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| Best budget integrated choices I should have said, regarding the amps I mentioned, "and there are other brand/models one can consider". The Yamaha S801 is one. | |
| Best budget integrated choices Use your Yamaha, save some money. Watch for a Audio Refinement, Arcam A19, NAD 356BEE, or Marantz 8004 or 5 series, or maybe Rouge audio Sphinx. Any could be had for $5-700 depending on model. I had a Audio Refinement in my system ~6 years age and... | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? I am thinking of going up the NAD line, though I will likely look for a used unit. I tried the soft clipping function on the 326 however think it reduces dynamics. How much better does the 356 drive speakers over the 326? I am thinking I could use... | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k I just went to the Audio Connections web site. Why not go back and ask to listen to the Vandys as driven by the Rouge Sphinx and Cronus, Nad 356BEE and C375, Hegel 80, in addition to the Belles? | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k You have selected speakers, now focus on an integrated amplifier that plays well with them. I would suggest that you focus on finding a quality line level integrated amp and a used external DAC. A DAC with the appropriate inputs can serve for CD ... | |
| I need a recommendation for long(er) cables Buy Canare 4s11 cable by the foot and terminate yourself. Otherwise check out Blue Jeans cable they can provide quality terminated pairs at length desired. | |
| What do I need to get Hi-rez out of my late 2013 mackbook air? What is your budget for a DAC? What is rest of the system? | |
| What do I need to get Hi-rez out of my late 2013 mackbook air? What are you outputting to? | |
| Looking to upgrade my preamp, suggestions? Congrats on finding a pre that provides such satisfaction. | |
| 2 channel amp sound VS. HT amp sound Yes, I saw the ad for the 8003 and based on sellers description did have HT bypass. If budget is tight I would go for it. Should match well with your Marantz AVR and will provide you with both worlds. Should prove to be a nice amp for the money an... | |
| 2 channel amp sound VS. HT amp sound DO you know the age of both units? Since the Marantz PMs are now in the 8006 series, the 8003 must be 10+ years old by now. Once you move are you planning 2 separate systems, 2 channel and surround or a merge? | |
| Audioquest or Transparent? I am approaching 68, what's 15 years? I use mostly Audioquest cables, well designed and built, and easy to purchase used as they are popular and have been around a long time. | |
| "on the fly" It means adjustment by ear while listening, in this case while playing a record. | |
| Picking up my Prime on Saturday Wow, new front end and speakers, the two components that most impact the character as well as the quality of a system, congrats! | |
| And B&K owners here? For a budget system in a small room the Fostex speakers look interesting. Especially when paired with a small sub. Any idea what the impedance and sensitivity parameters are on them? |