mrklas
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| Help my analog sound as good as my streaming Everyone can have an opinion and some are may be more valuable to you than others.Perhaps mine may be constructive.I initially created my 2 channel stereo as a purely analog experience. I used an NAD C375 BEE integrated amp and connected a Dual t... | |
| Choosing new speakers after 20 years I own the Sonetto Vs and use a SS amp with 300 watts of power so I can't speak to your specific integrated amp.I love the Sonetto Vs. I don't think they are hard to drive (after all they are 90 db) and I would encourage you to give them a listen.... | |
| What are you streaming tonight? Gary Moore - Still Got the Blues Live From LondonTidal | |
| Turntable help, please! I encourage you to try the refurbished route first. If you don't enjoy listening to vinyl - I'm sure someone would be happy to purchase your refurbished table for more than it cost to refurbish.About 5-10 years ago I dusted off my Dual turntable ... | |
| My ears are ready to retire! In addition to Naim Uniti Atom I'd encourage you to explore the Moon by Simaudio's ACE.Good luck in the next stage of your retirement! | |
| Top down or bottom up? Just asking... @rsgottlieb I don't think it's a case of top down or bottom's up.I think it's a case of execution against a product strategy and the product offering.If a company is disciplined in their product strategy and execution they can produce products usi... | |
| Request experience with local audio dealer upgrade programs @lostbears Thanks for sharing your experience | |
| New Audiophile going crazy I suggest you add whiskey aficionado, beer connoisseur or wine enthusiast to your list of hobbies....at least they are complimentary! | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? I have a Moon 280D with MiND 2. I am very pleased with the DAC.My digital journey started with a Node 2i and then I used the DAC 1 Module in my McIntosh Preamp.My listening habits are eclectic - I may listen to Bob Marley and then put on Metallic... | |
| McIntosh c2700 users please chime in? Regarding phono stage - I use my C2600 phono stage for my Rega P8 and listen to LPs about a third of the time versus hi-res streaming.I anticipate the C2700 phono stage is equally as good | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? I love your system - I have the C2600 and the MC302. My upgrade path will likely be mono blocks- I am interested in the 901s. If you like your sound I would focus on the source or the speakers. Since you enjoy the Focals upgrading the model would ... | |
| McIntosh vs Accuphase? @lostark Enjoy your new toy. When it comes to music I recognize two truths - 1. when we listen our mind works 2. when emotions are triggered so is memorySometimes I wonder if I'm enjoying listening to the actual music or listening to a memory of ... | |
| Anyone ditch the sub after large speaker purchase? My answer is 'kind of'...When I decided to create separate home theatre and audio systems I built the system with full range floor standers with the intention of not having subwooofers.Therefore I have a pair of Sonus farber Sonnetto Vs I use in m... | |
| Speaker recommendation $10-20K (with some requirements!) I encourage you this listen to Sonus Faber Olympia Novas and Gibbons X. I listen to a wide variety of music and generally at a level just above speaking levels. I went with the SFs and both were impressive. I tested them with Beastie Boys Brass Mo... | |
| Sound quality impact - preamp vs power amp? I don’t know. What are your current sources?Is the preamp/amp solution your last upgrade?I have upgraded my system in stages and each step was a noticeable improvement. I did the upgrades based on a goal and took advantage of sale items of demo e... |