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| Suggestions for Class D amplifiers with Marantz AV7704 and B&W cdm9nt combo for HT. Classe Sigma Amp5 and Theta Droughnout class D. | |
| B&K Reference 200.7 vs Rotel RMB-1555 Get the Rotel RMB-1585. From time to time you could find a used one in used markets for around $2k ish. The RMB-1585 is night and day better than the RMB-1555. not only in the power output dept but better in all areas. much greater dynamic, dynami... | |
| Streaming Preamp Get a new latest version of Linn Akurate DS/DSM with Katalyst DAC architecture. It retails for between $10k to $15k. It is a digital streamer/DAC with preamp built-in. The DSM has analog audio inputs, HDMI, Ethernet, spdif (coax digital), optical ... | |
| Upgrade from Classe SSP 800 processor @btw22 @rshad0000 Don’t get me wrong, the Lyngdorf MP-50 is veer good especially when its Room Perfect properly set up and calibrated. The RP made big difference it helps stirring the surround sound better than the SSP 800. The clarity, resolution... | |
| Integrated Amp to match with Magico A3 Hegel 590, Audio Research Foundation integrated, Gryphon Diablo 300. | |
| Speaker recommendation for Home Theater @wanderingmoo B&W, KEF, Paradigm, Focal are all great for home theater. As for an av processor, if you want to go with the Marantz would recommend to go with a used recently discontinued AV8802/AV8802A. It is a clear step up sonically from the... | |
| Upgrade from Classe SSP 800 processor @btw22 @rshad0000 I don't usually listen to 2ch music in my dedicated HT room as I do have a separate 2ch setup and system in a separate 2ch listening room. So I'm using my HT processor strictly for surround sound movies (4K UHD bluray & Blu-r... | |
| Streaming Preamp Are you looking just for a preamp or an integrated amp with built-in streamer/DAC? | |
| Speaker recommendation for Home Theater So $15k just for all 5 speakers excluding electronics and a sub(s)? | |
| Recommended integrated amplifier for B&W 805 D3 Add to your list is a Musical Fidelity M6Si integrated or the M5Si. They are awesome and will pair well with your B&W 805 D3. Or you can get the Naim Uniti Nova. That's what I have paired with my 805 D3 in my bedroom setup. Very musical soundi... | |
| Speaker recommendation for Home Theater $15k budget for 5.1 setup just for all 5 speakers and a sub or does it include electronics and cables? | |
| Recommended integrated amplifier for B&W 805 D3 Rotel RA-1592, Parasound HINT5 or 6, Cambridge Audio Edge, Anthem STR integrated, Classe Sigma 2200i integrated, Lyngdorf TDAI 2700 or 3400, McIntosh MA6900, Naim Uniti Nova (streamer/DAC/integrated amp all in one box solution), Simaudio Evolution... | |
| Upgrade from Classe SSP 800 processor @rshad0000 How is the Lyngdorf MP-50 working out for you in your setup and system? I'm sure it should be fully broken in by now. Mine is doing excellent in my dedicated HT setup/system and is fully broken in now. | |
| Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK... Get the Magico M3 or M6. They are lightyears better than the A3. | |
| Ayon vs Audio Research Are you looking for an integrated? |