mesch
Responses from mesch
| NAD Preamp Consider a used tube pre. Jolida or Quicksilver. | |
| Best sounding "budget" integrated amp for Vandersteen 2C. I can recommend the Yamaha A-S301 has phono and DAC for ~$350 new. | |
| Next step: preamp or phono preamp I do like the VPI turntables. If I was looking for one I would be looking for a used VPI Classic 1. They originally sold for ~$2500, sans cartridge. Given you have a system in play now you can afford to take your time and 'get it right'. You are w... | |
| Next step: preamp or phono preamp Since the SYS/Lounge seem to play well into your amplifier, I believe an upgrade in TT/Tonearm/cartridge will make a significant improvement in your overall experience. The source sets the limit on what can be derived from a system. Maybe you shou... | |
| digital Check out the Bluesound Vault 2. | |
| Next step: preamp or phono preamp Well, since you have decided on the pre and phonostage then trying the phonostage with the SYS 1st might prove interesting. You may possibly decide to upgrade the TT/cartridge prior to the linestage pre. Not sure about phonostage compatibility wit... | |
| Possible Upgrade I agree that you should start at the source. Contact Bluesound regarding the Node 2, tell them what your needs are. It is a server with internal DAC that sells for $500. | |
| Next step: preamp or phono preamp Given you are looking for a line stage preamp, a separate phonostage, and replacing your TT and cartridge, I suggest you first purchase the line stage pre that mates well with your amplifier. Then consider the phonostage and TT/cartridge together. | |
| NAD C 275 Bee +1 on the value of the Vincent! | |
| DEDICATED CD PLAYER $1K AND UNDER, THOUGHTS? I woud like to know what you think of the Oppo vs. your Marantz when playing CDs. Which Oppo? | |
| Amplifier for home stereo dedicated to lossless quality music The Yamaha DAC is likely superior to the Chromecast. It can receive files up to 24/192. | |
| Amplifier for home stereo dedicated to lossless quality music The S501 at $400 was a great purchase. When you stated that you didn't want to spend $1000 on amplification I was thinking you wanted to get well under that. I think it to be a great match with your setup, economics and sonics. | |
| Amplifier for home stereo dedicated to lossless quality music What is your budget? | |
| Amplifier for home stereo dedicated to lossless quality music There are many quality integrated amplifiers priced under $1000. Some also have an internal DAC. One great option is the Yamaha A-S301, S501. S701, S801 line of integrated amplifiers. All have internal DAC. The 701 and 801 provide 100wpc into 8ohm... | |
| Solid core Versus Stranded Speaker cables Wolf, which Rockets did you buy? |