bifwynne
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| What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W @chungjh, ... if that Q is directed to me, the only brand I know about is Atmasphere OTLs. I suggest that you make a call to Sound Labs. They know what electronics are the best fit for their products.Ironically, most dynamic speakers on the mark... | |
| What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W @chngjh,I would never contradict Ralph. However, I think you may have somewhat reversed what Ralph may have said about amps that operate under the so-called voltage paradigm (i.e., constant voltage at varying speaker impedance levels -- most SS a... | |
| What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W @chungjh ... do a search in the Forum for old posts about the ARC VT 100. I recall that some years back, a couple of techie members explained why biasing the VT100 is so hard, ... and a tad dangerous for non-experienced, non-techies. I don't rec... | |
| A question that defines the problem of shopping... @lawaspen I agree 100% with millercarbon's approach to buying gear. There are not a lot of brick and mortar stores around anymore. And as I have gotten older, I am uncomfortable sitting in someone's showroom for hours and hours to educate my ear... | |
| VPI Classic 3 Upgrades or Move On to Something New @bigby Thanks for the info Alan, ... especially your comment that most of your listening is by streaming with Tidal. An fyi, ... I just replaced my old ARC Ref CD-8 (straight up redbook CD player) for an ARC Ref CD-9SE CD/DAC player. I owned the... | |
| VPI Classic 3 Upgrades or Move On to Something New @jjss49 I read your early post. So,... it seems you enjoyed some SQ improvement from the 3D arm. That might be something for me to consider. I presently do not intend to drop major bucks on a whole new TT rig.I just upgraded my phone pre to the... | |
| VPI Classic 3 Upgrades or Move On to Something New @bigby As I mentioned above, I own a Classic 2.7 (sic). Basically a Classic 1/2 plinth, which I upgraded by swapping out the tonearm, base and motor for Classic 3 parts. The Classic 3 arm is the original metal arm. My cartridge is a Lyra Kleos.... | |
| Ever Hear a Tube CD player? Been using my ARC Ref CD 9SE for about 5 days. It is still breaking in. Initial impressions are that it is very good, better than my old ARC Ref CD 8. And yes, the CD side of the house is redbook only. The CD 9 also has DAC functions, which I ... | |
| Need really simple advice. How do I use the DAC side of my ARC Ref CD-9SE to stream music? @cal3713 Per Qobuz webpage, Studio quality streaming is offered -- (FLAC 24-Bit up to 192 kHz). Is 24 bit/192kHz look SACD quality?Tidal is more complicated. Three levels of service: Standard; HiFi (1411kbps - lossless FLAC); and Master (2304 -... | |
| Need really simple advice. How do I use the DAC side of my ARC Ref CD-9SE to stream music? Thanks Jetter. I just downloaded the ARC driver. Next a USB cable, and then almost in business.I'll check out Amazon for streaming options. Hopefully Amazon can stream at least redbook quality music.I know there are a "bazilion" A'gon threads r... | |
| Need really simple advice. How do I use the DAC side of my ARC Ref CD-9SE to stream music? The advice above has been very helpful. Thank you. I think someone asked about the CD-9's USB input. Here is what the ARC website says: USB 2.0HS I understand that the SE version has an updated USB card. I think the old card was a USB 2 a... | |
| Need really simple advice. How do I use the DAC side of my ARC Ref CD-9SE to stream music? Thanks guys. I like the idea of starting with my PC. I will check with ARC to see if I can use a regular USB connector from my PC to the CD-9 DAC. If so, that may be a good way to dip my toe into the streaming waters. I am reluctant to drop bi... | |
| Need really simple advice. How do I use the DAC side of my ARC Ref CD-9SE to stream music? Thanks mahler123, .... so to get started, are you saying use my personal PC, which uses a Windows 10 operating system? Then sign-up for Tidal or Spotify on my PC. Then hook up my PC to one of the digital DAC inputs on my CD-9 using some type of ... | |
| Need really simple advice. How do I use the DAC side of my ARC Ref CD-9SE to stream music? Hey thanks. I did some google searching and found the same link. Based on what I found already, I DO have a lot to learn. | |
| Need really simple advice. How do I use the DAC side of my ARC Ref CD-9SE to stream music? Audiotroy, .... so what are 2 choices. What about I/Cs?? What input should I use on the CD-9? USB?? |