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| 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... | |
| Suggestions for an amp +1 @soix. You definitely have to get a stereo integrated amp with HT bypass, even the ones that has no HT bypass feature you can always use a stereo analog audio input on the stereo integrated amp and set the volume at 80 out of 100. 80 is usually... | |
| New speakers for my system @areed622 Couple yrs ago I’ve briefly heard a pair of higher end model Vandersteen speakers (couldn’t remember which model), the ones that cost around $30k/pair, paired with all Audio Research gears and they sounded fabulous together. Very smooth ... | |
| Oppo 205 modification @ricevs Hi Ric, I have the Oppo 205 that I use strictly for only 4k uhd & bluray movie disc playbacks in my dedicated HT room. I run both HDMI outputs, HDMI audio only out to my Classe SSP 800 processor and the other HDMI video only out direct... | |
| Seeking guidance for a very small/easy music server / vs a DAP @antshrike All you need is the KEF LS50 wireless active or powered stand-mount speakers and sell your Peachtree. The KEF LS50 wireless or powered active speakers is an all-in-one digital music system.These KEF LS50 wireless or active powered spea... |