mrklas
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| Integrated Amp upgrade path @arafiq my experience with the Node 2i was positive. It's $600 with great features. It was my dipping of the toe in digital.When I upgraded my preamp - McIntosh C2600 - part of my reasoning is the internal DAC and phono stage (MC and MM).I set u... | |
| Which Signal Gets The XLR Input? I second a streamer/DAC and if you really wanted to play CDs then you can add a CD transport. | |
| Streaming an aid to enjoyment Situation dependent. If I want to listen to something specific I tend to favor LPs. If I am just listening - streaming has more options and I can quickly change gears. | |
| Integrated Amp upgrade path I have a Moon by Simaudio 280D with MiND2 a significant upgrade from my Node 2i and the DAC in my C2600 preamp. Lots of options of course depending on your budget. And the Boulder DAC/preamp could be an option too. | |
| Need recommendations for 20' speaker cable You can buy 20' sets from Blue Jean Cables (Canare 4S11), Kimber (many of them), Audioquest and I'm sure there are others.I have used all 3 and believe BJC are great for the price and I preferred them to Audioquest Rocket 44. If you would like to... | |
| 6.5 vs 8 vs 10 woofer I am all about the results....its' about the performance isn't it?Naturally aspirated inline 6, V-8 or V12? I don't really care if it provides good performance and throttle response :) | |
| Suggestions for medium priced Power amp and Pre-Amp Combo's I missed the tube requirement...Rogue could be an option. I have been impressed with the models I have heard and they have some features that appeal me as a tube novice. | |
| Integrated Amp upgrade path I have heard several McIntosh Integrated amps and personally have Mc preamp/amp set up.I would focus your upgrade path on the source. I'd evaluate purchasing an external streaming DAC. My logic is based on cost and optionality.Upgrading the the ... | |
| When did you most enjoy the music? When the last time was last night...the next one will be soon.Over the years some things have changed such as where I listen to music and other things remain - that I enjoy listening to music and spend time listening. Sometimes I listen to music ... | |
| recommendation for a high end analog system Welcome to the audio hobby! What is ‘breaking the bank’ and can you share the amp and speaker details you are comparing your system sound too? | |
| Rega TT owners - phono suggestions? Rega makes some nice modestly priced integrated amps that I think are a great starting point or landing spot. | |
| Do you care about car audio? I like audio in the car and millercarbon is right. Great way to burn money- buying the top audio package from the oem or aftermarket. And I won’t pay for a performance exhaust unless it reduces weight. | |
| How many vinyl albums do you own you listen to? About 200.... had more but A thief stolen them when I was in college. I listen to about 100 or so. I find Rotating them to play results in some albums being background music versus “listened to”The 100 or so that get listened to are because the v... | |
| Initial disappointment with 1st set of “expensive’ IC’s... My experience has been if the original sound is unpleasant - time can't make it better. I attempted speaker cable try-outs comparing Canare 4S11, Rocket 44 and new set of Kimber 12 TCs speaker cables and the high's were harsh and the bass was muf... | |
| Naim Uniti Nova compared to Cambridge Audio Evo 150 - opinion I’ve heard the Naim. And if you are looking for competition also consider the Moon ACE. |