mesch
Responses from mesch
| $1,500 upgrade budget/what would you do? Buy a used integrated amp made in the last ~5 years. If you want new, the Marantz 8005 is highly recommended and has phono stage.If working the Haflers are easily sold. | |
| Static electricity....again I use a humidifier in my room in winter. I also find that removing my shoes helps. | |
| Small System Rebuild. Need Integrated Amp +1 Rich.. Hard to go wrong. Also buy a used budget DAC and USB to SPDIF converter. Amps do not age as do DACs. | |
| So what would you recommend for my next upgrade? Dancub, Given all that is presented above, it remains my opinion that your weak link is the phono stage. You have a quality $1000 TT and $400 cartridge (provided it is in good condition) mated to a good, however budget, phono stage. I also believe... | |
| Looking for an alternative to Music Hall a70.2 How do you have the Oppo and PS DAC configured in your system for audio and video? | |
| building a system around dynaudios? I agree with Mapman regarding the power benefits. As AL said the X12s have been replaced but there are still some available and should be had at a discount. Quintessence Audio in Chicago had some in December. I heard them there driven by a Simaudi... | |
| So what would you recommend for my next upgrade? I moved into a dedicated audio room ~ 1 year ago. Made my own sound panels using supplies from ATS Acoustics. I also tune by ear, as I agree, more fun. It is an ongoing process. Seems I have a tendency to over treat then remove treatment until I g... | |
| So what would you recommend for my next upgrade? +1 Zd & Al. I would get shorter speaker cables also. Would not make any other significant changes until room is finished and tuned to your liking. | |
| Desktop System DAC What are you streaming off your computer, internet radio or stored CD files? | |
| Upgrade from AQ King Cobra to Columbia DBS Samac, I just bought the 1M pair and have not yet received them. I will get back to you once I have listened to them. I went for the Columbia for they were the 1st in the DBS line, just above the KCs. At used prices, my cable outlay between pre an... | |
| Building a new sound system opinions Do you also shop EBay and here on AG? Lots of possibilities for putting together a budget system.How are you going to use the Macbook Pro? Ae you going to load a collection of CDs, or just stream internet radio? Either way you will want a USB DAC.... | |
| Upgrade from AQ King Cobra to Columbia DBS Bought my second pair of Columbia. Run .5 m pair between DAC and Pre, and 1M pair from Pre to Amp. Thanks Bo and Zd. | |
| DAC for iMac System Congrats, glad you found one that fits your needs and budget. Enjoy. | |
| DAC for iMac System Willie, I am sure you are correct given that a new Bitfrost with Uber retails at $550. Would make for a great deal at $300 used. Maybe in another year? I am tempted to try out a Modi for a second system and would like to hear from someone who has ... | |
| Have Good DAC, Will This Work A Transport? Oops, forgot about the SACD limitation. I use my Arcam DVD137 in same fashion as described by Jrinkerptdnet. |