mesch
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| Bottleneck / Upgrade Recommendations - Yamaha RVX-475 Receiver, Pro-Ject Phono Box MM Given you are dealing with a living room as opposed to a dedicated A/V room I agree on forgetting the 5.1 system. Allows for distribution of budget across 2 channels for higher quality sound. Also you are budgeting for both vinyl and digital play... | |
| Bottleneck / Upgrade Recommendations - Yamaha RVX-475 Receiver, Pro-Ject Phono Box MM @hifidan26 Are you considering an integrated amplifier, a DAC and a phonostage? Would you consider used gear? Optical from the TV would have to be run to a DAC. Integrated amplifiers can be purchased with a DAC and phonostage onboard. I prefer... | |
| Bottleneck / Upgrade Recommendations - Yamaha RVX-475 Receiver, Pro-Ject Phono Box MM @hifidan26 @theflattire Sorry on pain meds at the moment. Need to slow down. | |
| Bottleneck / Upgrade Recommendations - Yamaha RVX-475 Receiver, Pro-Ject Phono Box MM @theflattire I use a 2-channel system to augment video having music a priority. From your OP I gather you do the same so you use streaming, a TT and the TV as sources. One question: Is the $3000 budget only for upgrading the receiver? | |
| Bottleneck / Upgrade Recommendations - Yamaha RVX-475 Receiver, Pro-Ject Phono Box MM Another strong vote for replacing the AVR with an integrated amplifier. Many online audio stores allow return option if not satisfied. Check out Audio Advisor and Music Direct. Enjoy the journey. | |
| Transport Recommendations @chuckie I am about to put in an order for a Jay's CD2 MKIII. Glad to see your response. | |
| Fritz Carbon 7 SE MKII AS an owner of the Carbontse mk2s I can second all the aforementioned. If truly interested in these speakers give John (Fritz) a call. I drive mine with both a tube and a SS amplifier in rotation, each rated at 20wpc. | |
| Looking for recommendations for integrated with a more “organic” sound. Another hybrid amplifier you might consider it the Pathos Classic Model One MKIII. I once owned one and wish I never sold it. It would be in my living room system driving my Tannoy Sterlings now. | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? Well your room is similar in size to my own. In that size room I would think your amp at 150wpc would drive the Pulsars fine. They are not as easy to drive as the Fritz however. | |
| Amp upgrade, speaker cables or both I drive my tannoy Sterlings with tube amplification. Based on the Cheviots specs I believe your A23+ provides enough power. You might want to consider a tube preamp. There are several threads here on AG requesting suggestions for them. | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? Sorry not @audioguy85 I meant @jdavis234 . I | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? @audioguy85 I don't believe you stated what amplification you use. You mentioned a small room, what is LXWxH? Would make a difference when choosing between Pulsars or Carbon7s. | |
| Legacy Focus 20/20 Speakers AMP/Pre Amp I now stand with @soix regarding use of a SS amplifier I should have done more of my own research prior to answering. Aric's preamps mate well with either tube or SS amps. Can be had with variable output gain or fixed gain based on sensitivity ... | |
| Legacy Focus 20/20 Speakers AMP/Pre Amp Well 1st you must decide on the speakers. If you choose to go the the 20/20s and are interested in tube amplification a suggest you contact Aric of Aric Audio. He has a great website and is very responsive via that or a phone call. I own one of ... | |
| What do you think is the best integrated amplifier under 1000 If a small footprint is sought the PS Audio Sprout is on sale for $500. Has an internal DAC and headphone amp. Otherwise I support the recommendation for a used Rogue Audio Sphinx V3. I own both integrateds. |