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| Benchmark or McIntosh.... Good luck! I think based on your choices I'd go with McIntosh. I've owned them and they are fun to listen to and with the mixed use I think they'd shine. | |
| Replacing surround with sound bar Several years ago I replaced NAD T765 with PSB speakers and Mirage sub for a Bluesound sound bar to down size. I haven’t regretted it though I use my tv as a monitor for Roon probably more than for tv or movies. It’s an option and if align... | |
| One key to building great systems over time. @ghdprentice I appreciate your comments and agree with you. Your points help demonstrate currency is not just cash - it's also time. For me I enjoyed listening to my first system (MCS receiver and techniques turn table) no less than I enjoy my ... | |
| SimAudio Moon North Collection @magnuman I just listened to the 791 in my house versus my 390...it was a significant change and I'm going to get the 791. And given the sound I won't be looking to move the 860A v2 to monoblocks. The sound stage, depth, texture and dynamics wer... | |
| Upgrading Speakers I think you'd be happy with the upgrade. I have owned Moon amps (M400s versus 330As) and upgraded from Sonetto Vs to Olympica Nova Vs...the deal was too good to pass up and the IIIs are excellent speakers. I think you'll notice a difference in d... | |
| SimAudio Moon North Collection I have an 860A V2....I've been very happy. The North Collection will hopefullly resulted in some hitting the market for me to grab it and run them in mono mode! | |
| dac and streamer or seperates I decided to go the combined DAC and Streamer route for simplicity for my main system. Less space on a rack Minimal connections (audio, power) For my office system I use a Roon nucleus as my streamer connected to a DAC/headphone system. ... | |
| "Can You Lift Yours?" My amp weighs about 95# - I've had heavier and lighter. I can move it and feel a great sense of relief when I don't have to or the move is complete! My current amplifier is the best one I've owned. The second best amplifiers were significantl... | |
| Amplifier considerations, PrmaLuna EVO 400 versus ARC Reference 160 S. Is ARC worth it? I recommend you getting an in home audition. I love the ARC sound and more importantly believe ARC provides significant value. Dollar for dollar ARC is hard to beat. Your ears are the only ones that matter | |
| How Do Amps Affect Soundstage? It depends…. My experience is the amp can make a difference - transparency, definition and dynamic improvements can improve sound stage. A good source is critical…. | |
| Why is solid state more popular when tubes are better? The answer is likely because customers buy them more often. I have a solid state amp because I don't want to be fiddling with tube replacement. I've heard some awesome sounding tube equipment (ARC, VTL, Rogue) and have chosen solid state over th... | |
| Headphone Amp to pair with Audio Research VSi75? +1 on Moon 430HA Also have a Chord Mojo2 for on the go | |
| Why do speakers improve with more powerful amps? @riie MC611 is a lesser quality amp than amp than the 1.25 - compare the MC611 to a Boulder 300 watt amp and I think you’d be surprised on the sound. | |
| Why do speakers improve with more powerful amps? I think speakers reflect the amplifier, in the last three years my speakers have remained (Sonus faber Olympica Nova V) and have used 3 amps where the sound difference has been dramatic: McIntosh MC300 Moon 400m Moon 860A v2 My current amp ... | |
| When are speakers considered Hi-Fi and not Mid-Fi??? I don’t know and I don’t think it should be based on price. I’d suggest it’s on performance and ultimately that is likely best for the customer/ buyer to define. |