mesch
Responses from mesch
| Is your now then? My 1st exposure to a 'high-end' system was in 1969. Consisted of:AR3a speakers, Dynaco ST-70 amp, Dynaco PAS3 preamp, AR XA turntable. Doubt it could compare to my current system. That said, I can't help to think that I would enjoy the older syste... | |
| Alternate to Benchmark Dac 1? Another DAC that would provide a different presentation (less clinical) would be a MHDT DAC. The Canary is ~$800 new. | |
| Very new to high end audio - Recomendations Well, congrats are in order! | |
| Bryston Bda-3 and Audiophilleo I am one to agree with spatialking. I also had the A/wPP and the BDA-1. When I purchased a new DAC the USB input was improved over the one in the BDA-1 (asynchronous). Sold the A/wPP and the BDA-1. Never did a comparison between the A/wPP and the ... | |
| Who is ditching their shiny disc spinners? I would keep the Oppo for the few SACDs you own and purchase a dedicated CD transport. I remain in search of a steamer for background music and to discover new music (CDs) to purchase. | |
| Need a DAC Recommendation. Well, the replacement of the Qutest with the Pontus might prove an upgrade if the Pontus provides a sonic signature that better suits your friends sonic tastes as presented within your friends system. The presentation may (likely will) prove diffe... | |
| Need Help Finding the Right Component The digital front end of my system is the same, transport into DAC. Would be interested in a component like this. In my case if it served as a streamer and a server that would be ok. The units I am aware of have onboard DACs. | |
| Desktop single-driver speakers? Check out the Tannoy Autograph Mini. I heard a pair driven by a Luxman 10wpc tube amp (model 150 something), wonderful. | |
| Basic NAD Vs. Bells/Whistles Marantz Int. Amp I agree with loomis. The little NAD integrated would be a good fit. Keep your digital components separate. | |
| THE IRS HAS TAKEN MY TRANSACTIONS VIA PAYPAL AND IDENTIFIED THEM AS TAXABLE INCOME Yes, if you have receipts for purchase of items and same items were sold st a loss then you can declare the loss. If many was made then must pay tax on profit. I was provided a 1099 by Paypal. Took a loss. To me this is a hobby. I am not in it for... | |
| Preamp/Integrated with Loudness button Check out Vincent Audio Preamps and integrateds. Sold by Audio Advisor. | |
| First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k) It would be worth your time to give a call to Aric.I am very happy using a earlier version of his Special 6SN7 driving a Pass XA25. I understand the Mother Load to be outstanding. It is not in my price bracket however. | |
| Need Preamp Recommendation Well, I use a Aric Audio tube preamp with a Pass XA25 with great results. He makes one that retails at your price point. As with the Quicksilver mentioned by yogi, his preamps have low output impedance for a tube pre. | |
| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. I purchased my Special from Aric via AG. It was 2 years old at that time. Aric took it to shows and thereafter had it at a dealer ship where it was never sold, thus his sale. I have been in contact with Aric since. Great guy to share thoughts with... | |
| Desktop DAC/Amp Many good suggestions have been offered. The PS Audio Sprout retails at $700. |