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| Beginner Looking For Set Up Advice! With the Yamaha A-S301, 501, 701 or 801 you can use the optical input with the TV, coax with a inexpensive CD player that has coax output and a TT. You would need a streaming device. I have usedthe 701 with B&W 685s and CM5s in a secondary sys... | |
| Beginner Looking For Set Up Advice! Much depends on wether you want a all-in-one box solution or not.If purchasing a streamer separately then there are several integrated options, many line level only, many with DACS, some with phonostage, some with both. Another choice is the Yamah... | |
| Beginner Looking For Set Up Advice! I don't think you will have a problem with the TV or streaming needs if you are looking at a 2 channel system. A quality 2-channel system works well for movie viewing. Yes you can link the TV via HDMI and set TV output to PCM for digital optical o... | |
| Stereophile's 2021 products of the year @fleschler I agree entirely regarding sensitivity and impedance/phase angle effects on the in room efficiency of a speaker. I have read many speaker reviews that don't adequately address this. | |
| Looking for recommendations cabling Lifatec makes a very good glass optical cable. | |
| Dream Speakers = landed. Now I need to feed them! I believe you have a good plan. Take your time. I mentioned the passive pre approach as it was so inexpensive it would not interfere with saving for a 'keeper' system. Quicksilver products represent great value. Been looking there as well. | |
| Dream Speakers = landed. Now I need to feed them! One suggestion, 1)buy a DAC having USB, coax, and optical inputs (there are budget ones that are very good); 2)buy a passive preamp like the Douk Audio off Ebay (~$40), 3) buy a used tube amplifier given the vintage nature of your speakers I would... | |
| Output / Input Voltage Question As has been stated, if you have no issues with control over your volume, you are happy with your sonics, them you need not be concerned. Many amplifiers require over 1V to reach full output. Your amp requires only 0.5V, making it more sensitive t... | |
| Are there any speakers for nearfield listening that sound GREAT at low volumes? How about Tannoy Autograph Minis. | |
| Raven Audio Nighthawk +1 Charles, I also am looking forward to your impressions of the Raven integrated vs. your separates. | |
| Move on from my Bryston BDA-1? What kind of 'noticeable' difference are you looking for? A component that sounds different when may not be a true improvement. If wanting to add a little more air or bloom try a DAC with tube output stage. MHDT (several models, $600 - $2000) ) o... | |
| Stereophile's 2021 products of the year I have read Stereophile and TAS since the early 80s. I enjoy them for what they are. To me a source of exposure. I do not purchase them to find fault. There is so many good to great products available today why not review those that can be recomme... | |
| Hoping for a recommendation for stereo amp around $1500 or less ($2k max) +1 tomic601. I would take a serious look, and call, Klaus at Odyssey also Van Alstine. Considering them myself. | |
| Basic Budget Bookshelf speakers How about Wharfedale. Model of stand mount dependent on room size, budget. They are relatively easy to drive, can be found within a budget between $200 - $500 (Music Direct a good source), attractive at their price point, and a good match for your... | |
| Why get a separate DAC Well you have 2 DACs now. What is you want to improve over the sonics of them? Which do you like most? |