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| C2600 recommendations I suggest you look into some Audio Research Reference 6 or Reference 10 linestage analog preamps (no built-in DAC, no built-in phonostage, strictly linestage preamps) or any Audio Research linestage preamps if you can’t afford the Ref 6 or Ref 10 ... | |
| Best amp for Wilson sasha DAW @carey1110 For your Wilson Sasha DAW speakers you might want to stretch your budget more than $20k for both preamp & power amp(s). Additionally, you will also need to purchase front end source component(s) whether digital or analog front end s... | |
| Best amp for Wilson sasha DAW @carey1110 What are your budgets for preamp and power amp(s)? What kind of front end source components are you looking to get? Digital or analog (turntable)? | |
| Which solid state power house: Naim NAP 500DR or McIntosh MC611? @jeredh Great choice. Are you using the Naim ND 555 streamer/DAC with a 555 PS DR power supply unit? You should have gotten the NAC 552 linestage preamp with a 555 PS DR, not the n272. It will make huge difference sonically. Additionally, you migh... | |
| Which solid state power house: Naim NAP 500DR or McIntosh MC611? @jeredh What did you end up getting? | |
| Pre-amp worthwhile?? Denon AVR-4311 with B&W 703's @uoaou Whenever people said integrated amp we always refer to a stereo integrated amp, not an AVR (AV receiver). Stereo integrated amp = stereo preamp + stereo power amp in a single chassis. Stereo means two-channels.AVR (AV receiver) = multi-chan... | |
| What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard? D'Agostino Relentless monoblock amps.Naim Statement NAP S1 monoblock amps driven by Naim Statement NAC S1 linestage preamp. | |
| Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening. @eziggy To answer your question, it depends on your amps and whether or not your AC line & wall outlet(s) have been upgraded or not. If your amps aren’t high current amps and don’t consume that much you can plug it to your Furman. What kind of... | |
| Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening. @maguiar Overall I found Transparent cables better than Audioquest but would generally cost lot more than Audioquest. All Transparent, Audioquest, Shunyata Research, Kimber Cable, Nordost, etc come with wide price ranges starting from couple hundr... | |
| Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening. @eziggy @maguiar I like both Transparent cables and Shunyata, but I prefer Transparent cables especially for both of my dedicated reference two-channel setups/systems and found that they are better choices for my reference two-channel setup/system... | |
| Rockport Avior 2 vs Wilson Sasha DAW You got it. That's exactly what matters. The system that is musically engaging and involving. | |
| Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening. @maguiar Transparent makes awesome cables. Stick with Transparent and if you want to upgrade just move up the Transparent line. Shunyata Research also makes excellent cables. I prefer them (both Transparent & Shunyata) over Audioquest. Nordost... | |
| Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening. @maguiar102 I’ve heard the Pass INT250 on different speakers, not on the Verity, so can’t comment. I’ve heard a different model Verity speakers a while back on different set of amps and electronics. Haven’t heard the Otello. The Pass INT250 was go... | |
| Speaker upgrade question - Wilson vs Focal @gochurchgo You mentioned in your above post that they have Naim running some Wamms in another room. Were you referring to those giant flagship Wilson Wamm? Cause I don’t think there’s a single dealer that will have the Wilson Wamm on display for ... | |
| Recommnedation for the BEST SOUNDING integrated amp up to $3500 The NAD M32 is a direct digital amp and it will digitize its analog inputs. The OP clearly stated in the very beginning of his post that he would not need a DAC or any digital circuitry in the integrated amp. The NAD M32 will defeat the purpose.D... |