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| Line Magnetic quality @facten Thanks, I will reach out to Tone. Is it possible that the 518 also has a passive preamp stage with all tubes part of the amplifier section? I am interested n the LM brand and will continue to explore this.Just seems to me if the amplifier ... | |
| Line Magnetic quality There is no doubt that these amplifiers are well built and offer great sound at their price point. | |
| Line Magnetic quality I listened to the latest LM 845 integrated driving a pair of O/93s. Truly great sound. I had a chance to purchase a LM-211 from a fellow audiogoner just to play with it driving my Tannoy Sterlings. It delivers 15wpc triode and 30wpc ultralinear. S... | |
| Taking time (and time outs) to enjoy the ride... Yes, there is more to any hobby than the end result. | |
| New to streaming, looking for a budget streamer Well I have not ordered the Bluesound yet. There is a dealer about 50 miles from my home which I frequent (pre covid) that sell it. I am going to give them my business once I can get there as opposed to purchasing online. Been at this hobby for 50... | |
| CD or Streaming... am I missing out? +1 dankeschon! | |
| Floor Speakers Speakers for Movies / TV How big is your room? How far are you from the TV and speakers?Maybe you could use a pair of stand mounts that roll off the lower octave. | |
| Outlaw vs. B&K Yes, I once owned the B&K Pro10MC paired with the ST-140 amp. Bought it in 1985 and it served me well for 25 years. Never has any problems. | |
| First HIFI system Having too much fun here. Two others to add, the Wharfedale D300 or the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 . All my recommendations have a US list price between $600 and $800 except for the JBL A190. Pay attention to the sensitivity rating and the minimum im... | |
| First HIFI system A couple other floorstanding speakers that are within budget and would be compatible with the Marantz are the PSB T20 and the JBL A170 (or the larger A190). | |
| First HIFI system Also, based on specs the Q speakers would be easier for the Marantz to drive than the Monitor Audio 200s. Which are 4 ohms speakers. | |
| First HIFI system Not being familiar with your chosen components I looked them up and can understand your interest in the Marantz M-cr612. Seems to be a good fit, allowing CD playback, streaming playback, signal processing, inputs or other analog and digital source... | |
| CD Player or Transport I would buy a transport. Either the Cambridge CXC or the Audiolab 6000. Both new at $550-$600. I own the CXC and it serves me well. | |
| Streamer wanted I am also about to order a Bluesound Node2i. My reasons are:I have a great DAC,I will use streaming for exploration of new music,has what seems to be an easy interface and apt for my phone,the reasonable cost. | |
| 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... |