mjcmt
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| < $3000 speaker recommendation for tube integrated amp? I see Ref 3a gets a lot of recommendations. Will strongly consider it. | |
| < $3000 speaker recommendation for tube integrated amp? Tektons are unusual looking speakers w their tweeter array. A little unconventional for me. Zu is a good looking speaker. | |
| < $3000 speaker recommendation for tube integrated amp? Ref 3a and Tektons seems like good options too. GSM, a call to Zu Audio is a good suggestion. | |
| < $3000 speaker recommendation for tube integrated amp? Zu Omen 2 and Klipsch Hersey III were on my list but was thinking if I went to $3k I might do better. My amp is dead quiet now with average efficiency speakers.I will look into Devore and Nola. I’m slow and methodical so it will be a while before ... | |
| Emotiva separates or Yamaha AVR recommendation? I'm aware about the importance of similar LCR speakers but when I had a system years ago I liked the improved dialogue clarity and positioning w/ a high quality center even if it didn't match. I don't plan on changing speaker at present and plan t... | |
| Emotiva separates or Yamaha AVR recommendation? I had a lower end Yamaha Aventage AVR a few years ago and didn’t find any adverse effect bi-amping, before moving back to a 2 channel set-up, though I didn’t notice much sonic difference, just easier on the amp. Thanks for the heads up that Emotiv... | |
| Audio output for a non-HDMI pre-amp I may be late to the game, but I find the sound from my player to my DAC (via coaxial) surpasses the sound of the player to the HDTV (via HDMI) then to the DAC (via optical cable) by a noticeable margin. The TV seems to lower the sound quality a f... | |
| Primaluna EVO 300 or Carey 120S MKII? I've had Cary and their sister company Audio Electronics in the past. I have always loved the musical and large sound it produced. Definitely on the warm romantic side of things, yet w/ good detail with a big soundstage from memory. I currently ow... | |
| Basic integrated amp for $700-$900 Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I will not be purchasing and amp w/ dac and phono onboard, because there is no reason to pay for these items that are average and won't be used. There are plenty of higher end integrateds w/o them so I'll probabl... | |
| Separate Phono Pre - $$ before I will hear a SIGNIFICANT difference vs. integrated? Geeqner,"Q1. How likely is it that something affordable (Like Schiit Mani around $130 USD or Mofi Studio?) will sound equal to or better than the phono stage of the NAD 7220PE Receiver that I am presently using?"Funny you mention NAD and Schiit. I... | |
| Basic integrated amp for $700-$900 I agree Tlinkie.Thanks Canerod for your personal endorsement of MF and simplifying too, plus the match with Schiit and MF products.Firberger, though I thought about the Sphinx years ago, now I’m not sure I want an amp w/ class D amp and on board p... | |
| Basic integrated amp for $700-$900 Seams like some good options out there. Creek is a good suggestion for me, as well as used units at a higher initial price. I've just begun my search. I've fallen in love with my phono preamp and dac that I'm using w my tube amp and would like to... | |
| Basic integrated amp for $700-$900 "You know its serious when you read, "with a silver face plate." "HaHa"There are some really nice integrated tube pieces in that price range. Hybrid or not."Thanks, I’m actually moving from a tube integrated to a solid state amp, (optionally w/ a ... | |
| Basic integrated amp for $700-$900 Thanks for your suggestions so far. Remember I want integrated amp w/o DAC or Phono stage, with Silver faceplate (not too tall if possible). Looks like the Musical Fidelity or a used Exposure if available are closet to what I’m looking for. Vincen... | |
| Music Hall vs. Schiit I use coaxial cable from player and optical cable from hdtv, and soon a usb cable from my phone to my Schiit Modi3 |