darkstar1
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| DAC for entry level system MDBT does have Dacs that are cheaper that have good reviews. I really wanted the Havana but it seemed like it would have taken a while to find it so I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Rega because it had many of the qualities I wanted. The... | |
| DAC for entry level system The Rega does have 2 coaxial inputs but would put you over bugets $50-130.Another Dac that people suggested for me when I was the looking at the same price point used was the Parasound Z Dac. It has good reivews and you can buy new for $500.00 and... | |
| DAC for entry level system I am sorry that sterophile review was comparing Musical Fidelity M1 DAC to the Rega Dac not the $379 Musical fidelity V-DAC MKII.The MF M1 DAC sells for $799.00. Much closer to the price of the Rega but still cheaper for people who want to buy new... | |
| DAC for entry level system I just got a 2 year old Rega with a year left on warranty for $550 online. So you can have one for much less if that is the route you want to take. Still waiting for it in the mail. So cant say much about the Rega yet. It will be used with a Maran... | |
| Upgrade question - speakers or integrated? Second System Audio, They are very strong with acoustic music, good on Jazz, Classical, Electronic: weak aspect would be hard rock/metalMight want to take a look if possible, downside is only three or four dealers in U.S. | |
| Upgrade Help: CDP or DAC Looking at the reviews and advice I thinking the Havana might be the way to go. Do theses come up here on gon. Or do I need to purchase one new? | |
| The best acoustic guitar recordings?? History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear's Choice)Live recording, in memory of former keyboardists, nice recording blues and folk feel, reorded at Fillmore East New York.Jerry Garcia and David Grisman: Shady grove: well recorded bluegrass ve... | |
| Upgrade Help: CDP or DAC Thank You all for the input. It seems most everyone thinks I need to keep my CDP and move forward with used DAC. That is the route I will research. I don't think my system is overly bright, My speakers are very netural and my amp is said to be som... | |
| Upgrade Help: CDP or DAC Thanks for both of your Input.If I use my CDP as transport will the DAC really be able to calm down the edge and bright leaning marantz. | |
| small speakers for small room Ok before I said my was 10x8. Much more like 8x8. check out the system audio web page and check out the Mantra 10. Check out the specsdimensions (WxHxD) cm: 14.5 x 38 x 26recommended amplifier: min. 50 Wattsrecommended placement: by wall, on shelf... | |
| small speakers for small room I have a small bedroom. 10x8 maybe. I have a bed, tv and wierd closet in room.I agree that you can't get the best out of speakers in a room like this but I will say if you get a good speaker that has the ability to play well at low volumes you can... | |
| Good bookshelf speaker? I have an old exposure amp which I love. I have heard many people say naim and exposure have similar apporachs to music. Being that our amps having similar sounds and the type of music you listen to I highly suggest System Audio. I have had their ... | |
| Square room Soundstage?? Vapor, Thanks for the detailed response. I am going to start pricing things out. It is very helpful informtaion on placement. | |
| Square room Soundstage?? Ok the last two posts seem very helpful. I think I will try room treatmemts before amp re-cap or power cond. ok I have found some pretty cheap pannels and bass traps. Can I go with cheaper or ones or are they complety worthless. also I get the mir... | |
| Square room Soundstage?? sadly I have carpet and funiture in there. I also know for that at one time the equipment did throw a deep sound stage behind the speakers. The guy who sold it to me also stated that it usaully thows deep sound stage behind the speakers.I guess I ... |