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| 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... | |
| Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening. @maguiar102 Yes, the PS Audio DirectStream DAC is a way to go and will elevate the performance of your system to the next level. Your Arcam CD player is old and digital audio eg CD player, DAC DSP, etc, etc improves over time and have gone signifi... | |
| Where to rent 4K DVD's? Redbox has 4K disc for rent. | |
| Recommnedation for the BEST SOUNDING integrated amp up to $3500 @sunnyjim If you don't need a DAC and only need a pure analog integrated amp I would recommend the Rega Elicit-R analog integrated amp retails for $3k new and it's within your budget. Very musically engaging and involving amp. | |
| Rockport Avior 2 vs Wilson Sasha DAW @carey1110 Which speakers did you decide on buying? What are your electronics and cablings? | |
| McIntosh MA252 Hybrid Integrated Amp @scarbpaul12 What kind of turntable do you have? I would still think you will be better off with a dedicated external good quality phonostage pre. If your speakers have low sensitivity then the MA252 might not be a good choice. The performance of ... | |
| Rockport Avior 2 vs Wilson Sasha DAW @carey1110 Different models and series within Magico all have different sonic characters. I’ve heard from people that the lower end Magico speakers (under $40k/pair) tend to be somewhat forward accurate & a bit analytical and of course highly ... | |
| McIntosh MA252 Hybrid Integrated Amp @scarbpaul12 In regards to the performance of a built-in phonostage in the MA252 I can't comment as I didn't use it. I only listened to its linestage input fed from a McIntosh DAC. I would suggest you get an external good quality phonostage pre fo... | |
| McIntosh MA252 Hybrid Integrated Amp @scarbpaul12 What are your speakers? You mentioned that your speakers are inefficient. The MA252 hybrid will not be up to task driving highly inefficient speakers. I’ve only heard the MA252 paired with the KEF LS50 passive standmount speakers in a... | |
| Rockport Avior 2 vs Wilson Sasha DAW Also look for Magico, Sonus Faber. Vienna Accoustics, Gamut, etc. Don't limit yourself to just the Wilson and Rockport. | |
| Anthem STR or Lyngdorf TDAI 2170? @audiotroy Here’s a link to the picture of the MSB Select ii DAC stacks stting on HRS isolation rack.https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--2m0sAeTqMQ/V7BoU4xpUhI/AAAAAAABlhM/wbzP8PTJEm89YQG9FSwkkWE80fXAPN07ACK4B... | |
| Anthem STR or Lyngdorf TDAI 2170? @audiotroy As far as isolation and rack/furniture I'm using HRS for my MSB stacks (including the Select transport) and my D'Agostino Momentum phonostage pre. My Naim Statement preamp & amps are standing towers. And my Clearaudio Statement v2 ... |