jeffreyw
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| Class-A Amplification and 15 Amp Outlet Thanks all for the education. I feel a little better now!! | |
| Mcintosh MC462 versus Luxman M10X @rman9 I had a CODA 16 fed by a Naim Uniti Star. I got rid of CODA because I am moving. Will be liquidating the Naim also and starting from scratch. I would like to pair the Essence stereo direct with a DCS Bartok, MSB Discrete, or Lumin P1. Loo... | |
| THE NEW DCS APEX DAC VS THE PREVIOUS ROSSINI @craig Thanks for the great insights! Unfortunately, DCS has priced me out of their product line. I was saving for a Rossini. Now the price is into the stratosphere. Even the Bartok's price has increased significantly over the years without any ... | |
| Mcintosh MC462 versus Luxman M10X While the MC462 is an excellent amplifier for the price, it is not up to the quality/performance of Luxman. I think moving up to the new M10X would be a monumental leap in performance, albeit for almost $10K more! I am in a similar situation and c... | |
| MSB DAC's Popularity Thanks all for the excellent insight!! | |
| Gryphon Essence Pre and Stereo Power Amp Review @speedbump6 I would put Gryphon's 50 watts up against anybody's 250-watt AB amplifier. The thing's got over 400 uF of capacitance in reserve! Many state that it is more powerful than its sibling, the Diablo 300. | |
| Hegel H590 with BW 800D @orthoblock B&W's need high current delivery to tame the woofers. I would consider Gryphon Diablo 300. Best of luck! | |
| Lumin vs Bricasti Volume Control @lordmelton Interestingly, I may use your stop-gap advice of DAC/preamp first and then invest in a preamp. Due to budget, I would like to get a killer amp, and DAC then worry about preamp. I only do digital, so I have to address the diminishing ... | |
| Lumin vs Bricasti Volume Control @rsf507 Either the Bricasti M21 or M3. I know the M3 is killer performance for the price. I'm even contemplating the DCS Bartok, but the reviews vs. Lumin X1 are a toss-up. Lumin seems to be warmer than Bartok. | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend Scott, Thanks for this great effort! I am searching for a new digital source. BTW, have you ever had on trade an MSB Discrete or Mola Mola Tambaqui? Or, have you heard either in your travels? Thanks! | |
| Luxman 590AXII Discontinued?? I spoke with Luxman NA; the unit is no longer in production. It will be replaced in 2022. The supply chain issues and the proliferation of COVID may affect this schedule. | |
| Luxman 509X, 590AXII, or Gryphon Diablo 300 for B&W 802d3 Mouirnbladeiv, I have heard the Michi product line is getting traction with B&W. The product appears to offer a great price/performance ratio. | |
| Luxman 509X, 590AXII, or Gryphon Diablo 300 for B&W 802d3 I have considered the Pass Int-250, unfortunately, I can't find a dealer anywhere near me. I know it has received many accolades for performance. | |
| Luxman 509X, 590AXII, or Gryphon Diablo 300 for B&W 802d3 I have not considered Audionet. I am actually totally unfamiliar with the brand, unfortunately! | |
| Thoughts on Spectral Audio gear I auditioned Spectral gear some years ago with Wilson speakers. I found it to be so clean and sterile that it did not sound real. To me, it was really unengaging. |