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| Simaudio Moon 240i vs 250i vs 340i vs i5 vs All In One ACE? Hello @grislybutter , per discussions with SimAudio and reading, the 300 class of integrated amplifiers have many advantages over the 200 series. Not only more power, but their dual mono amplifier design will create quieter separation and better ... | |
| How many times can u visit a hifi store before it annoys the store if u plan on a purchase I think that is up to the store / salesman more than you. Some buyers take more visits than others. I was seriously inquiring at a well know store in Delaware when the salesman decided to stop returning my calls. I moved on and bought my dream ... | |
| Thinking of changing things up. Need advice on DAC/Streamers Hi @kray Have you considered a Grimm MU2? | |
| One Sub or Two? 2 | |
| Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead If I can't talk you out of McIntosh why discuss monoblocks? Just poking fun! :) | |
| Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype) I find there are always low ballers who just dwell in the 'how low can I get something' world. Even with fair counter offers they seldom agree. But with patience and fair pricing things eventually sell. I find it best to just not respond to the ... | |
| One box solution I think a Mola Mola Kula would be a gold standard here, but list is a bit over your budget. With an onboard Tambaqui DAC you are getting a world class DAC in a one box design. I wold also look at a used Boulder 866 with DAC option installed. ... | |
| If Bi-Wiring is an option, should I choose Bi-wiring over single banana with free jumpers Best bi wire 2nd best good jumpers, preferably same as main cables. Main cables should connect to mid / high and jumper to low end. Factory jumpers typically crap. Almost everyone here said this already. (Almost everybody) :) | |
| DAC recommendation for DSD input Hi @mintakax, fair questions! Like many, (and you) I tried several things to optimize and clean up my digital. I did try an optical interface early on, but the rest of my system was also not great back then. For me, it was getting an M12 switch... | |
| DAC recommendation for DSD input +1 @xwfalcon @mitch2 on the Tambaqui. It is excellent and has a very stable resale price. It is very resolving but not bright, and benefits from a good steamer. I think OP can improve things by eliminating the Macbook Pro vs a dedicated str... | |
| Are REL the most Musical Subs? For me it is REL, as I own a pair of Carbon Limiteds and a pair of Carbon Specials. These subs are amazing and integrate seamlessly. I replaced a pair of Paradigm subs and so much better, way less boom and localization, and I know how to integra... | |
| I should start with speakers. This I know. I’d like to establish a new system. Hello @toontrader , So many ideas and options! I am not into BBC or horns or panels, but will nonetheless add my thoughts. I have a big room similar to yours, with high and vaulted ceilings. After several old pairs, I found the Revel Studio an... | |
| An IEC with grip +1 @bugredmachine those inserts are a no brainer to have arround. I got a big bag on Amazon for cheap. If the help great, if not don’t use them. | |
| Is the problem end of life or the new processor? I would agree @jeffbij , but these amps are beasts. Shipping them is a pain. Hard to find repair on this stuff, for me anyway. My Classe went to NY, and when it broke twice I was done. It was an SSP 800 however, and I am sure way less reli... | |
| Is the problem end of life or the new processor? Hello @mjm1951 Based on my history of older Classe components needing repair, I would buy new better amps. Carefully chosen, they will sound better. Looks like you keep things a while, which is great. Buy new amps and keep them forever! What... |