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| Cambridge Audio axa35 integrated amplifier ? As an after thought, it is best to keep digital components separate from amplification when possible. Each having their own power supply. Given you have a DAC I would choose between the Cambridge or the Onkyo. They have similar feature sets. The O... | |
| Cambridge Audio axa35 integrated amplifier ? Well, you want some 'warmth' and don't need a phonostage or a DAC. Maybe find a used NAD 326BEE. I've been a fan of NAD class A/B integrateds. Have owned the 326 and 356 BEEs in recent years. I must say the Cambridge AXA35 seems a strong contend... | |
| What made you change to a 6SN7 preamp? +1 bigkidz regarding the 6SN7. I once own a Carver cd player that had the 6DJ8 tubes in analog output stage. Loved the sound of it, was as good to my ears as many more expensive players in the 90s. | |
| Looking for a new Transport. +1 jl35 There have been several threads over the last couple years dealing with transports. Several models under $2K. Cambridge, Audiolab, Leak, Nuprime, ProJect, Bel Canto, and others that don't come to mind. | |
| Ethernet cable for Streaming Well, I am not the one to provide an opinion on optical vs. CAT8 but based on info from other threads on this site I believe a long optical cable with ethernet/optical converter for each end of a long run may be best. Shortly after initiating th... | |
| Power Amp Question I once owned the NAD C256BEE. Regarding needing a more powerful amp I have two questions. What is your room size and at what position is the volume knob when listening at loudest levels. In my experience when volume knob for this amp is at the 12:... | |
| Do you trust your system? When a particular recording sounds off I blame it on the recording. I have a far greater number that sound wonderful. One must have trust in the system as it interacts with the room. I feel I have that. Primary faults for me are those that are t... | |
| Budget DAC recommendation for Office system Might take grinnell up on his offer to sell the MyDac. I own one I bought used to pair with a headphone amp. Has optical, coax and USB input. The Schiit Modi3 is also a worthy budget DAC having the same inputs as the MyDac. . I own the Modi2 whi... | |
| What was the most impactful addition to your system? @winoguy17 What are your speakers and what floor type? | |
| Audio nonsense Regarding the dots maybe in time one at each junction. | |
| Overpowering my speakers +1 @mulveling If you find you have no problem with noise, L-R balance due to over use of attenuation then the additional power need not be a problem. | |
| Inexpensive speaker cables: any experience? +1 @jjss49 If wanting to invest time and money into cables start with those closest to the source. Most true with vinyl. Also enjoyed the 'casual lunch' discussion. Two aspects come to mind, profit margin and cliental discretionary income for h... | |
| DACs and more. Is there a good analog sounding DAC. I agree that power conditioning for digital components and keeping the power to digital power supplies separate from the analog ones in a system is a benefit towards good sounding digital. Regardless of budget. | |
| $1000 (used ok) Streamer Dac recommendation please Lacking a DAC the latest Bluesound would be a good way to go. Put the remaining $4-500 into DAC piggybank for a future upgrade. Another option would be to purchase the ifi Zen streamer for $400 and purchase a used DAC. There are many that come ... | |
| Vote Your Ranking -If you have an opinion on this digital subject I believe all is quite variable as to the result depending on how each is accomplished within the context of a single system. |