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| Looking to build a system for under $5k Joe, Yes soundstaging and imaging are very important to me also. My system resides in a bedroom (15x12x8 feet) and puts me front row center stage in a jazz club. Were you listening in rooms close to the size of yours? Thanks for the update. | |
| Are USB-SPDIF's relevant with today's DAC USB technology? I agree that upgrading beyond the HiFace for a PS DLIII is probably not a wise investment. I used this combination in the past. Then went to a Bryston BDA-1 with Audiophilleo 2 W/Pure Power. That was 4 years ago and I still use it today. Recentl... | |
| Older DAC connection to my Macbook?? I would go with a USB/SPDIF converter. I have used many with older DACs. Use an Audiophileo 2 with Pure Power power supply. They come up used here on AG. Wiith the added power supply probably run ~$500-$600. In the interim you might get a Music Fi... | |
| And B&K owners here? Loved my B&K ST-140! Bought it n 1985 and sold it here on AG in 2012. If I had it now I would consider talking to Musical Concepts regarding a refurbish and/or mod. | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k Joe, good to hear back from you. In as much as I agree with Audiotroy, and agree you should check out Audio Doctor, I also believe much of his advice and several of his questions were asked by several who responded to you in previous posts. I myse... | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? I recently bought a used Wyred4Sound DAC2. It allows selection of output gain with fixed output. I reduced the output such that I could remove a greater portion of the attenuation on my 326BEE such that I now can turn volume to 3 o'clock to get de... | |
| How do the Elac Uni-Fi UB5s compare to more expensive bookshelf speakers? I understand your desire to change the sonic character of your system via speaker change. Serves as one of best ways to explore and discover which sonic characteristics are most important to oneself. After that one can then improve on the quality ... | |
| How do the Elac Uni-Fi UB5s compare to more expensive bookshelf speakers? I believe in your premise Kalali, balance in a system is important, otherwise one is always chasing the 'weak link'. I have no doubt that the LS50 is capable of exposing the differences between a $500 SS amp vs. a $2000 tube one. Likely the UB5 co... | |
| Cable elevators They can easily be made for nothing. Why not try it, one may like it? | |
| Motherboard SDIF Output Or Soundcard I agree that the Schiit products offer great return for investment. Can't help to think that the Bitfrost Multibit would prove to be an improvement over the V90. Especially for the playback of redbook CDs as uncompressed computer files. | |
| Standmount speakers 4k-8k Been following your thread. Glad to know things worked out for you. Participating in this forum and purchasing via this site has proven very worthwhile for me as well. Enjoy! | |
| Need to upgrade Phono section of Rogue Cronos mag What is the gain from the CM phonostage? How much gain are you looking for? I feel that for a budget of $500-$1000 one could find a phonostage possessing the required gain for most cartridges that would be superior to that found in the CM. Not sli... | |
| Integrated amp upgrade Since you are looking to make a significant upgrade in 2 years I would keep the Classe till then. | |
| Upgrade sugestion please I once owned the studio 20 v. 4. I agree that they might be too bright in a lively room. What amp are you using now? Regarding your amp upgrade, you might start another thread once you have found speakers. I believe, based on past threads I have f... | |
| Motherboard SDIF Output Or Soundcard As with gdhal and gdnrbob, I also use USB. I would consider the purchase of a used M2Tech USB to SPDIF converter which plugs directly into the USB port and run coax to the V90. No USB cable needed. This opens the possibility of purchasing a older ... |