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| blu ray coax out HDMI is the only digital connection that can transmit those lossless formats (Dolby True-HD & DTS HD-Master Audio) from bluray discs to the full resolution (26/48 or 24/96). If you use coax or optical digital (Toslink) out it will down convert... | |
| Home Theater Processor You should get the Lyngdorf MP-50. Spectacular for HT. Has excellent Room Perfect and it does the latest formats. Don't know how it performs in stereo for music playbacks. But the Lyngdorf does not have analog audio inputs. It retails for $10k, $4... | |
| DAC OR NO DAC??? @rwrightcpa Make sure you get a really good quality USB cable to connect to the Classe Sigma SSP’s rear USB DAC input for your digital stereo music file playbacks.It makes huge difference. I recommend either the Transparent Premium, Reference, or ... | |
| DAC OR NO DAC??? caphillIf you don’t mind me asking what you have in your designated listening room?Your ht setup is to die for:)@rwrightcpa My main 2ch setup and system in my dedicated stereo listening room consists of the following :* Magico M6 speakers.* Naim S... | |
| 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... |