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| looking for the best cd transport only, without dac As one who has been following this thread, I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the CXC. Currently I am using a Adcom DVD-137 into a Bryston BDA-1 DAC. | |
| Best Volume Settings? There are many preamps that provide too much gain when paired with the higher voltage outputs of many digital sources. The ability to reduce the output from these sources allows for less attenuation within the preamp. Often a sonic benefit. | |
| What should my next upgrade be? Your best experience Totally agree with implementing room treatment and system setup prior to changing equipment. Then upgrading the DAc and streaming system. | |
| $1000-$2000 Floor-standing speakers for larger room w/NAD 326bee The PSBs will sound much warmer, more laid back, than the Monitor Audios. | |
| stereo receiver recommendations The latest models of Yamaha integrateds and receivers have all the features the OP's colleague needs. And yes, stereo tuners are easy to come by inexpensively when one is willing to buy used to use with an integrated. That is they way I would appr... | |
| Pathos Classic One MKiII vs. my separates Thanks rudge. I am not in any hurry to change anything in my system until I sell the separate pre and amp. | |
| Pathos Classic One MKiII vs. my separates Just wanted to get back to say how much I enjoy the Pathos II. Very smooth sounding, solid bass, and great soundstage. May entertain the purchase of another to mono the pair. Not sure the need, since system is in a 12 x 15 x 8 foot room. Near fie... | |
| Need feedback on loudspeakers Milpai, Been following your thread and I am very impressed with the effort you have made to find 'the' speaker for you. I wish your the best with your choice. | |
| stereo receiver recommendations A couple things you (we) need to know to assist your colleague. What is model and power rating of the broken receiver? Did it power her speakers to satisfaction? What speaker is she using and what are the specs regarding sensitivity and impedance... | |
| Best DAC for my situation...Read on! I am thinking a used Bryston BDA-1 might be a good mate for your C48. They come up for sale used here often (as the USB input is substandard) and if it doesn't work out you could resell it for little to no loss. It doesn't have volume control, how... | |
| Room Acoustics Some thoughts on what I would try:Check out ATS Acoustics web site for DIY products. This just as an alternative to GIK (not suggesting better than). Find yourself a pair of standmounts that roll-off below 50Hz.Place speakers on short stands and a... | |
| Best DAC for my situation...Read on! I don't doubt that an improvement can be made using an external DAC. With a budget of $2000, and the fact that your sources output SPDIF, I would consider searching for a somewhat older DAC known for possessing a robust power supply and excellent ... | |
| Best DAC for my situation...Read on! Assuming that the volume levels are matched, there is no gain mismatch (likely not if you can use the volume control on C48 throughout the mid range for different levels), then it seems that you prefer the sound of the two sources via their intern... | |
| Help/advice with next upgrade I also agree with use of room treatment which can be DIY, and the use of an external USB/SPDIF converter. | |
| Help/advice with next upgrade Since you stream 75%, why not try a subscription to Tidal. Upgrade incoming signal to DAC.? |