adg101
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| Preamp or not. I have a ModWright LS36.5 that I recently pulled out of the system and running a RME ADI 2fs DAC with a Teddy Pardo supply direct to my Pass. It sounds great direct and I’m in no hurry to throw the MW back in anytime soon. The RME/Teddy is so clea... | |
| recommendation for two prong power cable needed That being said I’d look at using a cable that is shielded tied to the receptacle (wall outlet) side only and not both ends. On your existing three prong cables it’s going to have a ground tied to both ends but does it have an outer shield which i... | |
| DAC as a preamp? +2 RME. Great on its own but upgrading the power supply steps it up considerably. | |
| Need a good biwire cable pair for b&w 802 d3 speakers? Suggest staying away from silver conductors. Agree the Canare would be a cable to explore as they have a fairly neutral character and maybe a little laid back. Very nice cable. Just get a single run and use jumpers... not a biwire pair. Needs a co... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC Wouldn’t call the RME analytical at all unless ones system is bright to begin with. The RME is very revealing but it’s not bright or analytical. My guess is those that claim so haven’t really heard one or if they have not set up well, or were usin... | |
| Which speakers did you find bright, fatiguing or just disappointing in some way? Dunlavy SCII. Fortunately I worked part time at the shop that sold Dunlavy’s so I was lucky the owner let me return them as he wanted the pair I ordered to set on the floor for demos. Had an Audio Research tube amp and preamp with ARC CD2 and even... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC @knighttodd Be curious to hear how the Audio Mirror Troubadour compares to the RME. Is your RME the latest fs version or previous DAC? If you end up keeping the RME, you’ll be surprised how much better it sounds with a Teddy Pardo power supply. R... | |
| Aragon 4004 mk2 (D’Agostino) vs Nakamichi PA-5 (Nelson Pass) Heard both in the same system but it was a long, long time ago. The Aragon has more power so it definitely grips a speaker with more a authority but it sounds like a big amp and I felt it couldn’t disappear. The Aragon definitely has more bass but... | |
| DAC's with volume control question Own a RME ADI 2fs and the preamp volume is extremely smooth and if anything is maybe a little slow to ramp up and down but not complaining. The RME in my system as a preamp definitely has a wider range than my ModWright LS36.5 preamp. As far as th... | |
| Replacement for 802 D3s Agree it’s more likely the Mac gear. My local B&W dealer carries both McIntosh and Audio Research. Don’t want to get into a bash on McIntosh but ARC will walk all over Mac gear all day long. I’d hold off on the speakers and drag home other com... | |
| Preamp upgrade If you are only streaming ,no turntable, then forgo a preamp and add a DAC to you Node and go direct from DAC to amp. RME ADI 2fs is a great DAC with preamp out and I don’t think adding any preamp in the $1500 to $2,000 range is going to touch it.... | |
| Help Please With A Replacement For Old Aragon Amp. You’re choking your amp as I suspected. As mentioned bypass the Isotex and pick up a Hubbell Hospital Grade outlet/receptacle. Use your AQ PC on your amp directly to the wall. If you hear a difference for the better then hire an electrician to run... | |
| Speaker cable length Most people probably can’t hear the difference between two different lengths or is their system capable to reveal the difference. How long of a set are you needing? If it’s a fairly long stretch and you have to watch the budget I’d suggest Canare ... | |
| Digital Cable... anyone compare Canare lv 77S to Owned a Canare years ago and felt it was a very good digital cable especially for the money. From memory thought it was neutral and smooth. Might not have been the most transparent cable but but it definitely is not bright and maybe a little on th... | |
| Help Please With A Replacement For Old Aragon Amp. Your 8008 should have no problem gripping your speakers unless it’s being starved for juice then it can sound a little thin like any bigger amp can. Guessing you don’t have your system on a dedicated electrical circuit? If you don’t have a dedicat... |