erik_squires
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| Equalizer with a Halo P5? Well what are you trying to EQ ? If you want to EQ the sub, put the EQ on the sub out. If the main, put the EQ on the main. What is the problem?E | |
| Equalizer with a Halo P5? Um, just put the EQ after your output but before your amp. :) Easy peasy. Bypass bypasses the gain/volume setting, so an external HT processor would do the volume function. This lets you use the p5 for music, and hte HT to feed another 3.1 or 5.1 ... | |
| Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please Um, I think proper room acoustics are important for any setup, 2 channel, 12 channel, tube or digital amps. I strongly encourage everyone to get that sorted early. The idea that a well balanced system can't abide a Class D amp is not something I c... | |
| The eternal quandary size versus sensitivity versus quality!! Help wanted!! Check out Fritz. He uses some Scanspeak mid-woofers which have exceptional bottom end and end up with really good sensitivity. Best,E | |
| rising audio equipment prices: I think it's more about magazine hype. I've found exceptional pieces lately which are the rivals or betters of much more expensive gear. Magazines on the other hand keep hyping the very top end, and as the oligarchs and plutocrats make more money ... | |
| $10k DAC in a 3k system? There are a number of really good <$2k dacs in the market in the last 5 years. Mytek and Schiit among them.I would spend all the rest of your money on room treatment. :) Best,E | |
| Amp/Preamp or AVR for home stereo and entertainment The A23’s XLR input is convenience only. It’s still an unbalanced input. :( The A23 is a very good, modern sounding amp, I highly recommend it as a solid buy, especially at the price. Quiet, free of grain or glare or strain. Quite solid. Best,E | |
| Best / Cheapest desktop micro-amp? @lancelock The AHB2 is a good idea, but it's a little large for my needs, physically, and definitely out of budget. Hopefully others will try this out though! Best,E | |
| Preamps: Ayre K-5xeMP vs Pass Labs XP-10 vs Arcam C49 Well I thought it was very good. I was auditioning a very warm DAC, the ARC DAC 8 and the airiness and imaging came through in spades, however this was not a side-by-side comparison. | |
| Preamps: Ayre K-5xeMP vs Pass Labs XP-10 vs Arcam C49 sorry I don't remember the model. I was auditioning DACs at the time. | |
| Preamps: Ayre K-5xeMP vs Pass Labs XP-10 vs Arcam C49 I find Arcam and Ayre close due to the calm and quiet presentation. Not sure what you mean about "technically." | |
| Amps from the 1980's -- What gear holds up sonically? Reliably? Just wanted to point out that Parts Connexion has a number of Nakamichi Stasis (Pass designed) amps on sale right now. If I wasn't strapped for cash and space I'd jump on them just for looks. :) Best,E | |
| Preamps: Ayre K-5xeMP vs Pass Labs XP-10 vs Arcam C49 Funny you should list an Arcam, I find the sound quite similar to the Ayres. Pass....I wish I got more excited about them than I do. Haven't actually heard an Arcam pre-, just an integrated. | |
| Best / Cheapest desktop micro-amp? I always like MFs styling! 20 watts is a little low, and it lacks a headphone jack, even though it does have a built-in DAC! | |
| Amp/Preamp or AVR for home stereo and entertainment Complicated set of questions.If you want to stay 2-channel focused, the Parasound Halo P7 is a great multi-channel pre. Paired with an Oppo 103/105 you would have all the decoding you need but no room correction. Otherwise I also hear good recomme... |