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jbhiller

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Confused along the journey--opinions please
I am running the following:Turntable--Roksan Radius 5Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Black (MM)Loudspeakers:  PSB Imagine T2Phono Preamplfier:  Manley ChinookDAC:  NAD M51Integrated Amplifiers:  Creek Evolution 100A and Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP 
Are you looking for a great classic analog jazz/vocal/blues album?
I may check that out because my copy is going to see some wear over the next 20 years.  
Are you looking for a great classic analog jazz/vocal/blues album?
Yes. 
Where do I set volume control on NAD M51 DAC?
I have a Primaluna integrated with the following input specs:  Input Sensitivity: 320mV Input Impedance 100k Ohm Does that help at all?  Thanks Czarivey! 
Where do I set volume control on NAD M51 DAC?
Wow!  The knowledge base on this forum is amazing. Thank you!-10dB sounds about right to my ear.  Settings closer to 0 dB seem a tad forceful--like volume wars stuff.  
Where do I set volume control on NAD M51 DAC?
Thanks mmeysarosh!  I'll try -10dB 
Hello Tube Amplification--Goodbye Subwoofer
You all are probably right. It could enhance presence of the bottom end. I think I was just so bowled over by the new sound.  I'll check back in.  
Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Driving PSB Imagine T2s
I went with the Primaluna Dialogue HP.  I mated it with an NAD M51, sold one of my Creeks, and moved the Evolution 100A to the TV room to run LS50s. The Primaluna sound is to die for.  Even better than my audition of the smaller model with T3s. I ... 
Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Driving PSB Imagine T2s
I went to my local dealer today and here my takeaways. He only had the PSB Imagine T3s on the floor and a Primaluna Prologue integrated to test.  Recall I have the T2s and was looking at the Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated or amplifier. In a smal... 
Upgraditis
I love my 2M Black.  It's a good bit of change for a MM though.   
Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Driving PSB Imagine T2s
Good points Donjr.  One of the hardest things to do, though, is to hear things in perfect combination before you buy.  I suppose I can see if a local dealer will let me bring in my loudspeakers.  I'm not so fond of the closest primaluna dealer in ... 
Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Driving PSB Imagine T2s
Maplegrove, Austinbob, and Samzx, Thank you so very much.  I really enjoyed the info on types of speakers you've tried and Samzx's tube rolling adventures.  I am salivating.  Midlife crisis?  I'm now 42 and can afford this stuff.  I'm going to go ... 
Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Driving PSB Imagine T2s
Maplegrove,  Do you have firsthand experience with the Primaluna products?  Can you shoot me some example(s) of what you have experienced with it driving loudspeakers and the results?  I would greatly appreciate it!  
Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Driving PSB Imagine T2s
Thank you everyone!  I'm going to call Kevin right away. Ditching the Creek is certainly an option.  I spent a good bit of cash on it and the Ruby DAC ($600) so I really don't want to but it may be necessary. The idea of having one box is one I li... 
Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Driving PSB Imagine T2s
Great idea!  I will see if I can get in touch with Kevin right away. My PSBs are 90dB sensitive.   Crossover: 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley at 500Hz and 1.8kHz. Frequency response: 34Hz–23kHz, ±3dB (on axis); 36Hz–20kHz, ±1.5dB, (on axis); 36Hz–10kHz ...