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| Another new DAC: Audio Mirror jtcf, Right now I am using a Audioquest VDM-5 coax cable. Once I sort out the other changes I wish to make in my system I may consider a change in cabling. I am happy with the DAC however have only about 30 hrs. on it. Will have an extended listen... | |
| Low Cost DACs I have a Schiit Modi2 and also purchased a used Micromega MyDac for $125. Either would make an improvement when playing from a computer. The Modi 2 can be found used for close to $50. That version has USB input only however may be all you need. I... | |
| Small room amp and speakers recommendation Check into the Pathos Classic Model One MK3. A wonderful looking and sounding hybrid amplifier. | |
| original cambridge cxc cd transport Right now the CXC is the least expensive transport available purchased new. Now can be found for around $300. I own one and am pleased with it's performance. | |
| Looking to Try a Passive Preamp Yes, the output impedance for the DAC seemed high to me. This is the information I received from Vlad at Audio Mirror. Also the output impedance for the SYS seems high. Is this so?As to input impedances, am I right that the input impedance 'seen' ... | |
| Another new DAC: Audio Mirror Well, I received my Tubadour yesterday and have put about 7 hours on it. I am very pleased with the sound and understand it will only get better. I use it with a Cambridge CXC transport. It replaced a Bryston BDA-1, which I felt is a very good DAC... | |
| Upgrade Advice Request At your price point I would consider upgrading to a late model integrated amplifier. What is your room size? | |
| Headphone DAC for under $150. +1 for Schiit Modi. I own the Modi 2. It has USB input only. No external power supply. | |
| Upgrading a CD/SACD player with integral DAC If playing CDs only, I would buy the R2R multibit DAC and CD transport combination that best complimented my system, tastes, and budget. | |
| Another Analog v. Digital Thread? Not Really +1 2channel8. On a related thought, how about the quality comparison between CD players vs.turntables at budget end of the spectrum, say $500? | |
| Should I still buy a CD player? Suggest one? I can also agree on the Cambridge CXC v1. Currently are easily found under $400. Great transport. | |
| Advice on whether speaker upgrade is in order As turnbrown stated, I would try speakers without sub. Spend some time to hear if that improves midrange and highs. If you remain wanting more bass then look into getting a more full range pair of speakers having very smooth upper frequencies. | |
| What is the most FUN pair of speakers you've ever had and why? Bought a pair of Pioneer CS63DX speakers in 1970. My 1st pair of decent speakers. Had lots of fun with them. Always wondered how they would sound with my more recent systems. | |
| Salk bookshelf or Dynaudio bookshelf? Or something else? I have used my Macbook Pro with Pure Music playback program playing CDs ripped as AIFF files into a DAC. Also usb input is asynchronous, placing DAC in charge of data stream vs. computer. . That would make for an improvement over compressed files.... | |
| Should I still buy a CD player? Suggest one? I believe to get equivalent playback from vinyl as from digital, vinyl is more expensive, both in hardware and software. Since your post refers to CD playback I will suggest that you consider the purchase of a CD transport and a DAC. Having separ... |