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| Cayin Spark MT-12A int amp?? Hi Jerry, Thanks. I was mostly wondering if you were happy with the output level and quality of sound. I have Energy RC-mini spkrs, which are about 89dB efficiency. Rob | |
| tube amp or int for digital audio? Is it best to keep the iTunes volume maxed out ... and use an int for volume control? | |
| tube amp or int for digital audio? Grinnell, which PL do you have?Rob | |
| Personal amp evolution Optonica something (out of college)Denon rcvrNaim Nait 5i int-amp (sweet .............!Marantz 2250b (sweet ........!)Paradigm Studio 20s (first "real" speakers) | |
| high end speakers? ... not sure what brands/model They seem a bit heavy on the high side. I want it a bit richer in the low end ... smooth bass, etc.They do sound nice but, seemed to sound better in the shop.Perhaps it's mostly my room. Can't mod the room too much, it's our formal living room.May... | |
| best Marantz tuners? I do prefer the looks of vintage Marantz. This is for our living room, formal system so looks are a factor for sure.I have the Sansui TU-717 right now driving a Nait Naim 5i amp and Paradigm Studio-20 speakers. I will also try moding the 717 to se... | |
| Moderate Priced Integrated Amp Bob_R: Those active speakers intruige me! I've never considered them.I currently have a bedroom system with small speakers and a receiver for playing iTunes. How do you connect the audio ... analog? ... USB? How are they sonically? Do they compet... | |
| vintage tuner: McIntosh or Sansui? Elevick,Which Marantz do you recommend?I have the Marantz 2250B receiver and its tuner is pretty good but, I think it's a little "fussy" dialing in reception.Rob | |
| vintage tuner: McIntosh or Sansui? Thanks guys. Just closed a deal on a TU-717 for $150.Looks to be in great condition .. will see on delivery.I have a NAD-4100 tuner and a Marantz 2250B receiver. I'll compare against them.Rob | |
| Your favorites amplifiers for their visual look ? Jax2 .... looks like they were salvaged from an old diner ! | |
| attractive modest power tube amp?? How is the DAC in the Glow? Is it better than using an analog connection from the MAC?Rob | |
| NAD vs. Cambridge Audio Well, I ended up buying a Naim Nait 5i. I listened to a CA650A against the Naim and definitely liked the Naim sound better. It seemed smoother and the CA seemed to have the highs overly accentuated. I've been using the Nait for 2 weeks now in my l... | |
| DIY tube amps? I can build from scratch but I'd like a proven design, with schematic, to work from. A kit would be better .. better chance at success on 1st project.I've done other electronic projects before but this would be my first foray into tubes. I looked ... | |
| biwire w/just one amp output? I don't want to mess around inside the amp. I think I will just go with single cable w/jumper. The speakers come with gold-plated metal jumper brackets. Are cable jumpers any better?Rob | |
| low profile tuners? Thanks, I'll look into the TX-11a. I've seen good postings on it. I also just found the Parasound Ztuner V.2 on their web site ... very compact! Rob |