sameyers1
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| does MacBook Pro need a DAC? Part of the answer to the OP's question is another question. What are you listening to using your MacBook Pro as the source? Music, movies and videos? Another question is whether your receiver and speakers will readily allow you to hear the grea... | |
| Usless but interesting ....how many of you old timers started with original Large Advents? Similar to others, the Large Advents were the first decent speakers I owned, and were purchased from Harvey Sound in NY with a Sansui AU-999 integrated amp, Marantz tuner, Dual 1219 tt w/Stanton 681ee cartridge, and Tandberg tape deck. Those speak... | |
| Streamers with best apps? +2 LUMIN. I own a U1 mini and stream to an Ayre DAC. The LUMIN unit runs Roon flawlessly, but the LUMIN app is also excellent with Tidal or Qobuz, just simpler with fewer capabilities than Roon. Your budget will certainly have a bearing on your c... | |
| What is the most FUN pair of speakers you've ever had and why? My first really fun set of speakers were a pair of Henry Kloss’s large Advents. They were clean, clear, great bass, terrific for everything from rock to classical. They demonstrated the value of acoustic suspension designs and were absurdly inexpe... | |
| Forever speakers around $5000 +1 for ATC SCM40, or the more costly active SCM 40a (if you want to upgrade your amp with amplifiers designed for the speaker drivers). These are modestly sized floor standers. If you listen to jazz and classical, their accuracy across the freque... | |
| Great Qobuz streamer. Upgrade from Bluesound Node 2 I’m in the upgrade the DAC first camp. Listen to the Benchmark DAC 3 and compare it to those others have recommended. And you’ll be under your budget. | |
| $1300-1500 DAC +another for Ayre Acoustics. A pre-owned QB-9 or Codex will provide neutral sound reproduction and a quiet background with excellent dynamics and detail, but without any edginess. And Ayre’s support and upgrade policies are excellent. My QB-9 DSD ... | |
| Phono stage for my system? Am monitoring on Audiogon, U.S. Audiomart and Hi-fi Shark. It may be too early to make an offer on this Ayre unit. My friend is loaning me his Ayre P-5xe to listen over a weekend. May not be able to do it for a couple of weeks, based on our sch... | |
| Phono stage for my system? @rauliruegas - You are right about having three pre-owned options. The Linn Euphorik is available close to my budget. I've found no pre-owned Ayre P-5xe's currently for sale. Those that have sold recently were 50% or more over my budget. But f... | |
| Phono stage for my system? @chakster - you are right that everything is subjective and that I can't rely on other people. I am not. I am simply trying to narrow down the many choices that you note are available. This forum has already helped in several ways. It has pro... | |
| Phono stage for my system? @mayoradmwest thanks for the confirmation of the Ayre unit's abilities. @slimpikins5, the Whest is way above my budget even for a pre-owned unit. Trying to stay within $1,000 or maybe a bit more for a great pre-owned unit. | |
| Phono stage for my system? Thanks for your additional recommendations and comments regarding the Schiit Mani, Nagaoka cartridges, Graham Slee vs. Dynavector and Jolida JD-9. | |
| Phono stage for my system? @hifiman5 thanks for your feedback on the KC Vibe. It is now off the list. Any thoughts on any of the other new or pre-owned units left on the list? Or any others I can purchase for something close to $1,000 or a bit more? | |
| Phono stage for my system? @rauliruegas - Thx for your feedback. You have summarized well two of the major reasons I'm interested in the Linn Uphorik. A couple of others are worth mentioning. The unit can be adjusted to optimize its performance for virtually any MM or M... | |
| Phono stage for my system? Some other possibilities not mentioned by anyone yet.A. Dynavector P75 mk4 - This device has been around for years. The latest incarnation has a number of improvements, including better power supply and more adjustability for MM cartridges. Ava... |