mesch
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| Gain into my preamp from DAC Thanks once again Al. I am going to call Jolida and ask how the XLR input is configured. | |
| looking for a new pre/amp or integrated amp Doug, As I stated in my 1st post of 1/24, check out the Bluesound Node 2. I am considering a Bluesound products myself, likely the Vault 2. I want to rip CDs.The cost of the Node 2 would leave ~$1500 of your budget for an 2 channel integrated amp... | |
| Schiit Modi Multibit Yes, Modi, not Mani. Need a proof reader! | |
| looking for a new pre/amp or integrated amp In my opinion a $2000 investment into a 2 box solution, a server and an integrated amplifier, would prove to be a a better investment, both sonically and ecconomicaly, over the short and long term, than a AVR. With the latter one is paying for too... | |
| Gain into my preamp from DAC Ai, thanks again for your reply. I knew after making the comparison that the input stage on the Jolida pre's XLR was not configured to deliver the expected gain, I was not sure as to why, or if it was even possible. I know know the answer to both ... | |
| Opinions re: debugging/repairing Cambridge Audio 540A amp stage I own a 540A which i am using in a secondary system. I believe it was manufactured in 2004, I bought it used here on AG for $150 shipped to my door.It is probably worth that today. Given the above, if something like what you are experiencing happe... | |
| Gain into my preamp from DAC Cleeds, I am not sure that the input portion of a single ended device can't be configured to accept both signals from a balanced device when connected via XLR such that the 6 dB gain is enforced. This was one aspect inherent to my question, and as... | |
| Gain into my preamp from DAC Not sure how one 'geberally' uses anything, however understand it to be very difficult :-). | |
| Schiit Modi Multibit If I was looking for a streamer, I would think the Bluesound Node 2's internal DAC would be be competitive against any of the external DACs under consideration herein. The Node 2 will not serve a CD player as transport however, lacks SPDIF input. ... | |
| Manual gain controls on Hafler 9180 I would try to position the controls on the amp such that I advance the volume control on the preamp to about the 2 o'clock position for the loudest desired system volume. Hopefully this can be done such that the attenuation on the amp is minimal. | |
| Wow! Vintage HiFi magazines. Thanks noromance! | |
| looking for a new pre/amp or integrated amp The requirement for a ethernet connection seems to me to be the tough box. Check out the Bluesound Node 2 ($500), which has ethernet will allow streaming music. Leaving rest of budget for a separate integrated amplifier with phonostage. | |
| Vincent SV-500 I once own the vincent 226. A great integrated with tight bass, smooth mids and highs, great soundstage. Wish I never sold it! I have not heard the 500. | |
| hybrid integrateds (Vincent and others) Yea, I used to own the 226. A great integrated with tight bass, smooth mids and highs, great soundstage and imaging. Wish I never sold it. Another one which I currently own is the Pathos Model One MKII. Doesn't have the power of the Vincent, at 13... | |
| Foundation made of Speakers.... What are you looking for in the way of an analog source? For the MAC Mini you will need a DAC. For amplification I would look for an integrated amplifier. |