mesch
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| Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC? I also think that there are many older DACs (5-7 years old, possibly older) that could serve well in todays system. For computer audio most would require a USB/SPDIF converter, however this also is no problem as many good ones are available on the... | |
| Recommnedations for moderately price balanced IC's, and adaptors to an RCA end Check out CablesOnline.com. I purchased a pair of RCA to XLR cables from them to connect a DAC to a headphone amp. I found them on E-bay. I thought them to be of good quality for the price (~$20/pair).This would allow you to use your Sphinx as a p... | |
| Best Small Floorstanding Speaker under $2K Buying used removes much of the concern over buying 'unheard'. Item can be resold without great loss if purchased at fair price. With speakers shipping does become an issue. However, you can purchase a set of $2K speakers for under $1k buying used... | |
| Help choose best amp/preamp combo? The differential input impedances of amplifiers is a product of their design and what brings this on is beyond my scope of understanding. I do believe that this differential, in consideration alone, has little value in determining which amplifier ... | |
| yba integrated A dealer friend of mine once loaned me the AR Complete integrated amplifier. Used it in my system for a month. A very nice 50wpc piece. Detailed, non grainy, great soundstage. | |
| Vintage Dual 1228 Turntable : worth to upgrade cartridge ? I once had a Dual 1219 with a Shure V15 cartridge on it. Was very impressive for its day and $ (1970, bought on Okinawa US Base). I have not heard either of your choices. Check out the specs and make sure they have synergy with the Cambridge phon... | |
| Vintage Dual 1228 Turntable : worth to upgrade cartridge ? I am with yogiboy. I would replace cartirdge, keep the cambridge phonostage, and save your money. Why spend more until your are convinced on commitment towards vinyl. I have heard that phono cartridges age with time even if not used. This is firs... | |
| Recommnedations for moderately price balanced IC's, and adaptors to an RCA end Isn't the BAT VK-200 fully balanced? How does that work, using an unbalanced RCA to XLR cable into it? Not saying that it wouldn't work just wondering if there might be concerns? | |
| Bookshelf speakers and record player for Marantz 2245 receiver? I think the Rega R1 suggested by akg is one good fit given your amp and room constraints. Sensitivity of 90dB, nominal 8ohm impedance, and need not require placement far from back wall. Maybe you could find a used pair, thus saving money for the ... | |
| newbie DAC question Am I missing something here? Is there something wrong with your Music Hall integrated? I thought you were simply looking for a DAC for your CD player and for streaming. Seems you have accomplished that. Though your system is a budget one, at it's ... | |
| solid state amp power I would be more concerned about the nature of the gain provided by the Direct Stream DAC than the wattage of the amplifier. I would think one would want to drive an amp using 30- 70% range on volume control of the DS DAC. Other may chime in on my ... | |
| Please Help!! looking to get into computer audio. The USB input on the Bryston BDA-1 is the weak link, it is not asynchronous. I use a USB/SPDIF converter into one of the many digital inputs. | |
| First "audiophile" system, now what? Suggestions for best "bang for the buck" upgrade? I believe you have made great purchases on that Vincent amp and the speakers as well. I would be inclined to keep the amp. The question is how your speakers mate with it. This I don't know, however believe it to be what lowrider is alluding to.I a... | |
| Why do almost all women today hate home audio? mewsickbuff, you are welcome. Enjoyed your post on eric_squires thread! | |
| The merry go round. $700 seperates or integrated? For your $700 budget an integrated amp that can drive your speakers would be my suggestion. Need one that doubles wpc into 4 ohm loads. |