cmalak
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| ayon integrateds--USB input... for what? MI8764ag...there are plenty of end integrateds and/or preamps that incorporate an internal DAC. Check out the following:1) McIntosh C48/C50 preamps (just introduced) with onboard DACs2) Bryston B100SST integrated3) Boulder 1012 preamp with DAC ($1... | |
| Speaker Impedance ... nominal 6 ohms Kossi...yes you can use either amp to drive these speakers. On the amp that has 4ohm and 8ohm connections, try them both and see which one sounds better to you. You should get a little better bottom end control through the 4ohm taps but try them b... | |
| PMC EB1i v. Thiel CS3.7 v. Pioneer S1-EX v. ??? My listening priorities for this system are macro- and micro-dynamics, nuance, tonal purity, and realistic scale. I'd like the speakers to disappear while projecting a 3D soundstage and solid low frequency pressure into the room.You just described... | |
| $8k budget. Need advice. Pathos Logos (new $4,795 and you can get one used for $2,000-$2,500 here on Agon). My buddy had this amp and it is very sweet sounding but still with all the resolution you want to hear in the mix. It has 6922s in the preamp stage and a solid-stat... | |
| What can you tell me about Focus Audio? Congrats Dhoff01...enjoy them in good health! | |
| New 2011 Sonus Faber Speakers? http://audioaficionado.org/events-demos/6688-ces-2011-sonus-faber-futura.html | |
| What is the effective length of Basis Vector 4? Tora...your best bet is to contact AJ Conti of Basis Audio to get Pivot to Spindle distance accurately. Shoot him an email and you will get an answer back usually in a few days. You can get just use the email contact info at the Basis Audio web si... | |
| VPI Scout vs VPI Classic I can see where you would say "dark and slow".Arch2...I am simply conveying what I heard when I auditioned the 2 tables. So please take the comment in the context of a comparison between the two tables and how I perceived them relative to one anot... | |
| Lamm ML1.1 - enough power for Sonus Faber Cremona? Well the SF Cremonas are rated as 91dB sensitivity and a 4ohm nominal impedance speaker. The ML1.1s output 90wpc into 2/4/8 ohms. What is not clear is how the Cremonas impedance curve fluctuates across the frequency spectrum. If it is fairly flat ... | |
| DAC's, i'm lost There is much to chose from in the sub-$1000 range. Look into:HRT Music Streamer II Plus ($349)Cambridge DAC Magic ($429)Simaudio 100D Dac ($599)Musical Fidelity M1Dac ($699)Rega DAC ($995)Peachtree iDac ($999)All these units have received positiv... | |
| Phono stage ideas Dawgfish...I would also recommend you put the Nagra BPS on your shortlist to audition in that price range. Excellent phono stage. Happy hunting. | |
| VPI Scout vs VPI Classic I auditioned the VPI Scout and the VPI Classic tables (among others) and although I decided to go in a different direction, the VPI Classic is a very good table and as Eric says far outperfrms the VPI Scout on most any sonic attribute. Better bass... | |
| Your favourite cartridge Price point? | |
| Hansen Prince & tubed amps Kegonsan...let us know what direction you go with. Would be interested to see how you make out. Charles1dad...you have a great looking (and I am sure sounding) system. | |
| Hansen Prince & tubed amps Kegonsan...generally with mid-power tube amps like your Shindos, you want speakers that are fairly sensitive (90dB+) but more importantly speakers that do not present the partnering tube amp with a difficult load. Look for speakers that are nomina... |