jbuhl
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| Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2 If you like the Levinson gear there is a 526 over on TMR just under your max budget. Levinson-Pre | |
| Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2 I have never owned Octave gear but I did hear their stuff at RMAF. You might add their pre to your considerations. Octave Pre | |
| iOS wired thru decent DAC vs BS Node 2i alone I have not tested against a BS node. But I have tested an iPAD streaming from the Qobuz app hard wired to my DAC via USB. I was surprised how good it sounded streaming 24/96. Maybe a little bit flatter sound stage than my streamer but still pu... | |
| Subwoofer with Floorstanding Speakers? I just put in a REL T/9 in with my floor standing speakers. As soon as I can find another matching unit used im going to make it 2. Be hard to live without it now. I am with a @knotscott: I keep the sub volume and crossover low. I loaned a frien... | |
| Should I upgrade from a Mac Mini to a dedicated server or should I upgrade my dac? Moving the ROON core from my Mac Mini to an SGC ST was the right move for me. Already had a Pi based streamer and a descent DAC. | |
| Tube Integrated Under 1,500 Rogue Sphinx V3 at $1800. Had it for two years now, lovely integrated that is extremely musical and not fussy. I will look at Rogue again if I ever decide to get another pre/amp. There is a Sphinx V2 over on usaudiomart for $850. You could u... | |
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion @testrun getting a SGC i5 might be my next small step. Could add it to my network rack and move Roon off my Mac mini. One of the best moves I made was getting my ROONS core off a MAC mini and onto a SGC ST. It might be a small step but its... | |
| Class D Integrated Amplifier Recommendations. https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/ps-audio-stellar-strata-integrated-amplifier/ | |
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion I will use it strictly as a Roon endpoint Might consider the Bryston BDP 3.14. Especially if your using Roon. I just have there dac-less BDP-pi and it makes a great Roon endpoint. REview of the DAC which is basically whats in the BD... | |
| Lumin U1 or Bryston Bdp2 Bryston has a terrible interface. The interface is a significant part of the experience. The MM interface certainly is spartan 🐗 and is due for a facelift. I just have the poor mans version (BDP Pi) but this little unit sounds great and it ... | |
| Lumin U1 Still Relevant?? I'm open to any recommendation OK as another member recommended have a look at Simaudio Mind2 Mind2 Or the Bryston BDP-3 BDP-3 | |
| Quest for an external Dac has resulted in me way down the rabbit hole I am in Boulder. PM me I have a DAC you might be interested in. | |
| My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000? Last amplifier for awhile? This piece got 20 year warranty. | |
| For classical music lovers best amp for large orchestral forces? The PS Audio M1200 Mono Blocks (Class D/ tube hybrid?) are about $6.5K and I believe they have a buy/try option. Their BHK 250 also has same option. affords in home audition. Cambridge Audio mono blocks are also winning people over. https:/... | |
| Best streamer for a returning audio guy @twodogs112 Wow, didn’t intend to create a firestorm here You will find out this happens a fair amount here. There are even threads talking about why threads deteriorate into testy exchanges. Like I said before look for a Sonos gen1. You ca... |