mesch
Responses from mesch
| Disadvantages of buying old solid state. +1 chayro, I would check with Pass Labs. You might get an idea of cost to go over the amp. | |
| Why Do You Post? I have enjoyed this forum over the last 11 years. Also the market place. I plan to keep going. I have made friends. I have learned much. I have shared my audio experience with others. I try not to dwell on the negatives, far more positives here... | |
| Looking for an integrated amp to replace my Cayin A-50T You might consider finding a used hybrid integrated amplifier having tubes in the preamp stage. Not as costly as output tubes and last longer. The SS amplifier stage can produce more power which your speakers may appreciate (depends on size of ro... | |
| Internal DAC quality vs external DAC's I would recommend keeping the digital components separate from the amplification. | |
| Potential Pair of Great Bookshelf Speakers for Sale! Wait until you procure the 2 channel integrated then decide which to keep. Possibly keep both to rotate into system. | |
| Suggestions for a Phono Preamp. Would you consider used? | |
| How much $$ do bells and whistles add to preamp? The cost of features is too much if you don't want them. This true at all price points. The cost of features in a preamp would depend on the quality of those features. This differs widely between units. Too many quality DACs available at all pri... | |
| Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers @ghasley My system consists of Cambridge CXC transport, Audio Mirror Tubadour III DAC. Aric Audio Special 6SN7 Tube preamp, Pass XA25 and Aric Audio Transcend PP amplifiers which I use in rotation. Currently using Esoteric MG10 and Tannoy Sterlin... | |
| Where/how to start? Another option for 'testing the waters' on a budget using the DAC in your Oppo is the iFi Zen stream. $400. A streamer only, no internal DAC. | |
| Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers @ghasley Thanks for your review. I am very interested in these speakers. My room, somewhat irregular in shape has a volume ~ equal to one 12x15x8'. I am thinking they would work well in this room. | |
| Amp Search and Upgrade Given your response to overthemoon, I believe your route towards an upgrade is the right path. Purchase an amp and upgrade the preamp later. I have never owned an amp having the power you are looking for so can't make a recommendation. That said,... | |
| 2 channel preamp for music only system +1 ghdprentice. | |
| Cambridge Audio axa35 integrated amplifier ? Congrats! You done well. | |
| Pass Labs XA30.8 for Dynaudio C1 Platinum Some specs worth consideration with this question. How is sensitivity measured? What is impedance across frequency range (lowest value?) ? What is room size? At what maximum volume do you listen? | |
| CD Transports: anything in between? I believe Audio Advisor sells the Nu Prime CDT 9. |