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| High end stereo preamps? Worth it? @mitch2,@emergingsoulThe only case where I could think of mismatch issues between DAC, attenuator and power amplifier are impedance related: low output impedance on the DAC, high impedance inputs on the power amp or very poor choice of interconnec... | |
| Analogue only preamp ideas? - no need for internal DAC! You got a great DAC and power amp. All you need is a good passive attenuator: top of the range is Wavac ATT-S but you‘ll equally get great results from -say a Modsquad in the second hand market | |
| High end stereo preamp vs mc preamp? If you look for digital playback, save your money and either buy a DAC with an analogue volume control or a passive attenuator. The Pre will only act as an attenuator given modern DACs’ high output voltage. | |
| High end stereo preamps? Worth it? Given high output voltages of modern DACs, the Pre becomes a glorified attenuator. The same result is achieved by either buying a DAC with analogue volume control or using a passive attenuator. There is really no good reason to use a Pre in digita... | |
| Concert halls from around the world. What have been your favorites. Other than Musikverein, Concertgebouw and Boston Symphony Hall my vote goes to Wigmore Hall and the Tabernacle | |
| What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems? https://uptoneaudio.com/products/uspcb-a-b-adapterShortest possible link, power line separated or completely cut from signal lines on separate layer of the circuit board. Add an Intona USB Isolator for galvanic isolation and save lots of money com... | |
| USB vs Coax Is one better than the other? This all,depends on your Dac‘s inputs. Many still have mediocre USB implementations whereas S/PDIF is established and seems easier to get right. Big issues on USB tend to be galvanic insulation and managing EFI/RMI. Conversely USB tends to allow f... | |
| Power Conditioners Before spending money on a power conditioner I would run a separate spur from the junction box and try passive EMI/RMI suppression. I have great experience with Acoustic Revive powercables and RTP multi-connectors | |
| Does the first reflection point actually matter?? This is a great thread,may I suggest that moving speakers into a near-field listening position, i.e. far away from the walls or using omnidirectional speakers is a better way to address the issue than selectively cutting out some reflections and p... | |
| System Plateau - Ideas? If you seriously are rethinking your amp: Wavac EC300b, a match made in heaven with high efficiency speakers. | |
| System Plateau - Ideas? Anything you can do to remove EMI/RFI: Acoustic Revive RTP2-6 pwerconditioning and power cables, REM-8 grungebuster, if possible, a separate power spur from your junction box and Bybee speaker bullets. Protecting power supply and cables from inter... | |
| best phono stage under 10k Both Zyx Artisan and Aqvox 2CI Mk2 are off the beaten track but truly special stages. Artisan is batterey driven and low noise for single ended, Aqvox is balanced and noise free. | |
| Low output vs. high output cartridges @mijostyn:that is about as comprehensive and to the point as it gets: great post | |
| Lumin D2 - Late the Table if you are not planning to stream anything more than redbook, an old Apple Airport Express will do nicely to connect Wifi via the ethernet out | |
| Lumin D2 - Late the Table if you are not planning to stream anything more than redbook, an old Apple Express will do nicely to connect Wifi via the ethernet out |