My setup:
Audio mirror tubadour V dac into Wyred4sound stp-se stage 2 pre into Parasound A-21+ amp like yours. Love the combo. The pre has every connection imaginable, great volume control and remote to boot.
Pre-amp for Parasound A21+ & B&W 803 D3
Good morning. I am looking to upgrade from my system to use my NAD C658 just as a DAC/streamer rather than an all-in-one preamp. Currently it feeds a Parasound A21+ amp powering B&W 803 D3 floor standers. Adding in the dedicated preamp would necessitate adding in a phono stage but I consider that largely outside the scope of this request. I have reached the decision paralysis phase of searching so wanted to get some suggestions. Unfortunately there are no good audio stores within a 2 hour drive of where I live, so largely will have to choose based on features/reputation/recommendations. Help appreciated!
Considering/considered (but am ABSOLUTELY open to other suggestions outside these):
- NAD M66 (replace the C658 altogether)
- Parasound JC2 BP
- McIntosh C8 (tube) or C49 (SS)
- Rogue Audio RP-7
- Benchmark LA4
Current equipment:
- Pro-ject Carbon EVO turntable with Sumiko Wellfleet stylus
- NAD C658 DAC/streamer/preamp
- Parasound A21+ amp
- B&W 803 D3 speakers
Budget: up to ~$5k but there is flexibility in this for the right piece
Location: USA (Alabama)
Room: 14.5 ft wide x 13.3 ft deep x 9 ft tall, treated with GIK Acoustics panels and curtains