mesch
Responses from mesch
| Starting from scratch and say $5000 Given the additional information: I would look into the latest Bluesound Node as a streamer. $600. Start with the built in DAC and once familiar with the new system consider adding an outboard DAC. | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! Forgot to add that I will get back regarding my findings once I have the experience. | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! @jjss49 Thanks for the FAQ. When I read it I also wondered when it might have been updated as I have read that many Maggie owners have driven them with a modern class D amplifier. At least the Magnepan people admitted that they have no experien... | |
| VINCENT AUDIO I once had a Vincent integrated which served me well. Went to separates and sold it. Wish I had not d'one so. | |
| Starting from scratch and say $5000 I am not inclined to make a specific recommendation at this time. That said: In your position I would consider an integrated amplifier. There are many great ones available that would fit into a system supported by your budget. I also would cons... | |
| How should I upgrade? A new preamp with a phono stage or just a phono preamp? If. Your tube pre and amp make for a good pairing for you I would purchase a quality SS phonostage. | |
| Is the XA25 a realistic option for LRS’s? +1 jjss49. | |
| Nuforce STA200 issue. Rumble every couple minutes Yes, people are giving them away because the amp doesn't serve their system. I have been thinking of selling mine. Another possibility would be to pair it with a DAC with an analog volume control. Another issue is that it isn't meant for speak... | |
| 8-10k budget suggestions please Great to hear. | |
| Law Of Diminishing Returns? +1 newbee and the support provided by jjss49.. It is a moving point, based on discretionary income. | |
| Nuforce STA200 issue. Rumble every couple minutes Yes, I agree it has a great sound. It is that the sensitivity and gain make it not a universal pairing. Likely why it became so highly discounted. Maybe a good fit for a vinyl system with lower output cartridge and phonostage. I am using mine wit... | |
| Nuforce STA200 issue. Rumble every couple minutes In my opinion the STA200 is aa perfect match for a passive preamp. It is highly sensitive (350mV), very high gain unit. I own one. It did not work with a Joilda tube preamp I once used. A low gain active SS pre may work. | |
| Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions I would not be concerned about the increased power of the Parasound it meets your needs and can be found at your budget. | |
| Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions I own both the Rogue Shinx V3 and a Yamaha A-S701 which is the same as the 801 regarding amplification and phonostage however the DACs are different. The Rogue is superior sonically and has a better phonostage. Also the Outlaw may be a viable ... | |
| Warm, Lush Laid-Back Smaller Floor Standers? Given you like most of what you have, I like the idea of adding a couple of subwoofers. In that size room they will bring the desired bass and add warmth to the presentation. |