lanx0003
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| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results No offense but I think we are repeating the story telling of the parable of blind men and an elephant. According to Wikipedia, the moral of the parable is that "humans have a tendency to claim absolute truth based on their limited, subjective exp... | |
| Floor to Bookshelf I found myself captivated in a Dynaudio vendor room for a solid 45 minutes during an audio show, entranced by the sound demo of a pair of Contour 60i speakers. The sound was pure and rich, with good control of sibilance. While I haven’t auditioned... | |
| Floor to Bookshelf There are currently two Dynaudio Contour 20 pairs available in the market, each with minor cosmetic defects, priced under $2k (originally sub $6k). These offer an excellent upgrade from the Evolke line in addition to S40. Their beautiful rosewood ... | |
| Why "bookshelf" sspeakers? I believe a more compelling reason is that bookshelves can be arranged in space for improved imaging and soundstage. Additionally, the option to add subwoofers allows for flexible placement to avoid peaks and valleys, ensuring more uniform bass. | |
| Speaker for 11x12 room With the size of the room you have, stick with bookshelves or standmounts. Floorstanders will over-energize the space. +1 Burchardt S400 Mk ii | |
| Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer? You might consider purchasing a used Innuos Pulse Mini if you can find one under $1k. From my experience, it sounds better than the temporarily owned DMP-A6. However, you might need to invest in a Linear Power Supply on top of it. | |
| Preamp vs Av receiver preouts There are numerous excellent dedicated preamps that can easily outperform the preamp section of an AV system. Among those choices will be the Zpre3. Don't let its price point mislead or deter you. | |
| another rookie question - preamp or or power amp For my secondary system, I use the Parasound NC 2125 V2 with Zpre3. Absolutely love it. They work together with great synergy. You did not disclose what IA you have but I believe Parasound 150 wpc will drive your speaker better than your 50 wpc ... | |
| Zen Stream/Zen DAC v2 a Surprisingly Good Combo @vinylvalet It remains a bit of a mystery to me. I tried the $109 iPower X 15V with my ZS, as people had commented that 15V renders better sound compared to 12V. I also plugged it into the power conditioner. However, I didn't notice any sonic dif... | |
| Zen Stream/Zen DAC v2 a Surprisingly Good Combo I like the ZS, and it has been serving me well. It is a very capable performer up to its price point. However, I wouldn't go as far as to claim it as the best under $1k. There are several candidates reported to be equally capable performers in tha... | |
| Preamp with Parasound A21+ amp? The user feedback suggests that the preamp in question is clinical, sterile, and highly detailed in sound, potentially lacking warmth. This might not complement the detail-oriented nature of the Parasound A21/A23 series well. | |
| Have you seen the new McIntosh poster for $195? Yes, initially we're printing 250 copies, but there will likely be reprints afterward. What is the historical significance of it anyway? | |
| Zen Stream/Zen DAC v2 a Surprisingly Good Combo The Zen Stream has been working well for me, and over the past year, I’ve experimented with several DACs alongside it, including Zen DAC v2. I ended up returning the DAC but I think personal preference plays a significant role. I’ve kept the Schii... | |
| Streamer question The DMP-A5 everSolo pairing with a top-notch r2r DAC like the Gustard R26 or Denafrips Pontus II can create a heavenly listening experience. Its smooth and user-friendly native app interface also significantly enhances the overall experience. | |
| DAC as pre amp @carlsbad2 I have a Chord DAVE ... The Chord DAVE, valued at $14k, should ideally have an exceptional preamp section. Marketed as the 'ultimate DAC, Preamplifier, and Headphone Amplifier,' your experience using the DAC as a preamp should have bee... |