gdnrbob
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| Preamp upgrade over Ayre Codex Of course, Ayre makes some nice preamps, though SS.I am thinking of getting one myself.Bob | |
| Preamp upgrade over Ayre Codex I think I recall one of the designers at PS Audio saying that a preamp actually helps in sound reproduction.In any case, I would ask Ayre (you might have to call a couple of times, as they are sometimes slow to respond).I probably should try to us... | |
| Ayre QB9 or Schiit Gungir Multibit Actually, I would get an Ayre Codex.A Schiit Gungnir Multibit or Yggy would be as close to the Ayre performance-wise.The Ayre QB9 would smoke a Gungy-which is no slouch, I think the Yggy would give it a run for the money, IMHO.I have owned the Sch... | |
| Error on Ayre QB 9 (DSD) I, too, initially had problems contacting them. I eventually got someone who apologized and said that calling back a few times is good as they are busy doing things most of the time. So, I would keep trying.B | |
| Vandersteen Treo CT vs Mag 3.7i speakers As the buyer of ctsooner's Treo's, and a Vandy fanboy, I feel ct's post spot on. If I had more room Maggie's would be a speaker I would consider, but you would still need the services of a good sub-like the Vandy 2w/q, to get the full measure of s... | |
| Looking to upgrade from NHT 2.0 Speakers For new, a pair of Zu Omen Bookshelves.For used, a pair of Vandersteen VLR's.B | |
| Bluesound Vault 2 now or wait for CES2018? If you have a good DAC, you can buy a used Node 1 vault, and bypass the Bluesound DAC.I got my Node 1 on Ebay and use an Ayre Codex for the DAC. You get all the Bluesound functionality and the higher resolution of the outboard DAC.Bob | |
| Vandersteen fans..need your input (TREO CT) @nycjlee, Did Johnny set up your speakers? If so, why not give him a call and get his take on this? He'd have good knowledge of your room and could make suggestions that would apply to your room directly.As you might remember, I have the non-CT Tr... | |
| wet blankets, CSNY and what a difference a DAC makes @jimspov, With an integrated, I don't know if you can take advantage of the Vandy sub, as it requires a pre out and amp in. I only make the suggestion because the Vandy 1's really benefit from a little more bass from a sub-heck, even my old 3a sig... | |
| $3,000 Planar Speakers I would not discount a pair of Maggie's if I were you.B | |
| wet blankets, CSNY and what a difference a DAC makes Ooh boy are you looking for trouble!As one of the resident Vandy fanboys, I would suggest getting at least one 2wq sub to complement you great speakers. After that buy an Ayre Codex DAC.What are you using for amp and pre?Bob | |
| McCormack DNA-1 Gold or DNA-225 @mitch2 Pat ( I don't know his last name) has been my contact since I contacted SMcAudio. I don't know about Kris, but maybe he isn't on the phone as much as Pat. Some folks are better at taking calls than others.@hifiman5 Yes, I got the amps back... | |
| Vandersteen 2C contour controls +- That is great to hear. I bet when you hit 400 hours, things will be even better.Bob | |
| Magnepan 20.7's & Tube Amp I bought a pair, but haven't hooked them up yet.I am just curious as to what they can do, considering what Steve McCormack said. SMc just made me a pair of monoblock DNA-1's with the express design to outdo Ralph's MA-1's (hey, they get too hot in... | |
| Magnepan 20.7's & Tube Amp Ralph, wouldn't a set of Zero Autoformers be of help?Bob |