gdnrbob
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| 'outboard' high end dac's +1 for Schiit DAC's.You should call them/email them regarding the DCD/PSM issue-which I have no knowledge of.Though I can say, they are very reasonably priced and perform as well as higher priced products. | |
| What matching pre-amp to use? I don't think there is a RLD-2 and $1600 is too much.As far as McCormack being fatiguing, I rather doubt it. Who suggested this? It sounds like they are really pushing the CJ- which I have no experience with, so I can't offer any info on what you ... | |
| Devialet for Wilson Audio Sasha 2 Speakers I think there are better alternatives to the Devialet, too. | |
| What matching pre-amp to use? Why not get a McC preamp? I have a Microline Drive and the RLD-1, both are stock and sound great, they are both upgradable by SMc- a company I can't recommend more.Actually, there is a MicroLine Drive on Agon that has been upgraded. As far as a CD... | |
| Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines Well, if you are going with Vandersteen 3a sigs. I would suggest getting a McCormack amp. Steve McCormack uses Vandys and I can attest, they sound great.- And also in your price range.If you want tubes, then Atma-Sphere would be my first choice. | |
| Protecting AMP and Cleaning AC Power The guys at McCormack told me not to use anything between the amp and the wall outlet. So, I don't.I do have a PS Audio Dectet for the other stuff. I, too, am concerned about power fluctuations and spikes, but, despite numerous power outages, my D... | |
| Different PCs gives me very different results In my humble opinion, I think it is time to upgrade your OS to Win 10.Your current machines are utilizing dinosaur tech, and aren't even supported by Microsoft- so there are a lot of security issues, to say the least.You can get a cheap laptop wit... | |
| High end UPS for Expensive audio eequipments Much depends on where you live.Here on the East Coast, our power is pretty stable ( though I am now typing this on UPS supplied current due to an unexpected power outage).Some parts of the US have more variable power and a power conditioner is of ... | |
| Tinnitus worries... Racer45, sorry to hear you are so sensitive to even wind sound. With that information, I really think you should see a hearing specialist, Now.My tinnitus is a pita, but nothing that makes me notice it during the day.Thankfully, medical science ha... | |
| Tinnitus worries... I have it, too. But, my stereo doesn't seem to be influencing it. I would suggest consulting a hearing specialist. Sometimes something like TMJ might be a trigger. | |
| Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines There will always be another 'deal'. Patience is a virtue when buying used.I just scored a pair of Vandy VSM's on Ebay for $200 bucks.Things just appear sometimes and you need to grab them before the next guy. | |
| Recommendation for Improvement over McCormack DNA-225 +1 hifiman.I own the McC DNA-1, upgraded to Gold special this past spring. It is a pretty smooth amp. When I contacted SmC, they were very attentive and wanted to give me what I wanted for the price I wanted to spend.Please do give them a call and... | |
| 2 channel system: Adcom amp/Musical Design preamp: speakers? Zu cube or Omen Bookshelf.Vandersteen 1 or 2'sI have the Adcom 555, she is one tough old bird. | |
| Looking to buy floor standing speakers in $1000 per speaker range. Pendragons are $2K. | |
| Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines I think if you aren't getting subs, then a pair of Quattro's or Trio's would be a better move.I own the 3a sigs and paired them with 2w subs. The 3a sigs by themselves sound pretty good, but a pair of subs really fleshes them out.You could also bu... |