mesch
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| Pre-Amp vs. Integrated...why? Your Marantz is a receiver having a tuner, phonostage (sometimes called a phono preamp), a linestage preamp and an amplifier. There are integrated amplifiers having a line stage preamp and an amplifier combined. Some also include an internal phono... | |
| Help an old guy with connection question please I doubt the USB input will sound as good as using the Bluesound DAC into an analog input. | |
| DIY acoustic panels? As a follow-up to my last post. I purchased from ATS: 1 box Rouxul Rockwood 60 panels 2", and Burlap fabric. I purchased 1 x 3" pine boards and hardware to make frames. I built 6 panels for the price of 2 pre made by ATS ($114). | |
| DIY acoustic panels? Look up ATS Acoustics, Piper City Illinois. I built several panels using their products. Have a good website. | |
| Toslink vs. RCA Well, are you talking toslink optical vs. coax RCA digital output from streamer or are you comparing digital output vs. analog RCA output from streamer. If former, I prefer to use the coax digital output over toslink. If latter it depends on which... | |
| Recommended Amps and preamps for Polk RTI A7s HELP!!! Why not look into the purchase of an integrated amplifier? An integrated has 2-channel preamp and amplifier in single housing. Many have built in DAC or phonostage, some both. Yamaha makes several models, the A-s701 or 801 provide 100wpc into 8ohm... | |
| Integrated w/phono but no DAC Congrats on your purchase! | |
| Integrated w/phono but no DAC I would consider the Outlaw if looking for a receiver Yamaha also makes one in your price range. Both do contain phonostage and DAC. | |
| Shelf speakers for a Yamaha RS202? There is a Pioneer Authorized dealer selling the Pioneer BS22-LR speakers for $100 with free shipping on E-bay. Best $100/pair speaker that can be bought new that I know of. | |
| Music Fidelity V-Link 192 Though I am a user of USB/SPDIF converters (V-link, M2Tech Hiface, Audiophellio) I am not sure the V-Link would prove a benefit over your V90 for streaming Spotify Premium. The V90 has asynchronous USB input. | |
| What Amplifier would you recommend to power KEF Q350’s? I believe either the Yamaha A-s501or the Marantz PM6005 would make for a upgrade over the Sherwood and complement your current speakers well. The Yahama has both phono and digital inputs (no USB). The Marantz has phono input, don't recall about di... | |
| DAC Confusion Given you also play vinyl, I agree with your thought to focus on an integrated that has a quality phonostage, use the N100 DAC for now and explore the DAC market for a possible upgrade later. | |
| Looking for a Optical (toslink) cable As a follow-up, I just purchased a used 24" Lifatec Optical cable off Ebay. Supposedly well cared for. Looked to be in good shape. Thanks again to responders! | |
| Looking for a Optical (toslink) cable Thanks to everyone for the response! I must admit to being guilty of not doing my homework prior to posting, and embarrassed I failed to do so. I could easily have found my answer. I will look into the Lifatec cable as it seems to best fit my nee... | |
| Best bookshelf speakers +1 lak. The Focal Chorus 706 are now sold new for $550. I have a pair in a secondary system. They fit your room size well. Have a very articulate midrange and treble, doesn't go as low as you are looking for ( at your budget this is expecting too ... |