mm1tt77
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| Need help choosing my first amp for my first speakers @jcjcjcjcjcjcjcjcjcjcjcjc Check out the Pine Tree integrated amp on US Audio Mart, slightly above your budget at $ 875 but would be an Integrated that will have enough clean power to really drive your speakers and isn’t one you’d have to upgrade... | |
| Moved from Logitech Squeezebox to Cambridge CXN V2 w/NAS - sound not as good The CXN could simply have less noise in the chain. With digital sometimes noise can cause things to sound brighter. The CXN might be a quieter streamer creating a lower noise floor which is allowing the files being transmitted to your DAC to be ... | |
| Streamer/DAC combinations @davegolf2424 You are getting some great advice. I’ve had quite a few DAC’s and Streamers in my system. A DAC will have more of an impact on the sound than a streamer. If you have the opportunity to try different DAC’s, find the DAC you prefer ... | |
| Lumin P1 or Pre / Streamer / DAC separates? How well the P1 performs as a Pre will likely hinge on the amp it’s feeding. I have a Krell amp and the Krell likes a quality pre in the chain. I have had other amps that sounded better to my ears with a DAC feeding it directly. If your Pre ... | |
| Lumin P1 or Pre / Streamer / DAC separates? @Natev305 I had never heard of the MC men220 before your post. When I look up the description I can’t see a reason why it wouldn’t work out play well with the P1. If you had a HT receiver you were using as a preamp and or pre /amp combo then you... | |
| New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be @traubr I started my home audio journey like you have. I was all about my HT system and then turned my attentions to my 2 channel listening which is a shared space, finished basement (man cave). As others have mentioned, you have a great set of ... | |
| Aurender Model Choices @JFRMusic you have gotten a lot of great advice and points of view. I’ve cycled through some gear in my system, DAC’s, streamers, Pre’s, Amps and Speakers. I haven’t had the pleasure of having a Aurender Streamer grace my system, based on the br... | |
| Sub $2,000 Integrated Amp Recommendations @chrisroot76 you have gotten some great advice and options. Something to consider is how long you are going be paired up with your speakers or is the integrated going to be paired up with your current speakers. They are high efficiency, eas... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @tucki08 I have a Krell 300xd amp, I’ve had Coda’s CSiB integrated. I would agree with yyz’s assessment. If you are looking for a smooth, tube like SS amp that also has the power, command of SA Krell is tough to beat. Coda wasn’t better or wors... | |
| Help me find a pre-amp I’ve had a Krell Illusions ii, Zesto Leto, Coda and now the PS Audio BHK Pre. Synergy is so important, my amp is a Krell duo 300xd. I also tried a Lumin P1 to use as an all in one solution, pre, streamer, DAC. My favorites are the PS Audio and ... | |
| New streamer @signaforce I have a U2 mini with an S-Booster. I’ve had a Lumin P1, Auralic G2 Streamer, Node 2i and a Lumin D2 wSbooster. Have also had various DAC’s. I haven’t but wish I had the opportunity to try an Aurender Streamer. The U2 Mini w/ SBoos... | |
| surprising comparison of tube preamps Great advice in this thread on several fronts. Take some time to settle into the new sound. Sometimes different sounds better at first but given time, you might start to notice you aren’t as in love with the new sound as you thought. Synergy in... | |
| Lumin U2 or Aurender N200 @audphile1 curious how in general you’d compare Lumin to Aurender. I’ve had various Lumin products, D2, P1 and I’m now using a U2 mini with an S-Booster. I’ve had an Auralic G2 streamer only as well. I’ve never had the pleasure of experiencing ... | |
| Lumin P1 or Pre / Streamer / DAC separates? @pioneerhip Hi, I enjoyed the P1 but ended up rolling with a Lumin U2 mini feeding a PS Audio Directstream MKii and I ended up getting a PS Audio BHK Pre. I’m really happy with the new set up but I would say if you like the D2 hooked up directly ... | |
| Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice Pre owned is a great recommendation. Speakers come down to personal preference and advice on speakers is almost always colored by the preferences of whoever is giving the advice. Electronica and room acoustics also play a big role as well. Spen... |