mesch
Responses from mesch
| 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.? | |
| Wharfedale Denton vs Diamond 225 There is a pair of used Dentons offered here on AG. | |
| Which do I keep? That's the combo you should keep. | |
| Benefits of an external DAC Jond, I agree. That Audio Logic 34 would be something I would be interested in if looking for a DAC. | |
| Suggest a new amp/preamp/Dac streaming combo Yes, willemj, I failed to consider the sensitivity issue between older amps and newer digital sources. | |
| Best monoblock amps for $2000 used Yes, if I were looking for a set of monoblock amps in that price range (2-3K), I would be considering Odyssey SS or Quicksilver tube. The choice would be driven by the speaker system. | |
| Suggest a new amp/preamp/Dac streaming combo Well, you could load all your CDs onto your computer as full rez files(wav, AIFF, Flac) and not have need for a disc player. Course if your like me and sometimes also wish to spin a disc then you would need the player. There are players that allow... | |
| Which do I keep? Are you asking about amp/speaker combo? If so, of the 4 possible permutations, which do you prefer? I once owned the 300ti. Wish I never sold them. Would like to have them in a second system. | |
| Suggest a new amp/preamp/Dac streaming combo One can stream from a computer to a DAC. Could you elaborate more on what music sources you will be using? Do you own CDs or LPs? Are looking to download hirez files or just streaming internet radio?With your stated budget I would look for a integ... | |
| Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed? The point of diminishing return is a moving target. Depends on the amount of discretionary funds available, and knowledge base acquired by the person developing the system. Those with a deep pocket and a shallow knowledge base are more likely to e... | |
| Looking to completely overhaul my preamp section, knowledgeable people needed! Thanks for the feedback. Good luck with your future endeavors. | |
| 2.1 tube pre with ht bypass? Thought I saw a used Jolida Fusion up for sale here on AG just recently. |