually very musical with sweet mid-range sound. That is more of a preference. The suggestion to use the Pass preamp will change the sound from the Mac preamp so this is a preference thing again. Happy Listening. |
tanlv702, Relax, Take a look at my system; similar to yours. Use Pass and MIT. Have had Wilson in past. I am still using a 26-27 yrs old CDP. Only thinking off replacing it due to on off has become unreliable. I am a vinyl guy, so no hurry to replace it. As others have suggested; Take your time. Get to know the equipment you have. There will always be better/ newer equipment to have. I am a firm believer in treating your room. DEDICATED ROOM is Key component. At least area behind and sides of your Speakers. Again, Speaker position 1st. Then room treatment. If you want everything Now; hire a professional to do it. But I think you would learn more just taking time to study, learn and do it yourself over time. New digs can change things and you would need to start over. Plenty of resources out here.GIK acoustics,"Master handbook of acoustics " Are good places to start. |
Speaker Angle and Speaker Pro apps on iPhone are a Big help and inexpensive in the scheme of things. Learn to listen, you must have a dealer nearby to have obtained the equipment you have. He should loan you equipment to audition before you buy any more. There are dealers that will send equipment to audition for shipping both ways. Where do you live? I am sure someone on this site would help you. Post pics of your system; that will help us give you further advice. Best Wishes; Enjoy the Journey |
Agree about the Oppo not being up there with the Pass or Wilsons, but I'll throw the Mac in there as well, as from what I see it's full of opamps. http://www.hifishock.org/galleries/electronics/mcintosh/preamplifier/c50-1-mcintosh.jpg Cheers George |