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| should i go with kt150's now or wait a bit?? Sounds like the 150s are the way to go. As Wolf stated i would keep the 120s as a back up set. Also you might want to reinstall the 120s after extended listening to the 150s to best discern the advantages of the latter. | |
| So many variables with audio +1 hew. #s 1, 2, and 3 in particular are very important for those building their 1st system. | |
| $800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system As an update to my last post: The 325BEE remains for sale. The seller is asking $300 plus shipping. You might offer the $300 to include shipping. Underwoodwally is offering the Micro Mega MyDAC for $249. I think this to be a very good DAC that wo... | |
| $800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system I own the NAD 326BEE and think it to be an excellent option given your budget ($550 new retail). I believe there is a used C325BEE for sale here on AG. Buy a used DAC that will accommodate your digital sources (what are they?). Buy used interconne... | |
| Integrated Amp Vs. Outboard DAC I also believe an external DAC is the way to go. What digital source(s), other than the TV, will you use? This is important when considering your input need for the DAC. I believe there are several integrated amplifiers that will serve your 10.1s ... | |
| Importance of input tubes to sound quality? Simao, based on your original post I also was hoping to get more feedback on the relative benefits of rolling driver vs. output tubes, such as that provided by brf. Good thread! I use a tube all pre with a SS amp. While I realize the pre has dri... | |
| Building a system from scratch (other than speakers) It sounds to me that when you have time to listen you want to make it a more involving session, isolating music from video. You have been given good advice so far. I also believe given your budget that an integrated amplifier is the way to go. How... | |
| Would you be more likely to buy new gear out of state if there was no sales tax Amazon collects sales taxes form Illinois purchasers. | |
| if you had my system and $2,000 budgeted for an upgrade, where would you spend it? You mentioned that you are considering DIY room treatments. Look up ATS Acoustics, They have a great line of products for the DIY’er. | |
| Vinyl noob needs help with cartridge +1 Swamp. Given that you are just starting out and own an AI pre (which one?) stick to a MM cartridge. Many choices out there. | |
| Any suggestion on DAC below $1,500 What system? | |
| Tube Integrated Amp - Help Please Yes, Jolida MD is the real deal. I own the Jolida Fusion pre. Have yet to get the MD mods, however looking forward to doing so. | |
| Dedicated Line Advise Cleeds, I agree it is not necessary. However my Square D service panel in the home I built has the input posts exposed such that it would be possible to contact one when swapping around several breakers. Now, i don’t know what it would cost to rem... | |
| Dedicated Line Advise I bought a home for my kids to live in while going to college. Built in 1923, it had a new box installed, actually 2 boxes. One outside box that carried a mains breaker which fed a interior box for the home. Never seen this before. If wanting to w... | |
| In a lot of these threads people say without the room being treated I have a small (~12 x 15 ft.) dedicated audio room. I also made my own treatments. Treat corners, 1st reflections and behind listening position. I agree that it is easy to over treat, however my approach was to over treat then back off as a way to... |