hgeifman
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| Class D Integrated Amplifier Recommendations. How do the newer GaNfet technology amps compare to the NYPEX NC400, HYPEX NC500, HYPEX 1200 and PURIF Audio designed amps in terms of sound quality? | |
| Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380 @corelli, Based on my past experience, I am not a fan of Class D amps. How does the Marantz Ruby PM KI amp class D design differ from their previous class D designs? In other words, how is it superior than their previous class AB Designs? Do ... | |
| Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380 +1, Agreed. Get the Accuphase E-480 amp. | |
| Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380 The Marantz Ruby amp might be worth a listen. Please see: ”PM-KI Ruby exclusively focuses on transfixing audio performance. A fully discrete, two-stage, current-feedback design with separate power supplies for the preamplifier and power amplifier... | |
| Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380 I agree the Marantz PM-KI Ruby SIGNATURE REFERENCE Integrated amplifier looks very interesting especially at its price but my sense is the Accuphase e-480 or e-380 amps will sound much better. You need to audition these amps and make your own deci... | |
| My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000? Maybe the Krell 300i integrated Amp Mfg link to Krell 300i amp | |
| My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000? +1, AYre AX-5 Twenty Integrated amp or Ayre EX-8 2.0 integrated amp. | |
| New to streaming question Does your Naim support Qobuz directly? Please see below ”Qobuz support will be rolled out to owners of Naim streaming devices via a free over-the-air firmware upgrade, the update will give Naim owners seamless access to Qobuz services. The mus... | |
| New to streaming question +1, If your DAC equipment is properly set up and capable of 24/192 resolution you might want to check your settings in QoBuz to make sure you have enabled 24/192 resolution. Please confirm your DAC and QoBuz settings and report back what you f... | |
| Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty Streaming DAC @patrickdowns, I experimented with my DAC going direct to my power amplifier. The sound is good but NOT light-years better than using the preamp. My ’gut reaction’ is it might not be as clear, and the music does not seem as smooth. So, an hour l... | |
| Msb dacs why not alot of postings Please see the response below the ==== I received from MSB Technology regarding the announcement of the MSB Director. His explanation makes perfect sense, was very helpful and I better understand MSB’s future product strategy. For example, "the ... | |
| Comments re: MSB Director upgrade cost, additional hardware and cables Please see the response below the ==== I received from MSB Technology regarding the announcement of the MSB Director. His explanation makes perfect sense, was very helpful and I better understand MSB’s future product strategy. For example, "the Di... | |
| How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get? My retailer confirms the sleep/low power mode (push left button on front of the amp) is an option when not listening. In addition, in the Ayre manual (one of the many settings), there is a setting that, when enabled, places the amp in a low power ... | |
| How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get? I just received my Ayre EX-8 2.0 amp and it is breaking in. I changed my amp settings so the amp will go into sleep mode after 30 minutes. It does not work. I powered down my amp for 30 minutes and restarted it. After 30 minutes, my amp did not... | |
| Msb dacs why not alot of postings Please see the email below (in quotes) I received from MSB dated May 12,2022. The email says the MSB Director is a DAC upgrade. See below: "We have been working towards this point for a few years now and are wildly excited to share the results wi... |