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good preamp for First Watt F7
See bellow the answer of Mr. Pass: The F7 has a lower input impedance than most, at 10K, and a little less gain than most. Preamps that would have difficulty would be ones where the output impedance is greater than 1000 ohms or so, or tube preamp... 
good preamp for First Watt F7
the budget is around $1000 (to compete with Freya +), might be tube or SS 
F7 ?speakers
I could not have been able to say it better! That is the right way of thinking.But, if you can narrow the choices, that would be great.Thanks 
F7 ?speakers
Please, read the original post. My other system is based on single driver 8” Omega driver, driven by 1.5 W tube amp. I want to change my SS system. That’s why I’m asking about 3 way speakers, that are efficient.sorry, if I wasn’t clear. Thanks  
F7 ?speakers
I looked at Druids, they are very interesting!But I have a similar system already. PS audio speakers will be completely different, which, of course, doesn’t mean “better “. The biggest upside is that PS audio have a lot of dealers and you can go a... 
F7 ?speakers
Yes, I’ve seen this. In a matter of fact, that was the only one that mentioned that speaker in all of the reviews of the show. I’m a little worried about the sideported woofers, cause I won’t be able to position them more than 1/2 feet from the si... 
F7 ?speakers
Yes, PS audio has been working on them for a long time. I think the best is to wait. 
Bluesound node 2 to usb dac
I use excellent IC from Zenwave. The PC is Mojo audio. This makes it comparable to R2R Soekris DAC for Tidal streamlining, particularly for mqa but not for my transport feeding cd’s to Soekris DAC. The unusual part, that I did not mention is that ... 
Class D audio vs James Romeyn
I ended buying Class D audio with upgraded power supply. Had Audiosmile supertweeters and very happy with the result. Now looking to buy some relatively cheap (up to $1500 R2R DAC). Looks like Soekris will start shipping one for $1200  in early Ju... 
Class D audio vs James Romeyn
Can't agree more about the power supply! My Sensation has, I think, a Doddson power supply ( not the battery) and it's a different animal with it. BTW, I'm using a Squeeze box duet with PS that costs 2x than SB and it sounds so good (via Anedio D2... 
Class D audio vs James Romeyn
Thanks to everyone for the very useful information. There is one more class D company that also offers in home trial- Digital Amplifier Company? Anyone familiar with them?  
Class D audio vs James Romeyn
I have tube amp/very efficient speakers in my other system.This is a different project. I have Virtue audio Sensation in this system, need more power. It's a class D and I'm not unhappy, just need more power in compact package. 
Fritz Carbon 7 se vs Golden year Triton 5
Hi Scott,The room is 22x11 feet, but narrow, so I will be about 8 feet away from them.my budget is up to $2500.Thanks 
Class D or Hybrid Amp for Fritz Rev 7 speakers
Djverne, how did you like Carbon 7 with virtue audio sensation?I have 7's and use sensation with upgraded power supply and grant fidelity tube buffer/upgraded tubes. Very happy with result.Now contemplating to upgrade to Rev 7, but never heard any... 
Best Integrated, period.
For around $1000 virtue audio sensation with upgarded power supply was pretty good option. I added granite audio tube buffer ( upgrade tubes). My sourse is sqeezebox duet with upgraded boulder power supply- anedio d 2 dac, speakers are Fritz audio...