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| SMSL SU-9 DAC - Is it a budget alternative fit for an audiophile ? Loved the sound of mine, but the Bluetooth was not functional. Returned it and decided to try a Soncoz LA-QXD-1 instead. Front switch/control buttons were not accessible and rattling around inside the case right out of the box. Apparently there is... | |
| Really need some help finding a full range speaker The Evo 4.2 have really piqued my interest. Some like them much better than the Lintons and Dentons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dNi7CHzE9E | |
| Best debut album Ditto to Steve Forbert "Alive on Arrival"!!@bkeske FWIW "The Band" was their second album. | |
| What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned? Underrated : Linn Nexus LS250 - Dahlquist DQM-7C - Design Acoustics PS-6Overrated : Klipsch RP-600M - Wharfedale Diamond Series - B&W - Golden Ear - Revel | |
| Best budget preamp for my entry level system? Don't listen to the blow hards who want to denigrate what you have. It's why I rarely post here! Your Emotiva will be fine. I've heard them in some very nice systems. Don't see a reason to buy an integrated just to use as a pre. Seems like a waste... | |
| Basic integrated amp for $700-$900 Ditto on the Musical Fidelity M2si from Upscale. Bought one last fall and could not be happier. Really don't think you can find a better bang for the buck in a new integrated! I use it with the Schiit Mani, Modi, & Vali. I've owned much, much ... | |
| turntable choice Don't think you can do better than this for $500 with an Ortofon Blue. Backordered now, but worth the wait. May give you time to save that extra $100. : https://www.fluance.com/rt85w-reference-high-fidelity-vinyl-turntable-natural-walnut | |
| Which integrated amp do you suggest? I think you’d be very happy with a Musical Fidelity M2si from Upscale Audio for $599. No DAC, but you could grab a Schiit Modi for another $99. |