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| 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... | |
| 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. |