mesch
Responses from mesch
| Is it worth it? DAC question I am likely missing something, but it seems the Node isn't recognizing the DAC. Call Bluesound, there must be a way to instruct the node to do that. | |
| A reasonably priced DAC upgrade from Schiit Gumby I would try the MHDT Orchid DAC. Tube buffer output,. Possibly find a used Audio Mirror Tubadour III. I believe either would provide a presentation shift that would please you. | |
| Integrated amplifier for Fritz Speakers That is a good deal for a pair of Carreras. | |
| looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range One option is to purchase an integrated amplifier with a processor loop (tape loop) and insert a Schiit Loki (~$160) in the loop for low volume listing. | |
| Getting Back In - But Doing it Sanely Look into the Hegel 95 ($2000) or the 120 ($3000). Both have internal DACs to simplify system. | |
| Mystere ia21 a good integrated ? Read the review supplied by Yogi. The main concern is the high output impedance supplied by this amplifier. One needs to know the impedance characteristics of the speaker one wishes to use it with. | |
| Yamaha M80 Amp Call some of the high end audio stores in Chicago. They can recommend someone to contact. | |
| Magnepan optional speaker stands I mounted LRS+s flush so they stand straight up. And yes the optional are superior to the stock ones. The added distance off the floor improves soundstage. | |
| Speaker Recommendations Check out Fritz Speakers. I own a pair of his Carbon 7s MK2 which I switch out with my Maggie LSR+ speakers. I use an Aric Audio 6SN7 preamp in rotation with a Pass XA25 (for Maggies) or Aric's Transcend PP tube amplifier (for the Fritz). I beli... | |
| Integrated amplifier for Fritz Speakers I find that driving my Carbons with the Pass XA25 the sounds improves as the amp warms up. About one CD worth of warm up makes a difference. | |
| What do/did you do for a living? @jjss49 Yes. When I saw this I felt that I may have added to it. After a quick look it seems that it escaped me. So in correction.... I was a Researcher/Professor of Plant Breeding until I retired in 2006. Became a Audiogon member in 2011 as pa... | |
| Aric Audio I purchased his Special 6SN7 preamp about 4 years ago. Later his Transcend PP amplifier. Recently had Aric upgrade the Special so it is more like a souped up Transcend pre. As others herein have stated Aric is wonderful to work with. Highly recom... | |
| New Pass Labs Go To Yes, Pass Labs is great to deal with directly. | |
| Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit. Aric Audio makes a budget tube preamp. ~$1700 I believe. | |
| The perfect size double box +1 lak. |