dmiller01
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| Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit I would echo the positive comments on the CODA 07X. The new FET version of this preamp is excellent. Absolutely silent, warm tube-like presentation, with great detail and resolution. I replaced a Classe preamp with the CODA 07X and the increase in... | |
| Looking for a line conditioner +1 for the Puritan products. I use the Puritan PSM 156 and the Puritan power cords with the same CODA gear in my system (CODA 16 and 07X preamp) with excellent results. | |
| Back to the DAC @yyzsantabarbara 👍😁The MPD-6 is excellent. I've heard the MPD-8 described as slightly warmer, but I have not heard them side by side. Have fun with the Yggi vs LIM. | |
| Back to the DAC @navyachts Best of luck with the search! There are more analytical DAC's perhaps, but for realism, correct tonality, and music that SOUNDS like music and not a digital reproduction, the PBD DAC's are hard to beat. Keep your eyes open for a used Pl... | |
| Back to the DAC +1 for the Playback Design DAC's. If the MPD-8 is too pricey, consider the Edelwiess MPD-6 or a used PBD Merlot. All extremely musical, great imaging and soundstage, with no "digital" edginess. FYI, I provided some additional information with a c... | |
| Clock vs Streamer advice +1 for the Innuos products. The Innuos products are easy to use, sound great and the Innuos Sense app is rock solid and very user friendly. Roon is also supported, but the Innuos Sense app is just as good and IMHO sounds better than Roon. As you ... | |
| DAC that compete with EMM M3 and playback design m6 A Playback Design Merlot DAC would be an excellent choice. Retailed for around $6k new and you can find them used for around $4k. Very well reviewed when they were released and will give you a significant portion of the Playback Design house sound... | |
| Streamer Comparison and Suggestions I would echo comments regarding Innuos and the Sense application. I used a Zenith Mk III as a Roon core and streamer and it is an excellent sounding streamer. (I recently upgraded to an Innuos Statement but the Zenith is right up there.) It will r... | |
| Upgradeitis I'm on a similar upgrade path with a similar sized room. I'm using a venerable KEF speaker from the '90's, the KEF Reference 107. I'm the original owner. They have been upgraded with better crossover parts and new internal wiring. I have struggl... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers FYI, for anyone shopping for the Finisar SFP modules. The ones sold by Sonore and Small Green Computer are the Finisar FTLF8519P3BNL. It took some doing to get the actual part number from them, but to their credit when asked, they made no claims a... | |
| Streamer/CD ripper Another recommendation for the Innuos Zenith Mk III. The Innuos Sense app works great, is straightforward to use when streaming or ripping CD's, and sounds significantly better than Roon. If your network is set up properly with attention to noise ... | |
| Streamer matching to system The Innuos Zenith Mk3 is a great unit and in my experience has been bullet proof. It is a great sounding streamer and the CD ripping/storage functionality is very convenient. You can use Roon or it will also serve as a Roon core device, but the i... | |
| AudioQuest Vodka vs Purist Audio Ethernet Cable DH Labs Reunion ethernet is very good and not real expensive. It is well shielded and uses quality connectors. Downside is it is stiff to work with in tight spaces. | |
| Looking For The Best Pre-Amp Match For A Pair of Classe Omega Amplifiers I would recommend taking a look at the CODA SS preamps. CODA tends to fly under the radar, but it is top notch American built SS gear. Very detailed and transparent, but with a warmer quality. The 07X maybe out of your price range, but the CODA CP... | |
| Looking For The Best Pre-Amp Match For A Pair of Classe Omega Amplifiers You asked specifically about Classe preamps and I have used a Classe Audio 6 in conjunction with Classe amps for years with great results. A highly regarded preamp from Classe built in the '90's, but IMHO, one the best preamps Classe built. Probab... |