caphill
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| SQ : Anthem receiver vs. processor @erik_squires Not sure if the Sigma Amp5 class D amps would digitize its inputs upon entry. You should email Classe Audio technical support group and find out. Wouldn’t think it converts its inputs to digital. When I first listened to the Classe S... | |
| Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming Totally agreed with georgehifi that when it comes to movies the physical 4k UHD discs would always have superior audio & video qualities to the 4k UHD streamings from say Netflix, Amazon Prime, Vudu, etc.The same applies to regular HD bluray c... | |
| SQ : Anthem receiver vs. processor @erik_squires Re : Classe Sigma class D amps, I’m not so sure if the incoming analog signals are converted to digital upon input but I know that Classe uses DSP to regulate the amp. It is Classe’s proprietary class D design. I don’t use Classe Sig... | |
| SQ : Anthem receiver vs. processor @erik_squires I know the fact that you are into class D amps. Classe Sigma Amp5 five-channel amp (class D) will compliment the Sigma SSP preamp processor really good and is very compact in size exactly the same size as the Sigma SSP. And the two s... | |
| SQ : Anthem receiver vs. processor @erik_squires The Classe Sigma SSP Mk2 version supports latest formats and codecs eg Dolby Atmos DTS-X 4K etc. It retails for $6k new but not sure if it's still being in production. You can probably find a used one in used markets at discounts. M... | |
| Integrated amplifier search I've heard the Sony TA-A1ES and it is good for its price point but it isn't on the same level as the Naim Uniti Nova in terms of sound quality and musicality. | |
| Pass labs xa25 amp and BW 804 d3? The Parasound Halo A21 is a good amp especially for the money. Highly recommended! | |
| Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming I highly recommend the latest generation of Linn Klimax DS with Katalyst DAC architecture or latest gen of Linn Akurate DS with Katalyst DAC architecture as well as various Naim DS with a separate Naim power supply unit especially the 500 series N... | |
| Anybody else using AV880x as 2 channel preamp? Both the MX122 (entry level) & MX160 (flagship) support and decode the latest formats and codecs eg 4K HDR Dolby Atmos DTS-X Auro 3-D. The MX122 was based on Marantz AV8802 processor whereas the flagship MX160 is pure McIntosh all the way. The... | |
| SQ : Anthem receiver vs. processor @erik_squires If you don't care about room correction or 4k HDR Dolby Atmos etc etc then you should highly consider a used discontinued Classe Sigma SSP (early version) that can be had pretty cheap in used markets nowaday. Its stereo performance ... | |
| Anybody else using AV880x as 2 channel preamp? @yakbob I think the McIntosh's flagship AV preamp surround processors (eg MX150, MX151, or MX160) share very similar analog audio circuitry as the McIntosh stereo preamp such as the C46 preamp, not the McIntosh's entry level AV processors such as... | |
| Anybody else using AV880x as 2 channel preamp? While the Marantz AV8802 is great when used as a surround processor for surround sound movies or HT but its stereo performance for 2ch music playbacks are lacking compared to high end AV preamp surround processor such as the Classe SSP 800, Classe... | |
| Integrated amplifier search @s7horton If you’re lucky you can find a used Naim Uniti Nova in used markets. You should demo the Naim Uniti Nova with your speakers and cables. You can probably bring your speakers with you to the store to audition the Naim Nova with. | |
| Anybody else using AV880x as 2 channel preamp? What are you trying to accomplish here? Are you trying to add a dedicated stereo preamp with HT bypass for your 2ch music listening into the mix? | |
| Need Advice on Amp Audition at a Dealers Home demo or audition would be best. That way you get to listen to the new amp vs the one you have now in your own setup, system and room environment using your own cables, front end source components and your own speakers. |