hilde45
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| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Itsjustme I have certainly not ruled out streaming and in fact I am certain I will continue to do streaming. But I like the simplicity of playing CDs and I like the ability to play music without my computer. I am too much of a novice to have an op... | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Any opinions on Audiolab 6000CDT? | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Thanks! That's great to hear. I suppose I can just power the DAC with a usb hub or wall unit? | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? The idea of a separate transport makes sense, but until I get a new DAC and probably amp gear, I’ve only got an Audioengine D1. It’s powered by USB but has an optical input. Would that work? | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? I appreciate the info about the Rega valve, but I’m hoping to cap this expense around $700 or so, and that suggestion is around $11k ( https://soundorg.com/valve-isis-reference/ )I’ll look into the Emotiva, the Cambridge, and the Rega Apollo used.... | |
| Moving up from a Node 2i So for those of us getting their first streamer and feeling a bit gun-shy about big expenditures, is the consensus that the Node2i does a decent job, in its class? | |
| Atoll IN200SE Integrated Amplifier Thanks to all who posted, and for the OP's great review. I'm also in Denver. Mauger, may I ask what you compared the Atoll with? There are several brands that have caught my eye (PS Audio, Parasound, Schiit) but I'm still figuring out whether to g... | |
| Which combination of components (Streamer, DAC, Preamp, Amp, etc.) are most future-proof? @soma70 Thanks for the advice; I had moved away from separate toward integrated, though now I’m surfing the web about some separates by PS Audio and the preamp includes the DAC, so maybe I’m back in your direction. I wonder which tube-preamp/DAC/s... | |
| Which combination of components (Streamer, DAC, Preamp, Amp, etc.) are most future-proof? Sure thing | |
| Which combination of components (Streamer, DAC, Preamp, Amp, etc.) are most future-proof? @kren0006 I'm looking at the audiolab 600n. Lack of any display on the front is questionable but maybe not a dealbreaker. (Worth investigating and 1/10th of the price of the Lyngdorf mentioned. I'm sure that's a great piece of gear but it is a hug... | |
| Which combination of components (Streamer, DAC, Preamp, Amp, etc.) are most future-proof? Sounds like a great system. My gambit is to avoid looking at at least the DAC as a TV. | |
| Which combination of components (Streamer, DAC, Preamp, Amp, etc.) are most future-proof? Anyone try the Bluesound Node 2i as a streamer? The price point there seems reasonable, especially given the likelihood of eventual obsolescence. It has a DAC built in but streams could bypass, I think to better DACS or integrated amps w/DACS. | |
| Which combination of components (Streamer, DAC, Preamp, Amp, etc.) are most future-proof? Erik, kren: you've made sense throughout, and directly addressed my question. I hesitate about $2k doorstops. But if the DAC is still good... | |
| Which combination of components (Streamer, DAC, Preamp, Amp, etc.) are most future-proof? @kren good suggestion for avoiding upgrade-itis. Audition, audition, audition.@david_ten I like this advice: "Go out and listen to a well implemented front end with basic speakers. Then listen to a basic front end with "high end" speakers."I might... | |
| Which combination of components (Streamer, DAC, Preamp, Amp, etc.) are most future-proof? @kren006 Thanks for a great reply. That does help sort out the factors a bit more for me, and the percentage breakdown and the issue of "primary" vs. "secondary" system is also quite useful.There are couple "in the weeds" factors which I need to r... |