mesch
Responses from mesch
| Budget integrated amp? With a cd player and Ifi streamer, which has internal DAC I believe, he doesn't need the phonostage and DAC within the Yamaha 801. I second the recommendation of the Music Fidelity M2si. | |
| Integrated amp for 2500-3000 @alnubis I believe your speakers would work better with SS amplification. The Vincent SV237MKII has that coupled with a tube based preamp stage. Vincent integrateds are know to provide a smooth presentation, with even tonal balance, and good sou... | |
| Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC I thought you purchased the LTA Areo DAC? Aren't you also interested in the Jay's CD2MK3? | |
| Integrated amp for 2500-3000 How about a little more information. Are you willing to purchase used or want a new integrated? Do you know the impedance of these speakers, size of room and loudness levels you listen at? This needed for power requirements. In general I wouldn... | |
| Bridged NADs vs. Rotel Ra - 1062 I have owned a couple of NAD C356BEEs, still have one. I believe them to be a good budget integrated amplifier. The C356 was preceeded by the C355 so the 356 would have less years on it. As others have indicated I would stay away from bridging am... | |
| Outstanding Custom Dust Covers +1 @rock-on I received my covers and find them to be everything I was hoping for. When ordering I added a little distance to the depth to account for cables. In hindsight I believe I would consider the open back or a flap back approach. That said... | |
| Speakers or Turntable upgrade Given that you are not 'in love' with the Paradigms, I would look for speakers that suit you better. Then you are better positioned to consider upgrading the source. | |
| Can you think of a reason not to? You might consider the purchase of a 2 channel preamp 1st to use with the 5 channel amp while searching for an amplifier. Have you considered using an integrated amplifier as opposed to separates? | |
| Outstanding Custom Dust Covers @mofimadness I will get back once they arrive. I felt it was a small price to pay considering the investment I have in the gear. | |
| Amplifier recommendation I agree with kennyc, I would go with AVA or Odyssey. They could be bought new at your budget. | |
| Can you think of a reason not to? i have lone been an advocate for 2 channel audio for both audio and video. I believe you are going in the right direction. If the Anthem amplifiers provide the synergy with the your speakers you like the 2 channel P2 would likely serve better th... | |
| ???Compare-Contrast & Comment???5 Pairs Large Monitors Well, I own the Fritz Carbon 7 SE MKIIs. Can't make any comparison to the others mentioned. I find the Carbons to have a very even tonal balance, play deep enough into the bass region for my tastes (room about 11x15x8.5'), great soundstaging and i... | |
| What's my best upgrade options I agree with those who recommend starting at the source, TT or DAC and Transport. | |
| Outstanding Custom Dust Covers @rock-on @mofimadness Thanks for the heads-up! I just ordered 4 covers Double sided quilt for tube amplifier and tube preamp. Vinyl for solid state amp and DAC. | |
| CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports I have not heard either CEC transports but will state that I am very happy with my Jay's CD2MK3. Well built, easy to use, and an across the board improvement to the Cambridge CXC transport. |