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| 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.... | |
| AV Pre/Processor vs 2 Channel Pre-Amp - Sound Quality @craigert For your upstairs tv 2.1 where you only have 2.1 setup, why bother buying an AV receiver or AV pre pro + power amp? Just get a good quality stereo integrated amp with HDMI inputs that can also do bass management. I’m sure you listen to q... | |
| Creek or Classe Integrated amp The Classe CAP 101 was an entry level integrated amp from Classe and has been discontinued for at least 13 yrs or 14 yrs ago. It is very old. The Creek Destiny is much newer than the Classe CAP 101. | |
| Suggestions for an amp Those are great but at different price points than the OP is willing to pay. | |
| Suggestions for an amp @grandburyspring The Parasound Halo A23 is a stereo power amp, not a stereo integrated amp. If you get the A23, you will still end up using your Yamaha receiver as a preamp and DAC. You will need a good quality stereo integrated amp such as the He... | |
| Autoformer vs Speaker impedance Curve +1 @georgehifi Your Classe CA-2300 amp is a perfect choice for your B&W 802 D3. If you want to upgrade, you can get the Classe CAM-300 monoblock amps or the CAM-600 monoblock amps. Just clean the fan filter. In most ideal scenario, autoformers... | |
| Suggestions for an amp No, I wouldn’t get the Marantz PM8005 or 8006. Actually, the Hegel H160 stereo integrated amp that was suggested by soix earlier is currently for sale here on Audiogon for $1600. You should definitely grab it. Highly recommended! First, I didn’t r... | |
| Suggestions for an amp I forgot to mention Musical Fidelity M5si stereo integrated amp ($2k) and the M6si stereo integrated amp ($3k). I highly recommend them for your Monitor Audio Silver 8 speakers. They both have USB assycrhinious DAC inputs that you can connect from... |