mesch
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| Smooth sounding integrated <$1k Upscale Audio was/are selling the Music Fidelity model 2si for $599. At that price very hard to beat. | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? I am not one to speak about what is the best buy for any cable. I do know that without them my system sounds a little dull :). To me a reasonable expenditure for a cable might be up to 10% of the cost of the two components to be connected. There a... | |
| Help in deciding USB cable Ghulamr, sorry but I haven't any experience with the listed cables. I have beed researching Black cat cables, more so the ICs and speaker types. I agree with you that USB cables make a difference. It seems that it is how that 'difference' plays in... | |
| Received my Schiit Modi 3 yesterday.... I am with soix, try the coax cable if your player has that output. | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? I use a Audioquest VDM-5 coax between my CXC and Audio Mirror DAC. I also use the Glass toslink cable mentioned above by loomisjohnson. It connects my DVD player to the same DAC. Another quality glass toslink is made by Lifatec. Though more expens... | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? As I mentioned in an earlier post I am with you on getting a transport to use with your DAC. Added flexibility, no need for redundant DACs, better upgrade path. There are a couple posters on this thread that preferred the Audiolab transport over ... | |
| Would like advice on upgrading entry level system Yes the pre out/amp in ability is nice. Allows flexibility for upgrade path, use of a different amp/speaker combination, and as a diagnostic tool. The Yammy seems a great deal at the price offered you and I agree will to reduce loss if resold. | |
| Atma-Sphere, Dynaco ST 70 I had Ralph refurbish my ST-70 which was given to me without any signal tubes. He replaced the caps and needed resistors and recommended tube purchases, advice I took. Left it entirely stock. I agree that they sound great when restored by Ralph. ... | |
| Which amp would you go with The Arcam has both phono and digital inputs. Do you need those?The Rega has Phono only I believe, no digital.The Vincent is a hybrid design having a tube preamp stage and has digital input which is stated as for CD playback. Not sure the entire me... | |
| Would like advice on upgrading entry level system Yes I believe the A-S1100 with outboard DAC would be a better fit than either the Yammy A-s801 or the Outlaw receiver. Likely higher quality phonostage and greater flexibility on the digital side. | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Suggest using your Audioengine D1 and purchase either the Cambridge of Audiolab transport. Search digital forums here, a couple posters who have tried both say the sound of the Audiolab is better. I purchased the Cambridge due to the closeout pric... | |
| Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers Yes, Thanks for the update. | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? You could purchase the 1st gen Cambridge CXC transport new for close to $300, leaving you up to $400 for a DAC. What do you use for streaming now? | |
| Looking to get the best out of Redbook Cd listening with Dac a d Transport under 5K? I like your idea of sticking with the transport/dac option for now and adding streamer later. I recently paired the Cambridge CXC transport to a Mirror Audio Tubadour III DAC and like the result. At your budget you could get the Jay's Audio transp... | |
| Newbie want to use Vintage NAD 7227pe as preamp. Yes, if you want to upgrade amp save for a true upgrade. Going to the Parasound would be a sideways move IMO. |