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Responses from mesch
| Arcam SA20 vs. Parasound P6 I would use the Adcom as your preamp 1st prior to purchasing a new preamp. Learn to appreciate the improvements the separate amp is providing. Then consider replacing the Adcom with a preamp. Possibly consider getting a separate DAC at that time... | |
| Pass Labs Speaker Choices I use a Pass XA25 with Fritz Carbon 7s. The Pass is in rotation with an Aric Audio Transcend with EL34s in triode mode. | |
| Purchasing barely used NAD gear Yes, given the age of the components in question, and with interest in NAD, I would think a better option would be to purchase a ~5 year old used NAD C326BEE or C356BEE for around $300. I purchased recently a C356BEE off Audiogon for $290 includi... | |
| Mid-fi tube vs high-end SS Well for movies and gaming why not get a SS intrgrated such as the Parasound 23+ or or one from Music Fidelity or... something around $2K. | |
| 2.1 Stereo System for TV Listening I am in total agreement that a 2.1 system can be well suited for audio and video. My systems that provided for both were based on 2-way stand mount speakers placed for best music reproduction, well off front wall with TV centered in between on fr... | |
| Digital gain vs analog gain I am not suprised at your findings. I have always been advised that one should set iTunes at full volume. Then set amp such that your preamp can be run between 10-2 o'clock depending on desired volume ( therefor around 12) . This is usually the sw... | |
| Need preamp recommendations for a Dynakit ST-35. I am a very happy owner of a preamp and amplifier from Aric Audio. I reccomend you check Aric out online then if interested give Aric a call. You will benefit from the experience whether you go with one of his products or not. | |
| Vintage worth the time to explore? My thought is that one is better off exploring the used market for gear less than 10 years old. Most bang for the buck. There are amps at the same price point as the Marantz that can bring greater dynamics to the sound. Loss of warmth and color... | |
| CD Player - Dgital Out on Onkyo C-7030 Yes, congrats! Glad things worked out for you. | |
| Zavfino OCC SILVER DART 1.5 power cable +1 cleeds. | |
| Combination streamer and music server…without DAC I support your willingness to try the computer approach prior to spending hard earned cash. Congrats on your retirement. | |
| Passive subwoofer too loud. If it were me I would purchase the SChiit SYS or a Nobsound variable attenuator for ~$50 and place it between preamp and sub amp. Save thr receiver for a better purpose. | |
| Flat Screen Television behind speakers A nice quilt to cover the TV would help. Nice system | |
| Question about a set up The speaker cables mentioned by soix are a good buy. | |
| One dedicated circuit for each mono block? +1 separating digital from analog. |