hk_fan
Responses from hk_fan
| Dumb question......why do you need a preamp? I've used high end DACs with built in volume controls and always found better performance using a dedicated preamp. | |
| Power Amp or DAC - weakest link, help please? The fear is that even if you change the CD player - the analog output will still get converted back to a digital signal before being converted back to an analog signal by the 861. Even if you use the direct setting - I forgot what that was called... | |
| Power Amp or DAC - weakest link, help please? Great point audiotroy! I forgot that the 861 digitizes all inputs. You may want to consider a preamp that keeps the analog output of the DAC in the analog domain. | |
| Cary SLP 98 vs Benchmark LA4 I owned the SLP-98 and I really enjoyed it but it certainly leans towards the warm side. It may be a great match since you're a vinyl lover. Can you audition it? | |
| Power Amp or DAC - weakest link, help please? The Meridian gear is nice. Are you able to audition the Ultra DAC? That's the only way you're going to know if it gives you what you're looking for. I suspect if you find the 861 too laid back, the Ultra likely will be similar. I've never hear... | |
| Amp suggestion for Merlin TSM speakers Every time I heard the Merlins they were on Joule electronics and sounded amazing with them! | |
| What do you consider the most musical speakers—$15000 & under Two brands that I have a lot of experience with and find musical (meaning I can listen for a long time without fatigue) and accurate (revealing detail) are Rockport and Aerial. Both strike an excellent balance of detail and musicality to my ears. | |
| Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric I'm a fan of Esoteric and have an old DV-50 which still sounds really good considering how old it is. I'd look at a used K-01x. Good luck! | |
| Getting a Divorce and can now buy floor standing speakers "I feel pretty lucky in having a wife who loves music as much as I do. My life wouldn't be nearly as full without music OR her in it." Agreed! I am blessed with an amazing woman. OP - Sorry to hear about your divorce, but sometimes it's the onl... | |
| ??? Anyone Running Active Speakers Driven By A Tube PreAmp ??? ??? No ??? | |
| Class A\B or D for summer months (vs Class A) I hate to sound like a shill for Infigo, but they have a cool Class-A technology. Excellent sounding amplifiers and do not put out much heat. | |
| Need a modern Class A monoblock, preferably half or compact chassis Infigo Method 3 sounds fantastic and it likely the correct size for what you're looking for. | |
| Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with? Infigo Method 3 monos are excellent. | |
| Pass....Accuphase....or...... Pass would by my recommendation, but you should audition it with your speakers to verify that it's enough power. | |
| Micromega M-100 with MARS or Copland CSA 70 Agree with @dwest1023 |