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USB to DAC questions
Hey Gmood, u get to listen to the audio decco yet? 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
Hmm, actually I think they are those models... bummer.Oh well, back on the hunt. 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
Really? It looks like there is a pre-amp out... but I'm not sure if this would bypass the existing amp. I was assuming since there is a pre-amp out and no amp-in on the back that the bridge between the pre and amp were internal and the one on the ... 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
cool, thanks.My father offered me his old Crown amps... I think I might go this route.He used them for his Klipsch corner-horns. He sold the speakers and has no need for the amps now. It's a pre-amp and 2 separate amps.Old Crown stuff is pretty go... 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
Anyone have any words about Rotel RA-1062 or Creek 4330MK2? 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
Hmm... well maybe I should go that route... Tough choices. That might give me a better sound for the buck, right?Anyone able to compare the Nad c352 to Rotel ra-1062? 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
What do you guys think about the Rotel Ra-1062 in comparison to a Nad C352?Thanks for all the advice... I'm adding the recommendations to my mental watch list.Eldragon - That's what I was wondering about the 'old amp technology'... is if it is get... 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
Oh, and as for source... I am going to run a usb out of an ibook to a Paradisea + DAC for FLAC playback. Based on what I have read this should sound superb... 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
Wow, lots of info... Thanks everyone for the suggestions...There's definitely tons of options... the market is far from being dominated by one or a few companies.Your right Tobias, that's my plan of action now... just keep my eye out for one of th... 
USB to DAC questions
Ya, good point. Well... this thing is intriguing.The closest dealer that they list to me is like 500 miles away, lol... so testing before I buy is not much of a realistic option... not one that I want to do at least. 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
Hey, thanks Phase... your right about not overthinking it... I think I've been far into the 'overthink' world for a little while now.Ya, I was thinking the Nad sounds nice as it has a 2nd pre-out for an addition of a sub... which I think I will do... 
USB to DAC questions
Oh, you think maybe they just haven't tested all the specs such as s/n ratio yet? Does that happen w/ new equipment sometimes?Ya, agreed about the 30 day trial thing...So, I don't get it... they are not the same company as whoever makes Sonos, right? 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
ya, why risk it I guess... I would rather just go with a used jolida or nad I think.Anyone wanna sell me theirs? :) 
Need some $500 & under Amp recommendations
How important is the advertised S/N ratio of an amp? I mean, I don't know if this is a typically inflated figure or what...Jolida rates some at around 85 (they call it 'noise and hum')... NADs say they are above 100... 
USB to DAC questions
Oh, ok I see.Another thing that worries me a little is that they are very vague with their product description, whereas their other amps they list s/n ratio, etc...Did you find someplace with a more detailed description?