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| Can anyone identify theses B&W speakers? It’s either the 804 or 803 Nautilus or Nautilus S. Compare the measurements — the 803 is bigger. | |
| Integrating HT and 2-channel systems @tony1954 I just recommended 12:00 for ease of use, but he could just as well set the reference volume on the stereo at 9:00 and set the HT channel volume levels from there — problem solved. | |
| Help in new processor purchase The AVM 60 is great and has pretty darn good room correction software — is that not working? My first recommendation would be to add a second sub to improve/even out bass performance and enhance overall imaging/soundstage. Just my $0.02 FWIW, an... | |
| Thinking about getting some bookshelf/standmount speakers From what I’ve read the Perspective II is a meaningful upgrade but with the Pulsar the improvements are not as dramatic. If budget is an issue I’d have no problem getting the original Pulsar and think you’d be absolutely thrilled with them. Just... | |
| Thinking about getting some bookshelf/standmount speakers Budget upper limit is around $5K used. I do want a disappearing act set of speakers. Wait for a nice pair of Joseph Audio Pulsars to show up. JA speakers pull off one of the best disappearing acts in the biz and will be well worth the wait. | |
| Upgrade Cables or Just Upgrade Equipment & Live in Shame? Distributed bass array? | |
| Tube Amp with a Preamp and Headphone Jacks +1 @ghdprentice You want a separate headphone amp to do your headphones justice. I’d highly recommend the Quicksilver tubed headphone amp, which, at about $1200 or so is quite a bargain and will certainly give you that tube magic. http://quicks... | |
| Thinking about getting some bookshelf/standmount speakers Budget? | |
| Integrating HT and 2-channel systems The AVR will need to be able to "pre-out" the front channels separately and the integrated (or preamp) must have a "home theatre bypass". Once setup this will allow the AVR to use the integrated to power the front channels, while still allowing ... | |
| Considering Zu Dirty Weekend over my current B&w 702s2 Ah. Good to know. Schiit DACs aren’t known to be sterile sounding nor are your interconnects or amp so I’d look elsewhere. Given all the info I think trying new speakers makes sense, and the DWs will certainly sound very different. | |
| AudioQuest vs Cardas XLR but is there anything out there that will keep my midrange/mid-bass/bass and improve upon the highs? So, I have the Acoustic Zen Silver Reference ll interconnects and they offer the sound characteristics you’re looking for. They won’t shortch... | |
| 5.1+ Processors with Best DACs/Preamps? The Lyngdorf MP-40 or MP-60 are worth looking into, and they have excellent, proprietary room correction that harkens back to the days of TacT. Here are links to their website and a feature comparison chart just fyi… https://lyngdorf.steinwaylyn... | |
| Your suggestions: Headphone + DAC/Amp combo? Realized I never made a recommendation. Duh. I’d highly suggest going with a separate amp and DAC as it gives you better quality and more flexibility going forward and they don’t take up much space — at least not the ones I’m recommending. If you’... | |
| Looking for advise with selecting next integrated amp I think Luxman is an excellent recommendation. There’s also this used Gryphon Diablo 120 — I think TMR misstated the MSRP, which I think is $16,400… https://tmraudio.com/components/integrated-amplifiers/gryphon-diablo-120-stereo-integrated-amplif... | |
| AGD Tempo in the house How would you say the Tempo compares to the pricier models? I’d guess the law of diminishing returns kicks in rather hard but love to hear your impressions. Surprised you don’t have the Audions. |