essrand
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| A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport @factenNope, he doesn't. Or I wouldn't have posted with the question :) Listening oneself is the best test of all, of course.@riaaI don't live in the US anymore, here PS Audio has a distributor.Also, I own a Nagra Tube DAC which supposedly smokes ... | |
| A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport @amorstereo, would you be looking at the Psaudio Perfective SACD transport (PST) anytime soon.Based on this thread, I was close to pulling the trigger on the RS2 but my dealer swears the PST kicks ass in comparison, for a few thousand dollars more... | |
| Reccomend a good preamp for me. I would consider these in order of increasing price:Backert Labs preampsLuxman CL38uC (probably best bang for buck with phono built-in)Luxman CL1000Nagra JazzNagra Classic PreampShindo Vosne RomaneeGiven your listening preferences, stick to a tube... | |
| Integrated Tube Amp Demo Luxman LX-380 would a solid candidate for this list as well.I know there are luxman dealers willing to ship amps for a home demo. | |
| Anyone heard the Luxman LX-380 tube integrated amp Also, thanks for your impressions. Very happy to hear your validations on this well-reviewed amp. | |
| Anyone heard the Luxman LX-380 tube integrated amp Really good to hear.Didn't seem like you did any comparisons. But I wonder how it would sound compared to the SS integrated, Luxman 590AXii. | |
| Anyone heard the Luxman LX-380 tube integrated amp @swhite007Finally! A real world user of this amp. I have read four stellar reviews of this amp, but couldn't find a single actual user to validate their opinions.What speakers do you run this amp with? You use digital or analog source? | |
| Upgrade DAC from AMR DP777SE It is very hard to find a DAC as smooth, engaging, and analog sounding like AMR, with the AMR you don't feel the need to invest in analog gear at all.I owned the DP777, and still miss it.Like yourself I moved on to Bricasti, it's a lot more neutra... | |
| High-end TT setup with phono stage built in @mijostyn Problem is that I have yet to meet anyone who has heard either of these two plug-play high end tables.Based on that and the responses on this forum, I guess I am in the minority of people who would like an high-end plug-n-play analog sys... | |
| Bricasti DAC owners If I had to choose between the MDx board and new footers for my Bricasti M12, what would you recommend?for $1000, an mdx board or 3-4ish Critical mass footers, what would you choose? Related Q: what isolation footers work best for your Bricasti? | |
| High-end TT setup with phono stage built in A friend of mine suggested the same.These are vintage. How do I go about procuring one of these, it needs careful restoring by someone who knows what he's doing, right? | |
| High-end TT setup with phono stage built in Thank you. This might be close to my price point.I will take a look at the G2000R. | |
| XLR cable with warmth without losing resolution To put a closure on this thread.I went with a pair of Audiomica Consequence. I am still gobsmacked with how good these cables are.If you ever get a chance, do try them.Cheers! | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only @caphill , speakers are tbd as well, but I am leaning towards a magnepan. | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only @denon1, have you also heard the accuphase E-650? |