hilde45
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| Which DAC makers let you do in home trial? Thanks so much. Noted those point. I have a transport so I assume that’s a bit out of order, but in general this is my current path. | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? At this point, I’ve only compared tubes vs SS two times:#1Dynaudio evoke 10s (84db, 6 ohm) somewhat underpowered byAtoll solid state separates 60wpc vs Quicksilver integrated, 20 epic. The QS was far superior. #2Spendor A7 (88db, 8 ohms) quite wel... | |
| Which DAC makers let you do in home trial? Ok, I feel very well advised. Here are a couple additional details and a question. An audiophile friend with advanced experience and system echoed many points here; he suggested a modest cost unit, (even used, $400) including Schiit, iFi, Denafrip... | |
| Which DAC makers let you do in home trial? @david_ten Thanks for your input. I was planning on making the best possible guess based on recommendations, but I like the idea of being able to return a $1500 DAC if it's not working out. I'm not planning on being fickle about the choice, if tha... | |
| Which DAC makers let you do in home trial? Thanks, for both of your opinions and elaborations. Even when folks disagree, I learn what's relevant. | |
| Which DAC makers let you do in home trial? I'll try for local dealers. Djones, why not tube DAC with tube amp? Also, you suspect R2R are overpriced, overhyped? Can you elaborate? Thanks. | |
| Which DAC makers let you do in home trial? @tvad That's a really great suggestion and noted. It seems like a really good route. One thing I'm not sure about is the notion of an "analog card." What is that, in plain English? I'm pressing toward tube amplification, I think, but am not sure ... | |
| Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node 2i Hans does a teardown in this video, and not much inside changed, but I supposed it made a difference! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIWkeXPjvyw | |
| Floor Stander or Monitor w/ 2 subs? What does the later give up in a large room? I'm looking at some nice Salk monitors that get down far enough to perhaps make a sub unnecessary. Plus, very nice wood choices. http://www.salksound.com/type.php?format=Monitor | |
| Separates or Integrated? What makes more sense? As for sound differences, I suppose one question I'd have is this: In what circumstance could you do an blind A/B comparison with similarly high-quality equipment (i.e., the same manufacturer who offers both similarly priced separates and IA) in ... | |
| MHDT or Border Patrol Great to hear. Thank you! | |
| MHDT or Border Patrol Reading and looking based on this thread. QUESTION: How is MHDT as a company for communication and service? Where are they made? I'm not against any company, location wise, but if shipping, repairs, service or company longevity are an issue, it he... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? @atmasphere Thanks for relaying that. Knowing that someone has found synergy is highly motivating. I'll go take a look at the M-60. | |
| Cary integrated vs. Rogue Cronus Magnum Thanks so much. Somehow, I missed your reply, here. I'll go take a listen. There's also tube stuff by Dared (Saturn) and Black Ice Jolida FS35 which I can here, and also Octave V70 (more than I want to spend but there's a lower line one I could or... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? Thanks, Markus for the added suggestions, including Coda. The challenge for me (just a newbie) would be figuring out in the abstract not just whether the preamp/amp would work, but would they work well together and with my speakers. That implies m... |