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| Recommendations for HT processor with HT bypass @lorenc1You will need an analog stereo preamp that has HT bypass not the other way around. So this HT bypass input on the stereo analog preamp simply would bypass volume control and internal audio circuitry in the stereo preamp and use the volume ... | |
| krell foundation 4k vs. classe sigma ssp mkii @ht4meI still own the Classe SSP 800 paired with all Classe Delta series class AB amps with all new B&W 800 D3 series speaker sysyem in my dedicated HT room. I love the SSP 800 sounded phenomenal for both surrounds (home theater) and stereo. B... | |
| Integrating an Oppo 205 into system and need pre-amp and connection advice I forgot to add the Anthem AVM60 pre pro ($3k). This is an absolute steal. Its ARC2 (Anthem Room Correction) is regarded one of the best and it really works very well and way outperforms the Audyssey Advance Pro used in the Marantz AV8802/8805. Th... | |
| Integrating an Oppo 205 into system and need pre-amp and connection advice What is your budget for a new pre pro (preamp processor)? Besides the Krell Foundation and the Marantz AV8802/8805, I would highly recommend getting the following pre pros :* Bryston SP3 ($9500 brand new). It lacks room EQ but excellent sounding p... | |
| hegel h80 or rotel 1570 If you want to get the Rotel integrated amp, you should get the RA-1592 ($2500). The RA-1592 is a big step up sonically from the RA-1570. I didn't like the RA-1570. I've never listened to any Hegel products before but always heard great things abo... | |
| Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1 @keoliphant OPSince this is for your somewhat small office (10x14) imo the Naim Unity Nova would be your best choice and it will sound good on the KEF. At $7500 it’s a steal and it is all-in-one box solution and does not run hot like your PS Audio... | |
| Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1 @keoliphant Classe isn’t out of business. B&W Group, which previously owned Classe, has recently sold Classe off to Sound United Group in January 2018. Sound United Group also owns Denon, Marantz, Definitive Technology, Polk Audio, Boston Acou... | |
| Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1 @keoliphant If you can find a pair of Classe Delta CAM 600 monoblock amps try to have a listen to these amps in your own setup and system. These amps have been discontinued last year and few Classe dealers might still have them on display or in b ... | |
| MA9000 VS MA8900 Mavvrik, It all comes down to system synergy after all. You will need to demo different integrated amps with your speakers in your own listening room if you can take home demo that would be ideal, and go from there. Pick the one you think sounds b... | |
| Rotel RMB-1575 a good match for B&W CM10's? The Rotel RMB-1585 (class AB) isn’t based on older class AB design and is very capable amp and can handle low impedance loads with ease. Very dynamic amplifier with massive headroom. Dynamically it is on par with the Classe Sigma Amp5. The Rotel R... | |
| Rotel RMB-1575 a good match for B&W CM10's? In regards to class D amps lacking bottom end oomph......imo not all class D amps perform or sound the same. Class D amps or digital amplifiers have come a long way and the class D or digital amplifier technology have greatly improved over time. I... | |
| Rotel RMB-1575 a good match for B&W CM10's? I wouldn't get the RMB-1575 as it is a class D amplifier. Rotel is very well known and very good for their analog amplifiers (class AB amps). I would highly recommend the big RMB-1585 amp. It is a spectacular amp especially for the money. Rotel cl... | |
| MA9000 VS MA8900 I've heard great things about Pass integrated amps or their amps in general. I've never heard any Pass gears before as we do not have any Pass dealer in my area but I'll be psyched to be able to hear one some day.I would also highly consider the f... | |
| Marantz PM8006 vs NAD C375BEE @Tuckerba,I would highly recommend the following integrated amps :* Rotel RA-1592 ($2500). Rated 200 wpc @ 8 ohms and is stable down to 3 ohms.* Parasound Halo Integrated ($2500).* Musical Fidelity M5i ($2k). These integrated amps will perform and... | |
| Anthem A5 enough to drive B&W 804D3 fronts and HTM1D3 Center? Well.....if you like the way your Parasound A31 amp sounds you should stick with it and don't worry about hissing and it isn't audible from your listening position anyways....I wouldn't worry about it. A better AC power line product will help lowe... |