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| DEEZER data breach Based in Paris been around as long as Spotify and Qobuz. Had a exclusive license with Sonos initially as one of the first to stream CD quality to Sonos. | |
| PS Audio S300 amplifier- tube preamplifier recommendation I have posted this on here many times. I ran a Rogue RP-1 with Mullards and the S300 for years with happiness. Only reason I sold it was I got a good deal on a QUAD Artera amplifier and wanted to try that. I just contacted Rogue a couple weeks... | |
| Revel vs the field I have the Focal 926. I have had Sonus Faber Senetto III and a really nice pair of Quad S-5 in my room and A/B them vs the 926 and neither were able to knock the 926 from their perch. Although the Quad S-5 came really close with their beautiful im... | |
| Preamp comparison - Rogue Perseus and ARC LS25 MKII If you enjoy experiment - rolling tubes is an option. And if you like the Rogue sound better, I think you'd be better off experimenting with the Rouge unit versus buying the ARC unit to experiment on. Yep roll the tubes on the Rogue. | |
| Integrated Amplifier for Bowers & Wilkins 702 S2 I ran Tube pre and class D amp for years. Only went to class A/B amp cause I never had a good one. Would consider tube/class D again without hesitation. | |
| Integrated Amplifier for Bowers & Wilkins 702 S2 Hegel H390 over on USaudiomart for $4K Since you have experience with hybrid you can pick up a Rogue Pharaoh II for about $4K | |
| Mcintosh MC275 alternatives? Best thing about Mac gear? When you sell it. +1 on the Rogue suggestion. I just had to send my pre back for an issue. Great service and speedy repair at a reasonable cost. Very happy. Their Stereo 100 in my crosshairs someday. | |
| Preamp Suggestions Don’t discount the RP-1 with a nice pair of tubes. Musical Fidelity 6s Pre over on TMR for around $2k Parasound Jc2 can be found for around $2k QUAD Artera Pre over on USAudiomart for <$1K | |
| integrated amp for Wilson Sabrina X Pharaogh II, Tubed Hypex. | |
| Speaker suggestions for MC275 Mark VI To Clarify , My Focals are 926 not the Sopra Line. | |
| What's going with Small Green Computer? I contacted him a few weeks back and he emailed right away. | |
| Speaker suggestions for MC275 Mark VI What makes Sopra a good pairing with this amp? Focal have a reputation for being detailed which, I think , can be interpreted as overly bright. This might be why @mofojo says they are a good match for Tubes. They have a wonderful sweet spot at ... | |
| Speaker suggestions for MC275 Mark VI research: might be able to find Used Dynaudio Countour 60i for <$10k Bran new pair of Focal Sopra 2 on here for $12K. You can find them used for less. TMR has Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand Reference for ~ $9K | |
| Recommend A New DAC Between $1000 and $2000 Possibilites to research: Over on TMR for < $2K: Benchmark DAC 3 Chord Qutest Over on USAudiomart <$2k: Chord Hugo 2 PS Audio Direct Stream Jr Moon 280D Wyred4sound DAC2 | |
| Passive speakers for desktop To consider. Dynaudio Contour 20i ELAC Vela VBS403 Focal Kanta No1 I have the Focal 926 Tower. Some people dont like them , i do. I also have the Dynaudio Evoke 10 on my HT setup, my Denon av amp does not do them justice. Evoke 20 is st... |