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| Parasound P5 + A23 vs Musical Fidelity M5si No, it has nothing to do with the amplifier design circuitry (whether it’s class D digital design or class A/AB analog design). What I meant by an analog integrated amp was that I was simply referring to those integrated amps that do not have onbo... | |
| Parasound P5 + A23 vs Musical Fidelity M5si I would agree with the idea of separates due to many possibilities for upgrades down the road but the separate gears that the OP is considering are mediocre at best especially for his B&W 804 D.I’m pretty sure the Musical Fidelity M5Si will ou... | |
| MidFi multi channel solution needed for HT. +1 on the Rotel power amp. You should get the Rotel RMB-1585 five-channel amp. It retails for $3k new but try to look for a used one that can be had for around $2k ish. The RMB-1585 is a great amp for the money. The RMB-1585 is class AB design amp... | |
| Parasound P5 + A23 vs Musical Fidelity M5si Go with the Musical Fidelity M5Si. My advise is since you already have a streamer/DAC you should be looking for an analog integrated amp. I recommend the Rega Elicit-R analog integrated amp currently retails for $3k new. There are other options ou... | |
| Oppo 105 D vs. DAC-transport combination. @rvpiano No doubt that your Cyrus/Schiit combo sounded better than a stock Oppo 105.A stock Oppo 105 is ok and somewhat unlistentable when playing standard resolution materials eg CD especially bad recording CD. The stock 205 is quite a bit better... | |
| High power handling speakers Agreed on JBL. JBL usually can play loud without strain providing that your amp is up to the task. Not talking about AV receiver. | |
| which Audio Research pre-amp? Get the ARC Ref 10 linestage if you can afford it. PSU is in a separate compartment unit. Quite a big step up from the Ref 6.I had this Ref 10 linestage in my previous setup but I have since upgraded my setup and system to something else. But I'm ... | |
| Oppo 105 D vs. DAC-transport combination. @rvpiano You should sell your Oppo 105, Cyrus CD transport & Schiit DAC and look for a used Modwright Oppo 205 (fully modded) in used after markets. I believed I saw one here few months ago. The Modwright mod only affects stereo analog audio o... | |
| Home Theater Receiver recommendations for B&W 803S? I thought awilder is now open to spend way more than originally anticipated. Yup...I think power cord upgrade is a must for both the Marantz 8802 and the Rotel RMB-1585 amp. Especially the Rotel RMB-1585 is a high current five-channel amp. A stock... | |
| Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE Go for the ARC Ref 10 linestage preamp. It will probably have better synergy with your Pass amp and Magico S3.I had this ARC Ref 10 linestage pre paired with 2 pairs of D’Agostino Momentum M400 monoblock amps driving the Wilson Audio Alexx before ... | |
| How much is too much humming / buzzing? (Marantz Amp) Your Marantz does not have grounded outlet. | |
| Home Theater Receiver recommendations for B&W 803S? I’m positive when set up properly the Marantz 8802 will outperform your Denon receiver’s preamp processing section. It took me by surprise when you said earlier that you preferred the Denon over the Marantz 8802. Hard to believe. | |
| Home Theater Receiver recommendations for B&W 803S? @awilder In regards to your Marantz 8802, I bet the Audyssey was still turned on from a previous owner's configuration and I suggest you turn the Audyssey calibration off. That was probably the reason why the performance was a bit off. Until you r... | |
| What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems? Nordost Valhalla, Transparent Reference, Wireworld Platinum, AQ Diamond. | |
| Home Theater Receiver recommendations for B&W 803S? Awesome! The Rotel RMB-1585 is indeed a fine great amp and has plenty of unlimited power reserve to be able to drive just about any speakers out there, and at $3k retail price I think it’s a steal. This amp is built like a tank. You should upgrade... |