mesch
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| Separate Phono Pre - $$ before I will hear a SIGNIFICANT difference vs. integrated? Well, if you think you might want to upgrade your vinyl system, via cartridge or phonostage, then I would start with the Mani and a line level integrated. You can test the value of the Mani over the phonostage within the NAD receiver prior to purc... | |
| celestion 100 or b&w dm 601 s2 +1 viridian. Seems you have heard them both. What is your take? Can you hear them with your amp? | |
| Best budget preamp for my entry level system? Well, the USP-1 is ~10 years old. The PT-100 is new. Not knowing the comparative build quality or sonics hard to say which way to go. Likely the new one could be returned if it doesn't work out. Both seem to offer much at their price point.Matchin... | |
| Best budget preamp for my entry level system? If you hadn't already purchased the amp, I would have suggested an integrated. Since you have the amp, and wish not to sell it, the PT-100 offers allot for the money; phonostage, DAC, headphone amp, and 3 additional line level inputs. | |
| Help ! +2 on the Roberjerman suggestion. | |
| 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... |