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| First "audiophile" system, now what? Any easy fixes here? I understand that the 2M blue stylus can be substituted for the red on the red body. I am not sure of the cost differential but have read it makes for a significant upgrade. I agree with freediver regarding room treatments. Can be DIY. | |
| Cambridge CXC or Oppo 103 as new budget CD transport? I would purchase the CXC as it is designed for CD playback only. | |
| Enchancing video, adding audio in the bedroom. I use 2-channel systems for video/audio in my living room and think it does all I need. If going with the 10.2 speakers i would think a NAD 326BEE ($550 retail) would be all the amp you would need. Has subwoofer output, however no center channel ... | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! I agree that the Rotel pre is the weakest link in your current system( not considering speakers, not familiar with them). I once owned the B&K ST140 and thought it great. Owned it for 25 years.That said, there are many very good integrateds on... | |
| Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC? Stuartk stated he did not need a DAC at present however MAY find use for it at a later date. Also he is intending to keep the integrated of choice for a very long time. There are far more choices available for finding the integrated amplifier that... | |
| Thoughts on my current system Once you move and have installed the dedicated lines, I agree that you should try bypassing the power conditioner. | |
| The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg.. I would not care to bypass a tube based line stage with an OP one. Seems to me you would have paid for much you are not using by using the Sphinx as a pre. | |
| Is it possible for the center image to drift from lp to lp? Of the points listed I would suspect items 1 and 4. Does this drifting occur with any consistency as cartridge crosses the album? Could it be do to linear tracking angle of stylus as it crosses? | |
| Why do almost all women today hate home audio? The majority of women I know love home audio (as in having music in the home), as do the men. However few of them, either sex, just sit down just to listen to music or put anywhere near the thought most of us do into a system for that purpose. I c... | |
| Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC? +1 adg101. Purchase a separate DAC when needed. There always is a number of quality used DACs on the market when one is interested. | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! Ok, replace the separates with an integrated amp and get a music player. Some integrateds have internal DACs as do some players. I use a Mac computer and if ever I changed to a music server can't say which one I would purchase. There are many ver... | |
| Thoughts on my current system Your are welcome! | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! Set up your digital front end prior to the other changes. I would go with an external DAC for down the road flexibility. Keep your amp/pre for now.Have you listened to and are you set on the KEF LS-50s?When you say "either way I am getting a new p... | |
| Schiit Byfrost Multibit dac with cd transport I think you may be able to buy a new 851C for $1500. The internal DAC is accessible externally for streaming purposes. | |
| Bookshelf speakers on a budget I see from another thread you have settled on the Dali Zensor 1s. Have you purchased them yet? If so have you tried them with the Jolida amp? |