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| DAC/w Volume control + Power amp or DAC + Integrated? There are integrated amplifiers that have a passive preamp stage. I believe this to be true with at least some of the Line Magnetic (tube) and Pass (SS) integrateds. I also would be hesitant to use a passive like the SYS with an amplifier of the q... | |
| If your were to assemble a vintage system ? Well I have $480 in my refurbished Dynaco ST-70. I have $100 in my AR XA turntable. Guess that leaves me about $900 to spend on phono based preamp and speakers. Like to stick to mid 60s gear which I consider truly vintage. Any suggestions? | |
| New to streaming, looking for a budget streamer Well, I am back at home after a two week vacation in the hospital. Expecting a full recovery after a fall leading to a subarrachroid hemorrhage brain injury. Will order the Node2i on Monday. Hope for a easy learning curve with use of the apt on my... | |
| 6SN7 variants circa 2019 - tone, longevity, reliability, value Great thread! I am owner of a Aric Audio 6SN7 tube pre. | |
| Sugden LA-4 review....the missing link I took interest in the A21SE. Missed an opportunity tp purchase a used A21 offered here on AG. At it’s price point the A21SE seems to be an outstanding value. | |
| Is a separate phono preamp worthwhile? Point is that need of a separate phonostage is dependent the goal in the design of the preamp. | |
| Is a separate phono preamp worthwhile? There are preamps that were designed for vinyl based systems. The Audio Illusions Modulus comes to mind. Later models used two 6SN7 tubes in both the phono and line stage sections. I once owned one. Sold it due to building a digital based system. ... | |
| DAC/w Volume control + Power amp or DAC + Integrated? Two components that have added more ‘bloom’ and expanded the height and depth of the soundstage was; An all tube preamp and tHe Audio Mirror Tubsdour III DAC having a tube output stage. | |
| Survey: HiFi System Priorities Con’t:Avoid speakers difficult to drive. Select amplification that mates well with speakers. Select source devices with understanding of gain and impedance issues across system. | |
| Survey: HiFi System Priorities Know the room. Know sources needed. Know budget. Identify and listen to speakers that will play well into room. | |
| Searching for a new CD player At your price point you could purchase a DAC better than the one in the Onkyo or Yammy. Then possibly replace either player with a dedicated transport st a later date. | |
| Front ported or sealed monitors for shop One option, Look for a used pair of B&W 685s. Should not cost more than $350. Front ported, work fine on a shelf, Would fill room with sound. | |
| Help with a system for a friend Avoid hard to drive speakers. Speakers must accommodate room. What is size?Amplification must accommodate speaker sensitivity and impedance. | |
| Searching for a new CD player If your Onkyo has digital output use it into a newer DAC. | |
| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings Jjss49, thanks for the kind words. I have decided to hold on making changes to my amplification. Plan on keeping my Aric Audio preamp and Bell 1001 Mk5 for now. Likely purchase a tube amplifier from Aric down the road. |