hilde45
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| 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... | |
| Help deciding on REL 328 -- size vis a vis rooms? Match w/ speakers? Buy or wait? Just an update: I picked up the REL 328 today and hooked it in with my Adcom stuff and my little Pinnacle PN5+ speakers. (I’ve got the little Audioengine D1 with a Jitterbug in the USB slot of my Macbook.) They seem like new speakers! (Listening t... | |
| Heaven 11’s Billie integrated amp...any opinions? I agree -- and again my concerns are (a) I haven't heard it and more importantly (b) it's not clear how long this kickstarter-born company will sustain themselves for repairs, service, parts, etc. But maybe for $1450 that shouldn't be worrisome? | |
| Speaker suggestion between $1000 and $2000 please........ I listen to jazz, classical, rock, folk. Midrange is important to me and I have a listening room similar to yours in size.I've posted recently in this forum asking for a comparison between Dynaudio Evoke 10's and the Salk Wow1s. I was really amaze... | |
| Help deciding on REL 328 -- size vis a vis rooms? Match w/ speakers? Buy or wait? Thanks for the confirmation of my choice and for the advice. I'm saving this thread for future reference. Much appreciated! | |
| Help deciding on REL 328 -- size vis a vis rooms? Match w/ speakers? Buy or wait? I found advice about using different subs here: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/113-subwoofers-bass-transducers/1414198-2-different-subwoofers-5-2-system.htmlI think that's answered my own question! | |
| Help deciding on REL 328 -- size vis a vis rooms? Match w/ speakers? Buy or wait? That’s good advice. I’ve gone ahead and purchased the Rel sub. Would I now be committed to buying another identical sub (in brand and/or size) or could I bring a less pricy model on board? | |
| How do you audition speakers at a store? Great replies above. I’d only add a couple things. When I went, I brought some bookshelves I knew well and had them set up next to the speakers I was auditioning, then A/B’d them. I could hear differences between the two pairs which specifically a... | |
| Help deciding on REL 328 -- size vis a vis rooms? Match w/ speakers? Buy or wait? Thanks for the advice. The Rel I'm looking at is pricy enough to get two lesser (but still good) subs, so now I'm a bit conflicted, but I don't think I have an amp which can connect them both -- just one "B" channel with a left and a right. I don'... | |
| What is "break in" and what difference does it make? In amps? Preamps? Speakers? More? I hear you. Thanks! I guess I was also wanting to try a little engagement with folks in the group. There are very few people I know who are into audio, it's good to try a few interactions. | |
| What is "break in" and what difference does it make? In amps? Preamps? Speakers? More? @asvjerry I'm getting good answers here and realizing a thick skin may be necessary. I'm a college professor, of philosophy. I am not at a highly selective school and many are first generation college students. Every semester faculty at my school ... | |
| What is "break in" and what difference does it make? In amps? Preamps? Speakers? More? Thanks, all. That definitely helps. |