jon2020
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| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? +1, Zephyr.Sincere apologies for the unintended offense. J. | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? And this.....09-27-15: Zephyr24069I 2nd Guido's feedback; filter choices and upsampling choice make all the difference in the world with the K and P players from Esoteric. Also, remember, ever filter combination needs it own break-in cycle so if y... | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? And this.....09-24-15: GuidocoronaGeorge, I'm really sorry to hear that.... Filters on K-01 do a great deal of work. I agree that without filters and with no upsampling, the sound of K-01 is something that only its Moma could love.Yet, the 5 filte... | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? Maybe you missed this :-"Since I like the overall sound of the K-01 and my system, and do not wish to change any component for big financial reasons...." | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? Thanks, Al, for your informative input as always. What intrigues me is what I hear when I add a preamp in the chain(I started off direct from source to power amp). I get more :-1. dynamics2. air around instruments 3. tonal body to instruments 4. s... | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? "It is not correct to say that all active preamps take away from detail and transparency or add colorations. Some give you *less* coloration with greater detail and transparency."+1,Ralph.You hit the nail on the head. That is precisely what a prea... | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? That a component is cool or warm may not really be a problem in itself. It is designed that way and some audiophiles may like it as is. To match it with a synergistic component is an art for the audiophile to nuture in this hobby. And that's just ... | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? Most of us need a preamp for various reasons - multiple sources, balance control, phase control. So, one needs to choose a preamp that synergises with the source. To change the K-01 entirely is not something my pocket will be thankful for. We must... | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? George,I agree with you that one should "....look at the problem area and changing to or modding the component that causing it, not by adding another one into the signal path chain to gloss it over."Take my problem for instance. My Esoteric K-01 c... | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? Well, it's all very simple then. 1. Start with no preamp in the chain. 2. Then add preamp. 3. If adding preamp makes the sound better, keep it. 4. If adding preamp makes the sound worse, remove it. Preamp or no preamp brigades become superfluous v... | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? George,I get what you are saying about not adding anything negative to a signal via an active preamp. But shouldn't the proof be in the listening? I mean if the OP likes what he hears with a preamp in the chain compared to without, then couldn't h... | |
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| What's your "diminishing returns" preamp choice? +1, Socfan12 and Cerrot.The Ayre k--5xeMP pulls everything together making the whole a whole lot better than the sum of its parts. An absolute bargain at about $3.5k.:) J. | |
| Marantz HD-DAC1 vs Bel Canto DAC 1.x/2.x/3.x? Hi Zordex, What are you using as transport?J. | |
| Marantz HD-DAC1 vs Bel Canto DAC 1.x/2.x/3.x? Then again, others have said, "The transport is 80% of the sound." So, spend less on the dac but more on the transport? Would the Marantz with a venerable transport such as the Esoteric VRDS Neo, sound better than the Bel Canto with the same trans... |