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| Setup question The Ortofon red has an output of 5.5mV which would work well with the phonostage within the NAD, as well as most of the budget MM phonostages now on the market. Please do not take offense, but i believe the use of an AVR as amplification for a vin... | |
| Best Sounding Passive Preamp Slowhand, if I might intrude, thanks in advance:M Brown, I own the SYS. Currently use it with a Dynaco ST-70. Have not compared it to my Jolida Fusion all tube pre in my primary system. Also own the Schiit Valhalla all tube headphone amp. Would l... | |
| Class "A" sound, as related to Stereophile. Yes, when it comes to room treatments it seems that one must overtreat to know where one has to 'dial back' to for best results. | |
| Upgrade Path - Preamp or DAC? What TT/cartridge do you use? | |
| Setup question Assuming you are keeping your system 5.1 for audio and video:You can use the NAD as a phonostage only by connecting it to a line level input on the AVR from the record out connection on the NAD. Otherwise I would consider purchasing a budget outbo... | |
| 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'. |