mesch
Responses from mesch
| 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? | |
| What NAD amplifier to get? Do you need the DAC that is provided by the 3020D? If not I would look for a used 325BEE which should run ~$200-$250 in good condition or a 326BEE for ~$100 more. What would the C350 cost you? | |
| Thoughts on my current system I would make the move first. Then after listening to your system in the new room, after system positioning and room treatment as applicable,then make changes. Explore the newer file servers and DACs in the meantime for the hi-rez needs. | |
| > $500 integrated amp to drive JBL 530 speakers full range Great! Let us know how you like the Brio with both speakers. | |
| What to do? I agree with yogiboy, take the refund. Purchase a different integrated and a used external DAC. | |
| Affordable amp suggestions to go with DALI-Zensor 1 speakers There is a Cambridge audio 650A (50wpc) for sale on here on AG. At sellers asking price would cost ~$180 including shipping. Due to feedback issue (lack of) you might want to use the hidden message system to provide phone number to talk with sell... | |
| Your single favorite component I would have to say that my BEL 1001 MK5 (made in 2007) is the top component in my system. | |
| Is my room going to suck Great! | |
| > $500 integrated amp to drive JBL 530 speakers full range As with tis49 and if purchasinf new, of the 3 you list I would purchase the NAD. However, the used Marantz 8004 mentioned by adg101 might serve the JBLs better. Do you need a phono stage? | |
| Bookshelf speakers on a budget If you are willing to purchase used check out the SS integrateds offered here on AG. | |
| Bookshelf speakers on a budget You could look for a pair of B&W 685s used. Likely would cost ~$350 shipped ($650 when new). They are front ported and work well close to back wall. One issue is that they require power much as the aforementioned Dali and Elacs do. Many think ... | |
| Why do you give bad advice? Jack, Not sure we are there yet but I liked your perspective. |