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| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? soix, why the snooty response to the consideration of a Mc preamp? You were very nice in your original response. My apologies. Admittedly I’m not a McIntosh fan. I worked for Magnolia for a bit and when they had the KEF Blades hooked up to Macs... | |
| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? Yes, if you want a wet blanket thrown over your speakers definitely get the McIntsh gear. Good luck with that. | |
| Please help my ignorant a$$, I just want a good streamer...I think. I went simple: Chromecast Audio Dude, what the hell are you even doing here? Go back to Reddit. | |
| McCormack DNA HT3 Amp and Bellari 532 Passive Pre-amp ..Good Match ? Steve used to make passive preamps so most of his amps should be compatible. | |
| Which complete set of cables to try out? As good as the cables may be, it’s insanely stupid they just don’t put directional arrows on the cable jackets. STOOPID!!! | |
| Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Options This is very system and home dependent. If possible I’d recommend trying a Niagara, Plixir, Audience, and Synergistic unit in your system and given your budget. Read reviews and try those that seem to coincide with your system/sonic preferences. ... | |
| New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)? However, been reading that something like a Lyngdorf sounds great, and room correction could make a big diff even in 2 channel. My experience after hearing Lyngdorf’s technology in his previous TacT technology in a $300,000 stereo system, go fo... | |
| Please help my ignorant a$$, I just want a good streamer...I think. Congrats! To me, a used Zen Mini with LPS is close to a Zen Mk3 on the cheap and glad to hear you’re happy. Do you have the latest Sense software upgrade? That apparently is a significant upgrade. And how great is it that you now can easily rip al... | |
| Best streamer/DAC for up to $1500 DO NOT get a DAC/streamer combo. Both technologies are progressing so fast it makes no sense to have one tied to the other. If I’m you, get an iFi Zen Stream with their better linear power supply and a Musician Pegasus R2R DAC. In the future yo... | |
| Wanting to upgrade my streaming sound quality. Well, here’s what I’d do — get an iFi Zen Stream with their upgraded linear power supply (yeah I know, but it makes a big difference at relatively low cost), and since you’re an analog guy I’d recommend a good R2R DAC like a Denafrips Pontus ll. ... | |
| whats the best pre amp to pair with Bryston 4b cubed? A Decided to purchase the 4B3 and will likely go with VTL...although may ask to try the BP26 that’s in the store before making the final call. @pacoinmass Be aware that VTL’s customer service has an awful reputation, and there are a lot of other ... | |
| Right-sizing the system / room treatment evangelist I have a small square dedicated listening room - roughly 13 x 13 - so I’ve been a big fan of room treatments out of necessity. @golfsh00ter I sympathize as I had a similar room in my last apartment before I bought my house and use the basement ... | |
| RCA cables to a subwoofer- how much does it matter? buy subwoofer interconnects after you get your second sub. +1. Also, with the Cullen PC you probably need to let it burn in more until it sounds its best. Patrick told me to not expect optimal performance until 100+ hours, so if you just ass... | |
| Digital AES/EBU XLR Cable Recommendations +1 Acoustic Zen. I don’t have their digital cable, but I have several of their interconnects and speaker cables and all are supremely musical yet still have excellent detail, imaging/soundstage, and tonality. In short, they’re very natural soundi... | |
| Cullen Cable It sounds to me like Patrick is still making and developing new cables. They offer high value IMHO, so I’d reach out to him and see if he’s still making his cables. I will say I was surprised as I’m not sure what the synergies and cost savings a... |