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| One DAC to Rule it All @koestner I have a DEQX HDP-5 that I’m planning on selling. Let me know if you’re interested. Thanks! | |
| Borresen X3 I heard the X3’s at a show and I was very impressed. Michael Borresen is a brilliant designer but his speakers are extremely expensive. The X3’s are exceptional at their price point. | |
| Efficient speaker: Zu, Tekton, Volti, Klipsch, Fleetwood? I've heard Volti's at shows a number of times and was consistently impressed -it's a great horn speaker, really a better Klipsch. I've also heard Tekton's a number of times and was impressed from a price/performance perspective, but I don't think... | |
| Holo Audio May DAC I pulled the trigger on the Chord DAVE. It checked the boxes for design, pedigree, consistently rave reviews, descriptions of its sound fitting my needs, and really cool looks!Also a big shoutout to Scott at Verdant Audio. A terrific dealer that... | |
| Holo Audio May DAC Hchilcoat, which Lampizator model? How do you like it? What are you using to run Roon? Thanks! | |
| Holo Audio May DAC I use a preamp, so not a factor for me. The Holo May is really just a really great basic DAC, no volume control/preamp (which the DAVE and most DACs), no MQA (many great DACs have it, but not Holo, Chord, Lampizator), no streaming, no DSP toys (l... | |
| Holo Audio May DAC Jriggy, this is exactly my concern! DAVE is about 5 years old. A new version is a good possibility and I would hate to buy one and see it replaced a few months later. Current DAVE already stretches the budget, a new one would likely be more. S... | |
| Holo Audio May DAC I am completely torn on a DAC purchase. I’ve pretty much narrowed down to the Holo May KTE or the Chord DAVE. Both have unique, custom DACs. Neither has MQA or is Roon Ready (compromises I’ve accepted). Both have outstanding measurements and rev... | |
| Chord Dave Hey guys, considering a Dave. You all still loving yours? | |
| Power Amp suggestion I would consider speakers before amps too, that may change your direction on amp selection too. Unfortunately the B&Ws are very hungry, you need a lot of power for those. A big Pass or McIntosh would be nice. I think the big name Swiss bran... | |
| PS Audio BHK versus Benchmark Indeed, concerned about that. Interestingly, my BHK Pre replaced a McIntosh C2200. C2700 is a nice piece, lots more flexibility than the BHK. This is a crazy hobby! | |
| PS Audio BHK versus Benchmark Thanks Kren, I was not aware of that. I check in the negative column because I tend to change and experiment with different speakers. | |
| PS Audio BHK versus Benchmark Thank you both for the insight. My main speakers are MBL 111f which are terrific, but pretty hungry. I would probably need two amps. I’m also dabbling in mods and DIY. I have a speaker rig that I use in different configurations. It’s open baf... | |
| Who buy PS AUDIO ? I bought a PS DirectStream DAC and bridge a few years ago and was so impressed that I ended up selling my McIntosh system and getting a BHK system and P15 power regenerator. It is really excellent gear and sounds terrific. I bought all of my gear ... | |
| You've tried other amps and ended with Pass, please discuss I have a First Watt SIT-3 18 Watt class A box of music magic. This amp is the reason to get efficient speakers. Also, a wonderful Pass Labs XP-15 phono stage. There will be more Pass gear in my future. |