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| Phono Preamp suggestions $2000 (pre-rabbit hole tire kicking edition) Musical Fidelity M6 vinyl phono pre. I have had it over a year. Two tables. Marantz TT-15 with Sumiko Blackbird MC cartridge and Music Hall MMF-5.3 with Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood MM cartridge. I can keep both turntables hooked up and change them wi... | |
| Speaker upgrade In the process of a speaker upgrade. Going from Tannoy Revolution XT8F to GoldenEar Triton Reference. They aren't coming in until February (blaming COVID). Can't wait for the result. | |
| Preamp recommendation I have JC-2 and love it. Marantz TT, Sumiko Blackbird, Musical Fidelity M6 Phono. Balanced inputs. There is one on Audiogon now for $1,900. Precision Audio, they will deal. Everyone wants the BP for the home theater bypass. If you don’t you can ge... | |
| Who is still making CD transports? I have a Cambridge Audio CXC. Sounds Great. It's still available. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1513241-REG/cambridge_audio_c11134k_dedicated_cd_transport.ht... | |
| cost no object integrated amps It is not super expensive but the Musical Fidelity M8xi is getting fantastic reviews. Check this out from Andrew Robinson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfWNQvw-Jq8&t=769s | |
| Preamp under $2,000. Now looking over $2K a little. Found an AR LS17SE. I am between it and A Rogue RP5. The AR is older but in good shape. Both tube. Does one stand above the other?? | |
| Preamp under $2,000. Does anyone know anything about the Musical Fidelity M6 PRE preamp?I found one for $1,500. I have an M6 phono preamp that is fantastic. It seems to get good reviews. | |
| Preamp under $2,000. I have a Musical Fidelity M6 phono stage. My turntable is a Marantz tt-15s1 with a Sumiko Blackbird mc cartridge. I really like the phono setup I have. | |
| Preamp under $2,000. I want something that matches well with my Primaluna Dialogue 7 tube monoblocks. They are kind of warm. The Tannoy Revolution xt8f speakers are kind of bright. They go good with the Primalunas. I am pretty sure I want to stick with tubes for the p... | |
| Preamp under $2,000. My setup for the preamp:Amps: 2 ea Primaluna Dialogue 7 tube monoblocksSpeakers: 2 ea Tannoy Revolution XT8F Turntable: Marantz TT-15s1Cartridge: Sumiko Blackbird MCPhono Preamp: Musical Fidelity M6s vinylCD Player: Cambridge Audio CXC v2 CD trans... | |
| Most organic / real / analogue sounding DAC (ideally with Volume Control) for $1500?????? I love my RME ADI-2 DAC. it is about $1,200.00. The best thing about it is it has a fully adjustable equalizer you can adjust to any room. Also has great headphone amp. I have a Schiit Magni headphone amp that I just quit using. The only bad thing... | |
| ... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound... I am electrical engineer . Auburn University (War Eagle). Can't really see advantage of "super" power cables. That being said, I did buybuy: https://www.pangeaaudio.com/Pangea-Audio-AC-14-Power-CableBecause they look cool. That's it, the look cool. | |
| You know you are an Audiophile when: 3 more true for me:You never quit buying- bigger, better or newer technology.You buy an uncomfortable low back couch because it will let you listen to the stereo better.You buy your wife lots of jewelry to "even things out" (her words). | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience WOW, lots of advice. I have a pair of Tannoy Revolution XT8F that I love. They are $1,350. each (pretty much everywhere). I would spend more on an amp. You want an intimate experience? You can't go wrong with a Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP integr... | |
| Phono Cartridge for $1,000. Just received my Sumiko Blackbird from Upscale. Sounds fantastic. Had Clearaudio Virtuoso V2. The difference in the moving coil from the moving magnet is huge. Linda Ronstadt my favorite. She sounded good on the Virtuoso but really sounds fantasti... |