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| DAC suggestions for a reasonably modest system Look for a Bryston BDA-3 on the preowned market. They come up for sale every now and then. Quality piece of equipment. Still on the Bryston website as their top DAC. | |
| One DAC to Rule it All Aqua LaScala | |
| DAC upgrade Bryston BDA-3. Aqua Acoustics LaScala | |
| What would you do? I put a Backert Labs Rhythm 1.3 preamp in my system and was amazed at the difference it made in my bass. Much tighter. I am using a solid state McIntosh MC-462 amp. | |
| Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp I have a Backert Labs Rhythm 1.3 with a McIntosh MC-462. | |
| Better DAC then DA1 module in McIntosh C49 without braking the bank. I owned a Bryston BDA-3 and can say that it is a great sounding DAC. A good deal if you can find one on the preowned market. | |
| Optical Phono Cartridges I have the entry level DS E1 cartridge on my vintage Kenwood KD-650 turntable. I am very pleased with the quality of sound. Please try to find a dealer so that you can audition this cartridge setup. | |
| USED pre-amp + amplifier combo for B&W 802 Matrix series 3 around or under 2000? Check out some Bryston equipment. | |
| TRAVELING TO JAPAN! Recommendations for shops for cartridges? Look for DS Audio optical cartridges. I have the entry level DS E1. FANTASTIC. | |
| Sopra 2 Amp Recommendation I have Sopra 2’s connected to a McIntosh MC462, Backert Labs Rhythm 1.4 preamp, Lumin U1 with XP1 power supply, & Aqua LaScala DAC. My system is in a dedicated media room. The secret is in treating the room. | |
| Hidden Gems in Pre-Owned Solid State Power Amplifiers? McIntosh MC-352. | |
| Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment I have a Pioneer SX1010 connected to Pair of Pioneer HPM-100 speakers. I listen to this for background music playing Pandora through an old iPhone. I can have this setup playing all day at a moderate level without any listening fatigue. There is s... | |
| Audioquest Firebird Zero I have my Sopra 2's hooked up with William Tell Zero cables. I am very happy with the combination. I'm sure that my McIntosh C47 preamp and MC462 amp have something to do with the sound quality as well. | |
| Good CDTransport (player) without DAC? McIntosh MCT450 | |
| The best looking speakers Focal Sopra 2 or 3. The finish and style are only secondary to their fantastic sound. I own a pair of the Sopra 2's. |