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| DAC OR NO DAC??? @rwrightcpa Congrats on your purchase! The Classe Sigma SSP is an AV preamp processor, it isn’t a dedicated stereo preamp. It takes care both your stereo and multi-channels (HT).And you won’t need your Marantz AV7704 any longer. For your stereo di... | |
| DAC OR NO DAC??? I’m still waiting for my Lyngdorf MP-50 to arrive any day now. Can’t wait! Been using the Classe SSP 800 for almost 9 yrs now and it’s time to get rid of it as it becomes somewhat obsolete. And the Lyngdorf MP-50 with its Room Perfect will be brea... | |
| Looking for ideas - new mono blocks for stereo music You should try a pair of Linn Klimax Solo Chakra 500 monoblock amps. I used to own these in my all Linn Klimax setup and system driving the Linn Klimax 365 passive speakers. But I've moved away from all Linn Klimax setup and system and upgraded my... | |
| DAC OR NO DAC??? @rwrightcpa You can save a lot of money by going with the Classe Sigma SSP preamp processor. Sell your Marantz AV7704. You won't need to add an external DAC. Run a USB cable directly to the Classe Sigma SSP's USB DAC input for your stereo music pl... | |
| DAC OR NO DAC??? @rwrightcpa Or if you want a single unit solution that performs really well for both stereo music playbacks as well as surround movies (HT) I would highly recommend the Classe Sigma SSP mk2 preamp processor ($6k) or the original version of the Sig... | |
| Looking for ideas - new mono blocks for stereo music @eohtar If you're after warmer sounding SS amps in order to tame your tweeters on your JBL I would get the McIntosh MC601 monoblock amps (recently discontinued) or their replacement MC611 monoblock amps. Again all the amps that you listed above ar... | |
| DAC OR NO DAC??? @rwrightcpa You should trade in your Marantz AV7704 for the new Marantz AV8805. The AV8805 will perform and sound better than your 7704. For stereo music playbacks you should use USB to connect your laptop to the pre pro. And use HDMI for AV or vi... | |
| Oppo 205 modification @bar81 Thanks for the recommendations. I’m only interested in modded HDMI outputs (both HDMI outputs) of my Oppo 205. That’s the only outputs I’m using to my AV processor in my dedicated HT room. I’m only using my Oppo 205 strictly for 4k UHD &... | |
| Looking for ideas - new mono blocks for stereo music Are you leaning more towards SS or tube? For tubes I like Audio Research, Lamm, VAC, BAT. PS Audio BHK monoblock amps are excellent too. For SS, give a listen to the Vitus Audio, either their Signature series or their Reference series, and some Ti... | |
| Suggestions for an amp Your best bet will be the Hegel H160 currently for sale here for $1600. This unit normally retails for around $3500. You should grab it while it's still available. There are however good sounding av receivers for stereo music such as the Cambridge... | |
| AV Pre/Processor vs 2 Channel Pre-Amp - Sound Quality @craigert Sorry I did not realize that the Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 & 3400 stereo integrated amps come equipped with HDMI 4k switchings. Then this will be your perfect solution as the Lyngdorf has superior Room Perfect calibration. You can get rid o... | |
| AV Pre/Processor vs 2 Channel Pre-Amp - Sound Quality @craigert The Classe Sigma 2200i class D amp does not sound like your Pioneer receiver at all. They did not sound closed in. In fact it puts out big soundstage with very good separations between instruments and vocals etc. To be honest, I myself n... | |
| AV Pre/Processor vs 2 Channel Pre-Amp - Sound Quality First of all, I’m in no way or affiliated with Classe Audio. My recommendation was solely based on my own experiences. I do own various Classe Delta series class AB amps in my dedicated HT room with the Lyngdorf MP-50 AV processor, which I’m still... | |
| AV Pre/Processor vs 2 Channel Pre-Amp - Sound Quality But the OP (craigert) needed HDMI inputs for his AV or video sources such as his BD player, cable TV box TiVo, etc. The Parasound integrated lacks HDMI switchings. Only few stereo integrated amps would have HDMI switchings. The Classe Sigma 2200i ... | |
| AV Pre/Processor vs 2 Channel Pre-Amp - Sound Quality @craigert The Classe Sigma 2200i digital stereo integrated amp currently retails for $5500 brand new or unless if you can find a used one somewhere then can be had for around $3500 or so. Just keep an eye on it here on Audiogon and somewhere else.... |