dpm2340

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help me with a DAC decision please
ok a used april music DAC came up for sale and i bought it. i checked in to each and every suggestion. i want to thank all of you. hopefully when i need help in the future i can come away with the same amount of help. thanks 
help me with a DAC decision please
thanks hgeifmanthat's a lot of helpful information. i will do the research. listening is a different story. i will check out all your info. thanks for taking your time. 
help me with a DAC decision please
whitestix you may be right. that's why i am asking for help. i definitely want to move up not sideways. as far as the need to change. . .  it's the addiction I guess. and i am also adding a network player. i want to make sure i have the best for t... 
Climbing the Preamp ladder
keep me in mind when you want to sell your rhumba. what pres have you tried that the rhumba bettered? i listed mine. 
Climbing the Preamp ladder
thanks for all the suggestions. last night I tried the DAC directly to the amp again. this time I made sure to adjust the voltage setting with the remote. it did change, in that the mids and highs were much more . . . call it forward or louder. i'... 
Climbing the Preamp ladder
my little buttons for volume up and down are cracked.they still work. 
Climbing the Preamp ladder
i didn't know this. all i have ever done with the remote is change volume. i guess i'll have to figure out how to make the changes. thanks. by the way can i buy a remote? 
Climbing the Preamp ladder
i have tried running the wadia directly into the amp. not too bad. for some reason i have to stay old school. i have considered conrad johnson but don't know what is good in that line. same with audio research. also the modwright ls100 or its pred... 
my speakers hum
i have tried different outlets. i have not grounded to a specific point. i don't know about sensitivity between the pairs. the hum is only heard when nothing is playing. 
my speakers hum
the speakers are audio physic tempo. no tv. no computer connection.  
sub with totem staff
thanks guys for the info. no I did not know all of that but I did know where to turn for the answers. my electronics: rogue stereo 90 super magnum, BAT vk3-ix with a CD transport and wadia DAC. will i be able to keep the sub on one setting or will... 
vandersteen 2sigs to magnepan .7 good move?
my room size is 13' x 16' I don't have alot of room. I get what i feel is sufficient bass with my vandersteens without a sub. I am looking for nice smooth sound without any harshness. i would not go any larger on the maggies than .7. there is no w... 
$1600. preamp
i owned a quicksilver pre. i didn't think much of it. i would definitely consider the amps though. 
Tube Amp for about a grand?
the el34s are monos. sorry 
suggestions for small speaker. floorstander of bookshelf.
i will try to gather this info for you. it may take a day. i appreciate your concerns and help.