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| would I be better off... I agree with Bomb. I would keep your amp and get an outboard DAC. Please tell us more about your setup: computer, file types, playback software, speakers. | |
| Back to Square One I cant help but think that the Pioneers would work for you even though rear ported. They are rolled off at high and low frequencies which would benefit your lively room regarding the higher frequencies and close to wall placement would augment th... | |
| Back to Square One If you are anticipating an speaker upgrade when finances allow, I would go with the Pioneer sp22s for now. A very pleasing sound at a price that will allow for savings to be set aside for the future. | |
| Macbook +DAC versus cd player+DAC I use a Mac Pro and a Mac Mini, both with Pure Music into different systems. In both cases I use a USB/Spdif converter into a DAC. I found Pure Music relatively easy to set up and without glitches. With single purchase can be used on 2 computers. | |
| Room treatment I built my panels using products form ATS acoustics, Piper City Illinois.They have everything one needs. See their web site. They are very helpful. I used 1x3 pine for the frames, lighter in weight. Good luck! | |
| Buying equipment Swarthy, yes, I appreciate that going to Wyoming in summer months to enjoy the mountains is quite different than living there year around. Analogous to going to an audio dealership and listening to gear and living with same at home. An appreciatio... | |
| Refurbish a Dynaco St70 Wow Papa, what a great deal! My ST-70 came to me free as it was going to be thrown out. Have not yet sent it to Ralph however the intent remains. | |
| Buying equipment Swarthy, I love Wyoming! Bear Tooth range, Tetons, Wind River all great!I did not find where you state your budget. However Music Direct is a good choice. Also Audio Advisor. I would buy an integrated amplifier with built in phonostage, a quality ... | |
| Which Audioquest XLR? Kalbi, I had used the Audioquest King Cobra and, based on advise from this forum, upgraded to the Columbia (72V pack). I thought it made an improvement in my system. However the KC can be had for about 1/2 the Columbia on used market. Given the co... | |
| do players like Foobar improve sound of internet Check into the Wireworld USB cable line. Chroma can be had for $30. Next up line I believe is Starlight 5, ~$50. | |
| Low cost DAC Should be able to turn the TV speakers off using the TV menu options. | |
| Which Audioquest XLR? The AQ Diamond Back and King Cobra have same design with the KC using higher grade copper. Both now sold new highly discounted, and quite available on the used market. Both offer good SC for the $$$. | |
| Class D at low volume Been traveling w/o computer. Upon return I have found this to be a very interesting and educational thread! Thanks to everyone. | |
| Non-Fatiguing bedroom system? Can’t think of a better place for a fatiguing system. :-)How about a NAD316Bee driving a pair of Pioneer SP22 speakers. At less than $500 leaves $$$ for source. | |
| Help with speaker cable under $500 for new system Mapman, I buy Monoprice 12 ga. in wall speaker cable to provide to my friends who are inclined to use 18ga (or less ga.) zip cord. I believe that cable works well for, and improves, those budget systems. I also buy inexpensive shielded interconnec... |