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| What tube pre-amps pair well with Pass amps? +1 laaudionut. I own the Aric Audio Special preamp. Using it now with a BEL 1001 MK5. Plan on getting a Pass XA25 in the future. | |
| DAC choices -- help me cross the line I own the AM Tubadour III. Great DAC having the qualities aforementioned. I had Vlad add the upgraded capacitors and resistors and the USB power supply. Did not go full out for the SE model. Did not need the additional inputs/outputs or the footer... | |
| Upgrade to my system - Speakers maybe Use Bluetack between speakers and stand. | |
| Preamp under $2,000. If interested in a tube based pre I would check into Quicksilver or Aric Audio. | |
| Non-Oversampling (NOS) vs, I love my Audio Mirror Tubadour III DAC. NOS R2R with tube output stage. Made in USA. $1500 for basic model. $2500 for the SE version. Many of the upgraded parts included in the SE version can be chosen at intermediate cost levels. | |
| 700.00 speakers new or used Good purchase on those B&W CM5s. | |
| Tannoy Stirlings on the way! I am looking forward to you thoughts on your Sterlings once you’ve had time to get acquainted with them. Was thinking of pairing with a Pass XA25. | |
| Where do I go from here? Given your equipment I believe I would upgrade from the Rotel amplifier. Otherwise possibly the speakers if you are wanting to change the character of your system. Then an amplifier to compliment the new speakers.If your CM2s with sub are working ... | |
| Need help selecting my new Amp setup! Search for a used integrated amplifier that best mates with your speakers. What is the sensitivity and impedance of the JBLs? | |
| Best cheap integrated amp <$500 new I believe the Yamaha 801 has a different DAC than the 701. One which does include USB, however differs in the D to A conversion chip. I believe the pre/amp stages are the same. IMO the Yamaha A-Sxxx series represent good value. The OP wants to dow... | |
| Is the preamp the “heart” of the system? I use a tube pre in a digital based system. I believe the preamp serving as the 'heart ' of a system stems back to vinyl/tape only playback. Now days there is more debate on this. That said I can't see myself going with a passive pre in this system. | |
| MHDT Orchid or Audio Mirror/ pick one for me please I own the Audio Mirror and love it. The Orchid is also highly thought of at less money. You might consider the features, such as inputs, as the AM is configurable prior to purchase. | |
| Bob Carver Crismson 275 Stereo vs. Rogue Stereo 100 Check out the Crimson 275 thread here on AG. | |
| Need preamp recommendation You might check out Aric Audio. He makes a great all tube preamp called the Special. I own it and it is wonderful. | |
| Hopelessly Confused I support your decision to go with an integrated amplifier. As Moto stated, the Parasound has the features you require, so makes for one option. There are others, such as the CXA81.I am not familiar with either.I have driven the CM5s with a Yamaha... |