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| Yamaha A-S801 for Dynaudio Evoke 20 I am currently using the A-S701 which has the same amplification section as the 801 I believe. I am using it with B&W CM5s which have similar specs as the Evokes. I think the 801s would work well.+1 twoleftears. | |
| My Music Format Odyssey I started with vinyl in mid 60s, added R2R early 70s, then cassette 80s, cds 90s, now stream to find new music, purchase on CD, burn to server. Most often play CD via transport/DAC on main system. Use computer as server for 2nd system due to porta... | |
| Getting back in to audio- Source help What your looking for is a server/streamer. Check forum for music servers. Replaces computer for both functions. | |
| Two-Zone Budget Amp For Outdoor Setup? Please let us know how the Elan Z660 works out for you. | |
| Getting back in to audio- Source help I should add that I have used a Mac Mini via a USB/SPDIF converter into a separate DAC playing AIFF files burned from CDs. Lately I have been planing more of the CDs through a transport into the DAC. I use streaming to find music which is purchase... | |
| Getting back in to audio- Source help If I wanted to stream Tidal or Qobuz I would buy a dedicated streamer and not use a computer. I also would purchase a separate DAC. Amplification between sources and speakers would be focused on providing the necessary gain, in/outputs and desired... | |
| Can tubes cancel tubes? I use a tube DAC (Audio Mirror) into a Tube preamp (Aric Audio) with a SS amp (BEL 1001). My speakers are Esoteric MG 10s (87dB sensitive, 6ohm dropping below 4). Thinking about also trying a tube amp while keeping the BEL. The tube DAC and pre ha... | |
| Dedicated transport or CD player as transport? I am seriously considering the Denafrips, at $1200 US. Will post my thoughts on new thread should I purchase one. | |
| New Aragon 8008 or Pass Labs XA25 ?? I am considering the PassXA25 as replacement for my BEL 1001Mk5 when I need to replace it. I am in no hurry however, as the BEL is wonderful and I am upgrading my system from the source downstream to speakers. My BEL was made in 2007, so 13 years... | |
| New Aragon 8008 or Pass Labs XA25 ?? As I understand it your Tekton speakers are relatively easy to drive. Not to short the Aragon 8008, however the Pass will provide higher quality watts, however fewer of them. Do you really need a 200wpc amplifier?I am very much interested in the X... | |
| How to accurately gauge speaker sensitivity to match with tube amp? Hi David, I think you made a great purchase in the Quicksilver Monos. Having the ability to listen to different speakers in your own room helps tremendously in the quest for audio knowledge. This was (is) a great thread.The Focal speakers are for ... | |
| newbie seeks help with system design Might want to check out threads on the Bluesound Node for streaming. | |
| newbie seeks help with system design Would not hurt to follow the advice provided by millercarbon. Cartridge output + phonostage gain = desired output. | |
| Dedicated transport or CD player as transport? I am interested in the Denafrips transport also. Looks like price is $1695. | |
| Good Stereo Speakers for outside use during BBQs, evening pot luck dinners etc Forgot to add that I would try 12ga in-wall speaker wire from monoprice. A 100ft roll can be had for <$60 I believe. Otherwise maybe the Canare 4S11 which I use, not for your length however. Canare is ~3X the cost of the Monoprice. |