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| How old is too old for a Dac? I set a budget and look for a DAC that is used, however 3-5 years old. I believe I can purchase a better built DAC that way. Better power supply and analog output stage being a priority. I am a fan of external USB/SPDIF conversion so USB implement... | |
| NAD 3020 or C326BEE Integrated? Help me choose. A refurbished 3020 would certainly be flippable, depending on the 'strike price'. A 326BEE in good condition would also be an easy sell at $250. They are running ~$350 used now. | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? I have always been a fan of NAD integrated amplifiers for their sound, however when you get past the price of the C356BEE, the competition gets stiffer. Let us know how things progress with the 375. | |
| NAD 3020 or C326BEE Integrated? Help me choose. It is my opinion that at $250, a good condition 326BEE is easily the better deal. If later you decide you want a different amp you would be able to sell it without loss. | |
| Preamp for Halo A21 and/or B&K ST2140 For trying a preamp to replace the volume within the pre/DAC I would go with a tube pre. Quicksilver make one in your budget. I own a Jolida Fusion which retails at $1350. Very nice unit and has the features you want. | |
| NAD 3020 or C326BEE Integrated? Help me choose. I own the C 326 BEE and think it to be a quality integrated and provides more power than the 3020 I would prefer it over a refurbished 3020. As reubent asked, what price point? | |
| Building an all analog system around Magnepan .7 for 4K and under All components impact the quality of a system, however with a vinyl system, the two transducers, speakers and cartridge, have the greatest impact on the character as well as the quality. Since you already have chosen speakers, I would focus on id... | |
| Fuse and Power Cable improvements 'how'? - Nuprime ID-8 I heard the Kudos C2 in a dealership in Austin, TX. Thought them to sound very good to me. They were driven by a Mystery Tube integrated amp, Not a 100wpc amp. I would reconsider the possible lack of synergy between amp and speaker. | |
| Owens Corning 703 vs. Roxul Safe 'n' Sound? I use ATS Acoustics. Fortunately I live in Illinois and travel there to avoid shipping. Easy to build ones own panels. | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? Thanks for the reply. Yes I understand the power issue. In my primary system I use a BEL 1001 MK5 which is also rated at 50wpc however pushes 200wpc into a 2 ohm load. It offers far more control over any speaker than the 326. Regarding the two NAD... | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k You are welcome. Have to commend Johnny for great service. | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k You did well my friend. Please get back to us once system is set up in your room and you have spent some time with it. I believe you made some wise choices all around. I wasn't sure if you intended on using a computer for streaming and did not kno... | |
| I need a recommendation for long(er) cables 50 feet of Canare 4s11 should cost you ~$75. Can be terminated single or biwire. | |
| How old is too old for a Dac? I believe that for redbook CD playback via transport or as uncompressed files from computer or server, use of an older DAC with an excellent power supply and analog output stage at a fraction of original cost seems appealing to me. Of course, with... | |
| Should I update my preamp or buy new one? I agree with Nordicnorm, a cost evaluation between a refurbish or a replacement needs to be considered. It seems to me that, given you can get a good discount and can sell your Cary works in favor of a purchase. |