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| good integrated amps that don't include a phono section or a DAC What is power requirements? Are you looking for new or used? | |
| Least expensive discrete resistor ladder NOS DAC? Check out Linear Tube Audio. They sell MHDT models and another brand of interest that has been mentioned on this forum, however i forget the name. All are R2R NOS DACs. | |
| Newbie Looking for Advice on Streaming Music Correct jl35. I just looked up Music Direct. Given the Node 2 includes a DAC the $500 price tag seems quite reasonable. I understand that it will serve music off a external HD as well. | |
| Newbie Looking for Advice on Streaming Music For streaming Tidal, I suggested the Node 2 as a place to start. I believe the Node 2 requires an external DAC which should be purchased commensurate with partnering equipment. If Music Hall has them for $300, a great place to start.I am looking t... | |
| Newbie Looking for Advice on Streaming Music Look up Bluesound Node 2 online. | |
| Jolida sj502a tube advice +1 Ghosthouse. Contact Jolida, as they will advise on upgrades. | |
| Set me straight, don't pull punches I love Wyoming in general, Buffalo is a great little town, as is Ten Sleep, especially the brewery. Usually get out there each year for a visit. Big Horns, Sunlight Basin, Wind River, Tetons, & Beartooths into Montana. I own a pair of B&W ... | |
| Audio cables ,and power cords the most forgotton- part of an Audio system. Generally I consider 10% of the cost of the two components to be connected as reasonable for the connecting cable. | |
| Looking For A Change I advise against buying a 20 year or older amp. Many quality used one's less than 10 years old come available at your budget. | |
| Total newbie question here about completing a system +1 swampwalker regarding need for a phonostage. If using a computer for streaming you will want to purchase a digital to analog converter (DAC). Another option is the Bluesound Node 2, which will serve to replace computer and DAC, or the Bluesoun... | |
| How to bridge a Pathos Classic One On the MkII the switch is accessed via a small rectangular slot found on the bottom plate between the tube sockets. On the original the switch is located at the same place, however the bottom plate needs to be removed as it lacks the slot. Accordi... | |
| should I go with the rega brio or schiit vidar I agree with asp307. Many options available within your budget. Are you looking for a integrated amplifier, or can the Sonica be used directly into an amplifier? My bias would be toward using the Sonica with fixed output into a integrated. There a... | |
| CD player for heavy metal up to $400 You might look into the Marantz 5005 or 5006. Check out Music direct. | |
| what to buy first I agree with the aforementioned advice. However it is my belief there is more than one way to achieve your goal. The first step is to consider what you see as a total system budget once completed. Do you have an estimate of this? The answers to ... | |
| Biggest impact: moving from integrated to separates Given you can use your Cronus as an amplifier and it mates well with your current speakers I agree that you should look for a line stage preamp at this point. |