coolhandduke
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| Move From AVR to Integrated? @bkeske Looks like the 899 is for the pre one not the integrated unless I'm not finding it. I do not know enough about amplifier class, but Outlaw is AB and Parasound is D. I'm sure it's a whole other discussion about the pros and cons of each. Ye... | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? Here are the 2 options I'm seeing right now based on 2 different approaches: Outlaw Audio 2160 (999) with something like Dayton streamer (maybe 60ish). Upsides are components are designed to work together and offer bass management. Downside is nee... | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @bkeske Haha. That's certainly true. And yeah, I'm certainly leaning towards changing up to a more audio oriented setup. The advice I'm getting here is helping a lot so that I'm making a worthwhile investment. | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @213runnin No, I really appreciate this info. When I think of one option, another hole in the chain becomes apparent. And while some do run mains wide open, the Sierras are going to distort at higher volumes on the low end. If they could handle hi... | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @213runnin Does the Outlaws bass management work both to limit low frequencies to sub and also so only those above go to mains? | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @bkeske OK. Subs crossover was what I was referring to. Here's a link to the preamp: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasound-Z-Custom-Zpre3-stereo-preamp-and-Zphono-with-rack-kit-No-Reserve-... | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @bkeske I saw an ad for it plus the phono stage for 350, but he may be willing to split them up. I might jump on that deal. Are you just using your subs Internal crossover? | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @213runnin I'm certainly out of my depth when concerning synergy. It is nice knowing each component could be upgraded separately over time as opposed to replacing a while unit, but I don't know at what cost. | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @213runnin What I see on Outlaw is 1.6V sensitivity for 8ohm load. On Parasound, I show max output of 3.5V and for input sensitivity I see 250mV = 1V output. | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @213runnin I think Outlaw shaves off 100 when you purchase 2 of the amps. The budget can also be moderately flexible, just staying around that ballpark. I'm probably buying used for the pre, just would want something well built. I did find a Paras... | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @mesch Is there a reason why one would recommend integrated vs the separate route? Just ease of use and compatibility? | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @mesch Seems like the Outlaw is well regarded. If I choose to use Dirac, I imagine a mini DSP unit would get connected via pre out, then back in at main in? | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @yogiboy Thanks for the +1. For streaming I could just add a Dayton wireless streamer and looks like the pre outs/ main in would allow for use of mini dsp Dirac if I wanted to utilize that. Just weighing options with buying separates (see my last ... | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @213runninNice. I did consider this one. This evening I was also pricing out separate components and curious what you think. Perhaps something like: Topping E30 (DAC) - $120Dayton Wireless Streamer - $60Outlaw 2200 Monoblock (2x200wpc for $600)Fin... | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? @soix Thanks for the recommendation. Looks like a cool integrated amp. I hadn't really thought about it, but I suppose when it comes to Playstation I could connect hdmi from Playstation to TV, then coaxial from TV back to integrated amp. On anothe... |