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| First Stereo System Help Given your speakers specs, I would consider a integrated that provides a 4ohm rating of ~150wpc. Though you don't listen at high levels, your speakers will be better controlled with the extra power reserves. If possible, take your speakers to deal... | |
| What to upgrade/do next? I agree with getting the phono stage 1st. Given your budget of $1000 max for both items, I would set aside $500 for the TT to include cartridge. Keep in mind that the cartridges that come with a turntable are good compliments at the selling point,... | |
| Help select integrated 2 channel amp under 1000 Congrats on your purchase. Pangea PCs are good choice for $$$. | |
| First Stereo System Help Do you know the resistance (ohms) and sensitivity of the Totems? Will be helpful in the selection of an amp. Could take speakers to the Music Hall dealer and listen. Should be able to buy the 15.2 at discount. | |
| Help select integrated 2 channel amp under 1000 Given your needs, I agree with the PM8004 recommendations provided it will drive your speakers to the level you need in the room you are using. There is a great difference in sound between the Vincent Hybrid integrateds (warm, great soundstage) an... | |
| What to upgrade/do next? I concur with those that believe the TT to be the weak link. A ProJect Debut carbon with cartridge can be had for ~`$400 leaving $$ left for phono stage. There is also Rega or Music Hall versions at that price point. Check out Needle Doctor or Mus... | |
| $1500 for a whole system, budding audiophile Check out Music Direct online. Currently have several brands on sale. Focal speakers, Marantz integrateds, iFi components, Musical Fidelity. Just received catalog and thought of your post, not affiliated. | |
| $1500 for a whole system, budding audiophile +1 on the Acman3 recommendation of the Hegel D70 with onboard dac. | |
| $1500 for a whole system, budding audiophile Sufen makes many good points. Many 1st year college students live in dorm, then move out to apartment. Either way space issue and the ability to get the most from a $1500 system is difficult. Another issue is that many other associates one makes i... | |
| Seeking DAC advice THe iFI iLink is another budget USB converter that is highly thought of. | |
| Seeking DAC advice Given that you have a integrated amp, and if you don't need the headphone option, I would not buy the DacMagic. One way to improve a budget DAC for computer (USB) use is to employ a USB/SPDIF converter. My approach has been to buy a older use DAC ... | |
| Monitor speaker recommendations Have heard the Dynaudio Excite X12. I thought them to be wonderful for the price. They were driven by SS amp though. 1st version can be found under $1000, New version just released. A pair on sale here for~$850. | |
| help me "face the music"? Having a Macbook pro is a good start.Use USB directly into Rega DAC. Rip several favorite CDs using I tunes with error correction to AIFF files. What do you think of the sound?Then improve playback program and ad a USB converter. A used V-link can... | |
| The quest I also agree with Charles. Was a strong vinyl advocate throughout the 90s. Now I primarily play via computer set up as server. Actually not that difficult to set up quality digital system. | |
| What do I need to set up digital music server? Steve, do you recommend use of a reclocker between disk player used as transport and DAC? |