bigtex22
Responses from bigtex22
| After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same? @ps yes it is! | |
| Why do folks spend more on electronics than on speakers? It all matters but if the speakers and placement aren’t right, nothing else matters. | |
| After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same? Integrated all the way. Love the clean setup of my McIntosh MA8900, Roon Nucleus+, and Sonus Faber Olympica Nova Vs. | |
| Klipsch Forte IV ... what amp ? McIntosh MA252 tube integrated would pair beautifully. | |
| Upgrade system to stream Tidal @tboy Looks like the Cambridge has a built in DAC + Bluetooth, so I’m not sure you need a dedicated streamer. You could probably stream off a laptop perhaps? If not, would suggest something like a Bluesound Node 2. | |
| I miss my Loudness Button and Tone Controls.... I’ve got tone controls on my McIntosh MA8900 and like them for things like rock and hip hop. For jazz and classical recordings, I typically turn it off. | |
| Best upgrade: amp or pre-amp? I’d consider an integrated amplifier. You’ll get more bang for your buck. If you’re comfortable sharing a budget, I’m sure folks could better help with suggestions. | |
| Is it me? Will I ever be satisfied? How’s the bass in your setup? First thought, with the room size, would be to add a subwoofer. | |
| McIntosh MA9000 temperature in standby I have the MA8900 and it runs very cool, even at high volumes (say 40 on the volume knob). Agree with the poster up thread that I would contact McIntosh directly as those temps seem high. | |
| Sonus Faber speakers @andrew_r I’m using a Roon Nucleus + with a Tidal subscription | |
| OMG!!! Hegel H120 & 190 Finally Roon Ready Love my Roon + Tidal setup. Glad you can finally enjoy! | |
| Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ? My iPhone amp paired with my YouTube pre-amp is the best combo / sound I’ve ever heard! So glad I found this thread. | |
| Sonus Faber speakers I have the MA8900 amp and the Olympica Nova Vs. I just had them delivered 3 weeks ago, and speakers are still breaking in. That said, the amp and speakers pair really well. | |
| McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer I love the guys trashing McIntosh who emphatically claim “it’s not as good as <insert brand they own here>” like it’s a statement of fact. Taste is a very personal thing - we’re all entitled to our opinions, but that’s all it is…an opinion. | |
| BIG difference Tidal vs Amazon Music I’m using Tidal through my Roon Nucleus and like the setup but have noticed their music selection lacks some of the tracks I like. |