2channelchicago
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| Replacement for Esoteric D70? PS, I don't know what the rest of your system consists of ... but you might try replacing some component other than the D70, because your DAC is THAT GOOD. Alternatively, you might consider having your D70 modded by the Upgraded Company, which is ... | |
| Replacement for Esoteric D70? I have a modded D70, which I bought from a reviewer at a substantial discount from the MSRP. I did an A/B comparison with the Weiss DAC202. The Weiss was very good, but the D70 was noticeably better. Note: To maximize the D70 it must be configured... | |
| Prefered Amplifiers to run with Harbeth M40.1 @ Frontier1: IMHO, if you have boomy bass or other bass issues, my suggestion is NOT to buy any new components. Rather, I would focus on changing your room acoustics and speaker placement. There are many good articles on how to tame bass / maximiz... | |
| Harbeth Super HL5 owner question pleae Check out the Harbeth user forum. I believe this question was asked and answered there. If I recall correctly, any differences are minor. So, if the prices are disparate go for the regular version. | |
| Velodyne DD Plus: New King of the Jungle? I've been enjoying a pair of Super HL5s for the better part of a year -- without a sub. I find, overall, that a sub is not needed with them. The bass is just enough 99% of the time. Once in a while there's a song or album where the bass is a bit l... | |
| Preamp for Magnepan Thanx for the link, Muralman. Just don't think I need a pre.I'll report on this when the Maggies arrive and I have a chance to demo the DACs with them at home. | |
| Preamp for Magnepan Charile, This weekend I listened to the Weiss DAC 202 and the Berkeley Alpha DAC, although not with Maggies. Each sounded excellent and, IMO, best when connected directly to the amp, rather than through either a SS or tube preamp. This was especia... | |
| Preamp for Magnepan Hey, has anyone tried running a DAC/Pre to SS amp to Maggies?DACs such as the Alpha DAC, Bel Canto 3.5vb, Weiss ... | |
| Preamp for Magnepan which tube preamps do you recommend? | |
| Preamp for Magnepan thanks everyone. I've heard from others that Jeff Rowland, Classe and McCormack would be good fits. Any further thoughts? |