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| HELP!!! I need a “GOOD-CHEAP” preamp solution??? I'm in agreement on the Modwright recommendation completely over the Freya. Quality gear backed up by a great company where you can pick up the phone and talk to Dan or his small staff about any problem plus the support of the many owners in his ... | |
| Does Qobuz Work With Apple Airplay? Yes I did it with the Sonica for about a year. | |
| Kinki Studio EX-M1 Dawid Grzyb of HiFi Knights used the EX-M1 with Boenicke W8's which are not easy to drive and it performed flawlessly. In fact in a lot of ways he preferred it to his $16,000 hybrid Triology integrated. So not really sure why all of the sudden c... | |
| Bookshelf speakers for near-field (desktop) use Another option to consider if the KEF's are too big. Well under your budget and takes the amps out of the equation also. Connect one of the "small" streamers like the Node 2 or Aries Mini or even a Chromecast Audio and you are good to go. https:... | |
| Amp - preamp or integrated If you buy a sub that's capable and has speaker level inputs (binding posts) then you connect it to your Rogue's speakers terminals along with your main speakers. Simple way is to use whatever terminal type that is the opposite of your main speak... | |
| Amp - preamp or integrated The Vandy subs will not work with an integrated unless it has a preamp out and amp in like the McIntosh integrateds do. You can however use Rythmik, REL and several other subs speaker level from your Rogue. I used both the Vandy subs and Rythmik... | |
| Amp - preamp or integrated If you are happy with the sound of the of the 2CE Sigs with the Rogue Chronos Magnum you are not likely to be happy with them paired with Parasound as that is the opposite end of the spectrum. How much of an upgrade going to Rogue separates will ... | |
| Flexible power cord for Ayre Codex Agree on Cullen as the Crossover cords are very flexible but he can do the same thing with the all copper cords if you ask him to. Also the Triode Wire Labs cords are extremely flexible to the point of you can roll them up to fit in the pouch the... | |
| streaming DACs around $4k I bought mine a year and a half ago for inside your budget. With shipping and taxes about a hundred dollars over. | |
| streaming DACs around $4k @cbl117 An alternative not mentioned is the Teac Reference NT-505 which uses the AKM 4497 chipset instead of the Lumin's ESS 9028 chipset. It is a full featured streamer that is fully MQA capable and uses the Lumin app the same as their Esoteric ... | |
| Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time" @baranyi Yes Terry has become the Jonathan Valin (Magico, Solution, MSB) savior for the "little guys" (Auric, LTA, Tekton. Backert ) but it has now gotten out of hand and appears to be a promotion. with benefits. | |
| Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time" Plus they all look like various sized coffins with drivers mounted. | |
| Looking for the best Preamp with a phono circuit built in The Van Alstine is a solid choice and Frank will let you try it for 30 days. | |
| Does any one know a cable that is able to compete with clear day double shotgun? Silver alternative to Clear Day.http://www.cabledyne.com/synergy-speaker-cables.htmlThey have a 40 day satisfaction guaranty so worth a try. I've been really impressed with the pair I bought. | |
| Kinki Studio EX-M1 Yes no issue with hooking subs up speaker level. |