jl35

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Fair price for a Yamaha RX-V1
last two sold on ebay sold for $160 and $130 
Loudspeakers have we really made that much progress since the 1930s?
but the new stuff, to me, sure is a lot better 
Loudspeakers have we really made that much progress since the 1930s?
I think in many fields it's been 80+ years of refinement and not much totally new invention... 
Thoughts on my current system
the amps were filling in for a Pass X250.5 which was in for repair. I found the Odysseys to be a great bargain... 
Thoughts on my current system
I heard the Aragon in an unfamiliar system. In a system I knew well, I much preferred the Odyssey Khartago and Stratos amps to the A21, which were also less expensive. 
Thoughts on my current system
your amps are both very good, but a matter of preference...I do not like the A21, but many find it outstanding... 
Thoughts on my current system
the conditioner effects the sound and can limit power available to the amp, matter of preference, equipment, local power... 
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
it costs way less for a company to include a DAC in an integrated than build a stand alone unit of the exact same quality, not to mention cabling... 
Using CD player with outboard DAC
try the RT20 direct to the DAC for starters 
Using CD player with outboard DAC
I used the RT-20 as a transport without issue, no set up was required. Maybe the reclocker is needing something... 
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
and some Integrateds come with a upgradeable DAC.  no right choice, whatever makes you happy  
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
if you buy a separate DAC, it too will age,  at the same rate as the built in one... 
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
Very happy with Hegel H80 in second system. In five years I will either sell it or buy an external DAC.  Easy either way. 
Thoughts on my current system
preamp too 
Thoughts on my current system
plug the amp into the wall socket