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| How do I hook up 2 preamps to one amp If the stereo preamp has a Home Theather bypass input, you can connect the Krell front LR pre out to that input.When you are watching movies, switch the stereo preamp to HT bypass mode.My Bel Canto Pre3 has an input I can configure for that.As for... | |
| Audio Research Reference 5 Preamp I can't believe I am the only one who's interested in this ;)There's a hint of it in the preview of the Ref2SE Phonohttp://www.avguide.com/blog/exclusive-first-review-audio-researchs-new-reference-phono-2se-phonostage-preampLooks like the front fa... | |
| Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s The dCS Puccini I heard didn't impress me when it was going head to head against the XDS1. But the MPS5 in my own system definitely didn't sound cold to me. I will finally get the chance to put the XDS1 in my main system this Christmas ;) Will pos... | |
| Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s I must have read two posts back to back and responded to them in a single one so here's the relevant points for this one. Sorry.A. CD5 vs CD5SThe major differences are:1. USB input (48kHz vs 24/96kHz)IMHO this is a moot point. The USB input is acc... | |
| Ayon CD5 or a super DAC with high resolution files Ooops I think I responded to two different threads about the Ayon in the same reply. :P | |
| Ayon CD5 or a super DAC with high resolution files You actually asked a few questions all jumbled into one. So here's my attempt to make some sense of it all.A. CD5 vs CD5SThe major differences are:1. USB input (48kHz vs 24/96kHz)IMHO this is a moot point. The USB input is acceptable but not fanta... | |
| Class D amps I am using an Audio Research Reference 5 to partner with my Bel Canto REF1000Ms driving Thiel CS3.7s.I think the tube/Class D combo works great. The ARC Ref5 adds a lushness and dimensionality that I found wanting in the REF1000Ms. | |
| Preamplifier that supports 3D movie There are DLP projectors with lens shift as well. But these tend to be more expensive.I use my DILA with zero offset on a shelf (lens aimed at the centre of the screen).I would position the DLP with a fixed offset above or below the screen (ceilin... | |
| Preamplifier that supports 3D movie Most projectors don't meet their "claimed" lumens rating when calibrated properly. I think the best (like JVC) could do 600-800 lumens (depending on zoom etc), and most were doing 300-500. With 3D, some projectors "cheat" a little by using the bri... | |
| Which makes more sense? - CD player vs SACD It really depends on your budget.I think on one extreme, the no compromise SACD players would play CDs just as well as a standalone unit of comparable price but sound even better with SACDs. Think Playback Designs, EMM Labs and dCS.But on a low en... | |
| Preamplifier that supports 3D movie You can try AVSForums.com They also have an online sales department. The main problem is that active 3D projectors require as much brightness as possible Have a look at the Dalite HP screen. If you can fit your projector in the right area (i.e. ze... | |
| playback mps-5 v dcs puccini I'll need to run in the XDS1 first :) The MPS5 I had on loan was fully run in and yes, I was damn impressed with it when I heard it in my system. Unfortunately, I am not in the same country as my system at the moment. A real bummer.Can't wait to g... | |
| playback mps-5 v dcs puccini I've heard the Puccini side by side with an EMM Labs XDS1.I ended up picking the XDS1. Easier to make out different instruments/layers/vocals (in this respect it is similar to the MPS5 from memory) and noticeably lower noise floor (vs the Puccini)... | |
| Preamplifier that supports 3D movie If you have a dual HDMI output BD player, you don't need to upgrade yr current preamp.Just send one HDMI to the preamp and a second one direct to the display.The cheapest I have seen in my region (Asia) is the Pioneer BDP-LX55 which retails for le... | |
| Audio Research Reference 5 Preamp Anyone heard about the Reference 5 SE?Supposed to have upgraded caps from the Anniversary Edition (tho probably not as large in size). |