mesch
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| Beginner Looking For Set Up Advice! I am a little concerned about the power requirement given your speakers and room size. I could be wrong depending on loudness levels desired. If going with the Yamaha line I would consider the 701 or 801(USB needs?). One can stream via iphone or c... | |
| Blocking Ports on Ported Speakers As I understand it, as one blocks the port it flattens the roll off of the bass such that the roll off starts at somewhat higher frequency but extends the bass -10dB point. | |
| Recommendations for a modestly-priced audio system? Sorry, I just picked up on the no extra device for bluetooth. Yamaha does make a device that plugs into the back of the integrated. | |
| Recommendations for a modestly-priced audio system? One option, the Yamaha A-s301 retails for $350. 65wpc, internal DAC and Phonostage, Mate with efficient speaker of choice. Add external bluetooth or whatever for streaming, start a different thread on this. TT may need a tuneup. | |
| Beginner Looking For Set Up Advice! One thing I will add, I till use the B&W 685s, which are very similar to your speakers. I have used them with a NAD 326 at 50wpc which worked well however I like them better with the NAD 356 which at 85wpc made me more comfortable when playing... | |
| 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. |