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| Classé Audio Vs Anthem The Classe Delta CA-2300 class AB amp is better than the Anthem STR amp but the Classe has been discontinued 2 years ago and did retail for $7K when purchased new when it was still in production. Nowaday a used Classe CA-2300 can be had for around... | |
| Experience with Linn Select DSM? @mgrif104 Do you still have your PMC speakers? PMC speakers have great synergy with Naim electronics. In the beginning you're looking for a single box solution integrated. I should have had pointed out and recommended you the Naim Uniti Nova ($75... | |
| Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101 @dpac996 If you decide to with the Naim Super Nait I would highly recommend using Naim streamer/DAC and use DIN connection. Naim electronics sound their best when using Naim’s proprietary DIN connections, with the exception of Naim Statement gears... | |
| Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101 @btbluesky You mentioned earlier in your post that Naim has no present here in the US. That isn't true. Fyi, Naim has lots of dealers here in the US. Where do you live? I live in Seattle, WA and we have several Naim dealers here in the area (5 Nai... | |
| Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101 @btbluesky A hint of warmth and awesome PRAT that would perfectly fit the description of Naim gears. I know the Naim 500 series separates will be way over your budget. Look for lower end Naim separates or integrateds with Naim streamer/DAC which w... | |
| Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101 @georgehifi In response to your comment above regarding what the OP is looking for in sonic quality. Naim electronics excel in PRAT yet possess relaxed quality to the music. They are very rhythmic with excellent pace speed timing without sounding ... | |
| Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101 @btbluesky @dpac996 Naim electronics do not sound thin at all. They are actually quite the opposite they sound full body very natural organic sound very smooth refined with grainfree highs and tonally leaning towards on the warm side of neutral w... | |
| Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101 @btbluesky Your current PS Audio DirectStream DAC, PS Audio BHK preamp & Parasound Halo JC1 monoblock amps are fine and good enough for your Focal Sopra 2. The Parasound Halo JC1 is on a fuller warmer side of neutral and I think is a good mat... | |
| DACs for older gear @dbphd Your Ayre DX-5 DSD is a universal disc player (bluray player) therefore has HDMI outputs to connect to either an AV preamp surround processor or an AV receiver for surround processings of your bluray & DVD movies. High end two-channel ... | |
| Choosing a good preamp @kamiar What are your speakers and front end source components? | |
| Amps with meters ... I don't have preference. with or without meters don't matter much to me. All I care is sit back and enjoy the music. | |
| oppo 105D question... According to reviewers who had reviewed the Oppo 105 that the player would always default to bluray setting when powered on. | |
| Marantz Receiver Bad HDMI An added external fan might be the only solution for heat concerns and issues that would most likely be contributor for those cheap off the shelf HDMI boards failures found in cheaper AV receivers and processors. However, I’ve had my Classe SSP 80... | |
| Marantz Receiver Bad HDMI @erik_squires In the $500 range used I suggest you look for a used older NAD, Cambridge Audio, Rotel, Arcam, Marantz receivers (10 yrs old and older) with HDMI switching and can support and decode DTS HD-Master Audio & Dolby True HD and suppo... | |
| Marantz Receiver Bad HDMI @erik_squires I expect the top of the line Marantz receiver the SR8012 will sound better than any Onkyo receivers when used as HT preamp processor as well as standalone receiver. Not sure how Marantz lower end receivers would stack up against any... |