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| Help recommend a good tube preamp @drrsutliff Ugh. You’re correct. My total bad. I meant VTL, not VAC. I’m a douche. | |
| Built-in vs. Standalone DACs In addition to flexibility’I’d also introduce the issue of noise. Separating the DAC gives it its own power supply and separates the noise from the sensitive analog signal. Combine them if u must for space/cost reasons, but it sure as hell would... | |
| Can You Beat Simple? Maybe it’s a me thing. Maybe my mind needs time to adapt and/or my system needs more burn-in time. Maybe, but it’d sure be helpful if you could share the rest of your equipment along with cables and power conditioning. If you chased specs as pe... | |
| Amplifier for Wilson Audio Alexia V Given that you’re gonna use this for audio and TV I’d tend to shy away from tubes or pure Class A solid state unless you don’t mind burning $$$ on tubes and/or your electric bill. In all honesty and given that the Alexia benefits from some power ... | |
| Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...? Ugh. I wholeheartedly agree on the JA Perspective 2 and @grannyring makes more good points. $15-$20k is such a competitive price point with so many incredible choices, I’m not sure if I more envy or pity you at this point. High-quality problem eit... | |
| Adding Subs to a 2 channel system. Wiring advise If I hook up a sub without the High Level Input and Output (say from the Pre-outs, etc) then am I not still sending the full signal (below 80Hz and above 80Hz) to the mains as well. I’ve been told there is a benefit to completely separating the s... | |
| Downsizing for Blade 2 and hunting for smaller floor standers Given your preferences I’d give a look to (in no particular order although I think the first four are more visually distinctive)… Boenicke W11SE Alta Adam QLN Prestige 5 Vivid Audio Kaya 45 Joseph Audio Perspective 2 Usher ML-802 Verity Audi... | |
| Adding Subs to a 2 channel system. Wiring advise Sorry, but I just can’t get behind your choice of sub when there are dedicated sub manufacturers that offer a lot more performance and value. For instance, the Rhythmic F12G is similar in size and the same price as the PSB 350 (including shipping)... | |
| How To Connect a DAC? Wait…you have a Best Buy in Duluth? Shocker. FYI, no Best Buys have “listening” setups, just walls full of equipment to sell. BTW, the Gustard R26 is $250 off right now on Amazon. If it doesn’t blow you away just return it. FWIW. https://smi... | |
| Snap Crackle Pop Streaming If your WAP has an Ethernet port run an Ethernet cable from it to the streamer. If not get something like a TP-link extender from Amazon and run a cable from that and if it doesn’t fix the problem just return it. A bonus is you’ll likely get eve... | |
| Peachtree 220se vs New Gan400 I’d be surprised if the GaN amp isn’t a significant upgrade. You should also look at the LSA GaN 350. Best of luck. | |
| Advice? Less than $4k, solid state preamp, neutral to gentle Here’s a used XP-12 in your price range. Seems like a solid choice especially since you’ve got a Pass amp. Best of luck. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb1g78-pass-labs-xp-12-solid-state | |
| Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...? You’ve got some great speakers there, but unfortunately I’ve not been able to compare any of them so I’ll just make matters worse by adding some others I think are at the same level and are at least worth reading some reviews,,, Usher ML802 Boen... | |
| Help recommend a good tube preamp Atmasphere and ARC are fully balanced and fit well with your sound profile. | |
| Help recommend a good tube preamp What preamp are you using now, and what kind of sound characteristics/improvements are you looking for? |