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| Upgrade Path - Preamp or DAC? Given that you deploy 3 sources your emphasis on the preamp makes sense, with the caveat that there is more than one way to an end. On the digital side improvements in both CD and Heos playback can be improved with a DAC. For this you would need t... | |
| Warm-up time for amps and preamps My system seems to takes 30min-1hr. It is left off and unplugged much of the time between listening sessions. Not sure what each component contributes to this need, DAC, tube pre, SS amp, speakers. No one seems to mention speakers however I can't ... | |
| Upgrade Path - Preamp or DAC? What other sources do you use in this system? The answer drives need for a preamp. Some DACs have variable output which may remove need for the pre. Is this true for the 851D? See other threads regarding direct connection of digital source to ampl... | |
| Supporting Amp/Preamp for Klipsch KLF 20's ? Robert, Based on your indicated NAD model options it appears that your budget may have been reduced. No problem there as your speakers are very efficient. I would think the NAD 356BEE to be a good choice, providing a little more power than the 326... | |
| How to increase volume of my turntable - pre-amp - amp setup Yes, the ProJect Phono Box E. Has 40dB gain. Seems likely the go-to phonostage at that price point. Guess not sold by Needle Doctor, sorry. | |
| How to increase volume of my turntable - pre-amp - amp setup The specs listed are for the Phono Record Box E, which in addition to being a phonostage also serves for analog to digital (A/D) conversion of LPs. The Phono Box is a phonostage only and thus less expensive $60, and yes, if its gain is also 40db ... | |
| What to do with audio Magazines I subscribe to Stereophile and TAS. I browse the current issue once received and keep it until a reread some months later. Keep a back log of about 1 year. In hot summer afternoons or cold winter day may read several issues at a time. After that,... | |
| Need recommendation for a CD player Sound to me like you have the opportunity to evaluate both approaches in your own system. I encourage you to do so. I also have a computer based system using the Mac Mini however at times insert a CD into my player. The Marantz will provide you th... | |
| How to increase volume of my turntable - pre-amp - amp setup What is gain on the ProJect Phono Box? Unless the Box has appreciably more gain than the Behringer how is that going to help?The answers to each of the OP's questions as posted in 4th paragraph are; yes and yes. We still don't know what AT cartri... | |
| Best sounding turntable and cartridge for $1100 Thanks for your post schism. I intend to pass my SG-3 on to one of my kids. Sunny, I had a dealer friend sell me mine highly discounted. One of the best audio buys I have made, especially given cost and 'time in grade'. | |
| 8-16 ohm budget speakers Kalali, I agree that either B5s are considered very good in their respective price range. I bought the Zensors used (in like new condition and age) for ~price of the B5s. I believe the Zensors retail at ~price of the UniFis. I haven't heard any of... | |
| How to increase volume of my turntable - pre-amp - amp setup Yes lowrider, I was afraid the OP has one of the budget AT cartridges that had the lower output which would not be suitable for the loudness levels desired with a 35dB gain phonostage. If so, a 5mV cartridge may provide the volume needed but not b... | |
| How to increase volume of my turntable - pre-amp - amp setup I believe he needs a phonostage with higher gain or a cartridge with higher output. At 35dB of gain he is not getting even 1 V output from cartridge/Behringer combo. If my calculations are correct it would require 46dB gain from phonostage to get ... | |
| Need small size speakers for fireplace. Just bought a pair of DALI Zensor 1s here on AG. Havn't received them yet but will get back once I've had some experience with them. | |
| 8-16 ohm budget speakers Well I sold the RP-160s and purchased a pair of DALI Zensor 1s. Not any more sensitive than my B&Ws however an easier load as impedance doesn't go below 5 ohms. Haven't received the Zensors yet to pair with the Dynaco. I expect that the Zenso... |