hilde45
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| 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... | |
| 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... |