jeffkad
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| Lyngdorf MP-50 Alternative Thanks rshad. Was only interested about MP 40/50 as preamp compartively. Like you, I have a wonderful DAC in my Esoteric K-03, and will likely add a good preamp with HT bypass (leaning towards McIntosh c53 or c2700 to match with my MC452 amp, goi... | |
| Lyngdorf MP-50 Alternative rshad, from other posts it seems you have the octave hp700 preamp, which retails for way above $10k. Are you saying the MP40 comes reasonably close to the octave? Would love any comparison. | |
| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? I think you made a good decision and are gonna be very happy. IME the excellent room correction goes a long way to overwhelming any other lingering sound quality concerns. When you listen with and without RC I think you’ll see what I mean. Be ... | |
| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? Went with the Lyngdorf MP40. Fingers crossed on the 2ch SQ, but really excited about the surround sound. May still get a good preamp with HT bypass, but hopefully the MP40 and room perfect will fill the bill. | |
| Is mixing RCA and XLR cables bad? I wanted to use adaptors while I researched best XLR cables. However I decided to believe that basic high quality pro XLR cable would be fine, so I just ordered 7 Canare Star Quad cables with Neutrik connectors from B&H Photo. Also got the E... | |
| Is mixing RCA and XLR cables bad? To add to my concerns, just read this from Cable Solutions website: “When considering the use of adapter cables, please keep in mind that while unbalanced to balanced conversion cables typically work well, the reverse is not true - balanced to un... | |
| Lyngdorf MP-50 Alternative I'm heavily leaning toward the 2 box approach. So as respects bluray concerts, the Lyngdorf will still provide very good SQ, just maybe not to the extent of my Krell S1200, but still very good. And, given that my room is FAR from good acoustical... | |
| Lyngdorf MP-50 Alternative rshad, is your octave preamp significantly better than Lyngdorf in 2 ch, or is it just a slight improvement? | |
| Lyngdorf MP-50 Alternative Hi wheelndeal, wondering how the new Lyngdorf is working for you. The sonic performance is supposedly identical to the MP40, its just more feature-rich. I'm in same boat as you, as I have a wonderful CD/SACD player that I want to use analog outp... | |
| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? Well, that would’ve been good to know up front. I’ve wasted my time and I’m out. Best of luck. soix, again, no need for the quick trigger. I did state this in my original post. That is my overall concern, getting good 2 channel sound out o... | |
| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? I have seen the McIntosh MX-160 go for $8k used. Thanks. My problem with the Mc MX pre/pros is that they all digitize the analog input (not well known, but true and confirmed by Mc). So my concern is that the MX Dac implementation/SQ will not... | |
| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? My apologies. Admittedly I’m not a McIntosh fan. No worries. I realize this can be like politics lol. Very much appreciate your replies. I am not wedded to Mc, just read great reviews and my own listening experiences have been good. Would ... | |
| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? auxinput, thanks for the input, which actually depresses me more lol. Unfortunately the MX 180 is just way too much money, even used. I'd like to keep it all under $10k (and closer to 6-7k if possible). Will need to consider used or combination... | |
| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? Just got bad news from Krell. Processor is not repairable. Needs new boards that are no longer in stock. Ugh. (soix, why the snooty response to the consideration of a Mc preamp? You were very nice in your original response. I realize Mcintosh... | |
| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? Also thinking maybe doing the Marantz or NAD and getting a Mcintosh C49 or C53 with HT bypass. Gives me excellent 2 channel sq, but definitely a step down in room correction (and I’m in an untreated slab basement with drywall over 2/3 slab walls,... |