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| Polk L100s - tube integrated recommendation You really need to share what improvements/sound characteristics you’re looking for with switching to a tube integrated as their sound characteristics vary greatly. Also, would you be open to a hybrid tube/SS design or do you want a pure tube amp? | |
| Best sounding CD player @grinnell If you haven’t already, why not do a free trial of Qobuz? Great way to discover worlds of new music, and a lot of it is in hi-res. FWIW. | |
| Arcam AVR20 vs. Denon AVR-a110 anniversary edition... If 2-channel and reliability are important I’d go with Anthem, but if that’s out of the budget Yamaha Aventage line would be my next choice. I got to compare Yammy directly with Arcam, Denon, and Marantz driving B&W 804 D3s in stereo and the Y... | |
| Best sounding CD player I loved the AMR cd77.1 when I owned a decade ago and have been trying to achieve that sound quality since. That is a great CD player for sure, but digital marches on and DACs today are damn good. I’d encourage you to audition some of the newer ... | |
| Which preamp to go with pass labs x150.8 When you have no idea,and you are that thinking of others,right? @runwell What the hell are you even talking about? I do not suggest a tube preamp with any SS amplifier,as it is not a good match. What are you even basing this insane stateme... | |
| Best sounding CD player The problem I have with streaming is the monthly cost for subscription to receive high end quality material. Due respect, you’re totally missing the point. For the price of one CD you could have access to thousands of new songs/CDs, many of wh... | |
| Which preamp to go with pass labs x150.8 @runwell clearly has no idea what the hell he’s talking about. | |
| Best sounding CD player Better off going with a separate DAC and transport IMHO. With streaming on the rise the most R&D is going into DACs, not CD players. Look at Denafrips Terminator, Mojo Mystique, Aqua, etc. | |
| Aurender ACS100 as streamer/player @lalitk Why is DSD technically superior to PCM? Not sure I agree with that as they both probably have their advantages and disadvantages. | |
| AZ MC2 digital cable I then, at that point, changed to the MC2 and stressed to hear a distinction. @zmirlsa A distinction as compared to what? What is the “Bolder?” I don’t understand any of this post. What’s the rest of the equipment in your system? | |
| Which preamp to go with pass labs x150.8 Agree with @jjss49 depends totally on what sound characteristics you’re looking for and how they match with your amp. What pre are you using now? I wouldn’t even consider purchasing a preamp until you’ve heard the amp in your system and identify... | |
| Looking for subwoofer recommendations This Vandersteen sub is a no brainer if you can figure out the crossover thing… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649909363-vandersteen-2wq-subwoofer/ If not, you can get a SB1000 Pro from the SVS Outlet for $575 might work better in your room... | |
| Which power cords have high resolutions and separation?? I’d recommend taking a look at the LavriCable Ultimate silver PC — about $500 new for a 2m cable. I don’t have their power cords but some other folks here do and they’ve been really happy with them. I’ve got their lightning/USB dongle (that kick... | |
| Left center and right center speakers I think you’re moving in the right direction using a monitor for a center. The best center speaker I heard for dispersion was a B&W Matrix center that consisted of a tweeter mounted above a single midwoof driver, so it was not unlike a standa... | |
| Harman Kardon HK990 Question I think Don Sachs used to refurb/rebuild HK amps so you might reach out to him for ideas. He obviously knows what he’s doing. |