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| Will budget Schiit Modi3 help? Glad to hear the Modi is working out for you. Nice B-day present from your wife. | |
| What was your first system? When was that? 1970, my 1st system was Pioneer DX63 speakers, Sansui AU-555 integrated, Dual 1219 TT, Shure cartridge. | |
| What speakers work well with Arcam Solo 5.1 amp Louise, Just checking back in. How is your search going? I did have a thought that lead to the question: Does your Arcam have preamp outputs? This would lead to the possibility, if space allows, of adding a different amplifier, which in turn expan... | |
| MORE Esoteric problems Well, I am embarrassed, in my post of 5/4/19 I typed TAD instead of TAP. Sorry to all. | |
| Can I use 2 two channel amps to run a 3 channel system? leaving one side of an amp unused The power (volume) from the center channel output is controlled within the AVR setting to balance center channel with L & R. | |
| Can I use 2 two channel amps to run a 3 channel system? leaving one side of an amp unused If the signal is a center channel output from a AVR wouldn't it be summed? | |
| Help selecting a new preamp Well, to simplify the SYS just might do the trick. To improve sound it depends on what improvements are called for. I own a SYS, and it is truly simple, having only 2 inputs and single output with volume control. As a passive the sonics of your s... | |
| Why a separate DAC? Might want to check out the Mirror Audio Tubadour III. $1500. Tube output stage. | |
| What’s really hurting the audio hobby? I agree with 8th-note in that there has never been a better time to be interested in this hobby. More choices as to sources, avenues of amplification, and speaker designs at all price levels. The avenues for acquiring the knowledge required have e... | |
| What’s really hurting the audio hobby? To me this hobby is driven by those who actually sit down to enjoy a listening session with out distraction. This requires a system that draws one into the experience, thusly driving the search for such a system. Regardless of budget, system devel... | |
| BookShelf or Floor Standing Speakers OK, so you anticipate living in smaller spaces and you have always liked stand mounts. Stands last several lifetimes, if you own a good pair you are good to go. Stick with stand mount speakers and get best return on investment. | |
| My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system. The benefit is that you are forced to stand in the sweet spot. Not for basketball players however. | |
| Preamp suggestions One could try out the passive SYS for $50. Would serve as a great indicator of how much power is needed from a phonostage into the PA-5 amp. Buying and selling one would result in little loss. | |
| Preamp suggestions Schiit also sells short interconnects for their products, $20/pair. I have used Blue Jean LC-1, with my passive SYS which are very low capacitance cable than can be made to any length. | |
| Pathos Classic One MKiII vs. my separates Hifioutlaw, I am not familiar with the Boenickes. I believe results from using two Pathos Model ones in bridged mode would be dependent on the reasons the Boenickes are power hungry, sensitivity or impedance. The Pathos are rated at 70wpc into 8oh... |