jl35
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| Your Favorite Classical Box Sets agree one the Bernstein/Mahler | |
| recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200? I don't think Class D is an issue at this price point. | |
| recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200? I recently bought a Hegel H80 for around the price you state. I use the DAC for the Sonos Connect, and there are multiple digital and analog inputs. Relatively small and looks good. Sounds great. I use with Dali Helicon 300 monitors. Other source... | |
| best bookshelf speakers for < $2000? a better amp can definitely help the bass. don't let the fact that you own stands play a part in your decision. | |
| Integrated Amp Vs. Outboard DAC agree. it will only take an extra cable and minute to set up, and will not affect ease of use. on the other hand, if you don't plan to make any changes for a bunch of years, and are only looking for mid-fi, then an all in one is cheaper. I use both. | |
| best bookshelf speakers for < $2000? also not sure how far that amp will take you.... | |
| best bookshelf speakers for < $2000? the larger Paradigms won't take up much more floor space than the 20's and stands...beyond that there are many great small to medium floor standers and larger/better monitors... | |
| Tidal 60 day free trial I agree in general Theo, but I find that there are still many excellent classical recordings on Tidal to make it well worthwhile for me... | |
| if you had my system and $2,000 budgeted for an upgrade, where would you spend it? agree on get rid of the Cardas. If you go with Transparent, their general upgrade recommendation order is source to pre, speaker cable, pre to amp. Though often a good deal determines the order... | |
| When is your Hifi good enough? or sometimes, a sideways, no cost change, can be fun, as you listen from a different perspective, not better or worse... | |
| How to take pictures for selling totally agree how many take multiple pictures, but none of the back... | |
| How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey! for small spaces, many consider it an advantage to use monitors and a sub, that way both can be optimally placed. Again, a matter of personal preference and your room... | |
| How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey! 206 vs 208 in a small room is something your dealer should know | |
| How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey! I would also wonder about the 208, a fairly large multi driver speaker, in a 13x13 room...something you would want to listen to before buying... | |
| How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey! I like the idea of starting with speakers. Sometimes when buying used, the buying order can be determined by finding a good deal. You have certainly picked good stuff, though need to make sure they all work well together, which is the hard part... |