mesch
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| I feel it is time to upgrade my 1977 system....... OK, you have a TT. Are there other sources under consideration? As by Bob, if your are going to keep your current speakers knowledge as to their impedance would help. Knowledge of the power capabilities for the Pioneer amplifier would help. Wit... | |
| Is the XA25 a realistic option for LRS’s? Well I just finished a 5 hour listening session with my newly acquired LSA+ speakers driven by my Pass XA-25. Room has a volume of 15x17x8.5' and well treated. Amp was driven by my Aric Audio tube pre set to a gain of 16-18 dB. The XA-25 has gain... | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! Well this is the 1st day with my new LRS+ speakers. I have them mounted with the Maggie riser stands. Room as described in a post above. I am using my Pass XA-25. System is in a averaged sized bedroom well treated. Driving the amp with my Aric ... | |
| Starting from scratch and say $5000 I agree with you regarding a thread in the speaker topics. ask for recommendations in the ~$2000 range. Keeping in mind that the easier to drive speakers are often more expensive however save on the cost of amplification. One stand mount spe... | |
| Starting from scratch and say $5000 Given the additional information: I would look into the latest Bluesound Node as a streamer. $600. Start with the built in DAC and once familiar with the new system consider adding an outboard DAC. | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! Forgot to add that I will get back regarding my findings once I have the experience. | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! @jjss49 Thanks for the FAQ. When I read it I also wondered when it might have been updated as I have read that many Maggie owners have driven them with a modern class D amplifier. At least the Magnepan people admitted that they have no experien... | |
| VINCENT AUDIO I once had a Vincent integrated which served me well. Went to separates and sold it. Wish I had not d'one so. | |
| Starting from scratch and say $5000 I am not inclined to make a specific recommendation at this time. That said: In your position I would consider an integrated amplifier. There are many great ones available that would fit into a system supported by your budget. I also would cons... | |
| How should I upgrade? A new preamp with a phono stage or just a phono preamp? If. Your tube pre and amp make for a good pairing for you I would purchase a quality SS phonostage. | |
| Is the XA25 a realistic option for LRS’s? +1 jjss49. | |
| Nuforce STA200 issue. Rumble every couple minutes Yes, people are giving them away because the amp doesn't serve their system. I have been thinking of selling mine. Another possibility would be to pair it with a DAC with an analog volume control. Another issue is that it isn't meant for speak... | |
| 8-10k budget suggestions please Great to hear. | |
| Law Of Diminishing Returns? +1 newbee and the support provided by jjss49.. It is a moving point, based on discretionary income. | |
| Nuforce STA200 issue. Rumble every couple minutes Yes, I agree it has a great sound. It is that the sensitivity and gain make it not a universal pairing. Likely why it became so highly discounted. Maybe a good fit for a vinyl system with lower output cartridge and phonostage. I am using mine wit... |