soix
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| To DAC or not to DAC ? Yeah you’re really cheaping out here in the context of your system. Why??? Raise your budget $500 or so and at least that gets you into the realm of the Soekris 2541, Musician Pegasus, Gustard X26, etc. that surely will upgrade your sound qualit... | |
| Help Please:Upgrade Coax cable between Node 2i and Chord Qutest..? NEVER has there been a written audition or test that shows how a Node is bettered by a higher $ streamer unless it is pimped with an LPS Not true. Darko did a comparison and found the Node lacking versus better streamers from Innuos, etc. No ge... | |
| Best DAC+Volume Control under $1000 (used) what about using a straight DAC without volume control, and just connecting it to my Receiver CD-input, then pre-out to my Amp?Oh good God NO! Running the Zen and a decent DAC through an AVR’s preamp section is heresy and will destroy their goodn... | |
| Benchmark DAC3 vs. Denafrips Pontus II Depends on what changes/improvements you’re looking for over what you have now. | |
| Headphone for multi-use I got these for my wife for working at home, but they’re also pretty good for audio listening as well and she is very happy with them...https://www.amazon.com/SENNHEISER-NoiseGard-Cancelling-Bluetooth-Headphone/dp/B07ZPQQCVX | |
| Right Channel dropped out Bryston BP-26P (upgraded from BP-25P) So, are you saying the BP26 worked with the other amp and speakers? Not clear to me. | |
| Right Channel dropped out Bryston BP-26P (upgraded from BP-25P) However, balance ctrl in center, I have left channel output in both speakers.Are you sure about this? Doesn’t make much sense to me. I’d check that you didn’t just hook something up wrong when you moved your system. Or, turn everything off and unp... | |
| Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system mainly because I also plan to see how well they will drive my headphone that I listen to quite a bit.If headphones are important, at this level I’d get a separate headphone amp as the ones included in integrateds — even the better ones — are relat... | |
| Buying the right tool (aka gear) the first time... Am I overthinking this?Absolutely not!!! You’re asking very rational and intelligent questions. Having been a 2-channel audiophile for about 40 years (ugh) and looking back, I would’ve made HUGE (and very costly) mistakes if I just jumped in and t... | |
| Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system Well, if you’re in the market for a true end-game piece and open to used, here’s a Vitus integrated that retailed for $27k available for $11k that’ll nail all your hot buttons and you’re set even if you upgrade your speakers significantly in the f... | |
| Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system What sound characteristics are most important to you? | |
| Preamp Opinion I assume you’ve seen this BP6...https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisacbia-bryston-bp6-stereo-preamplifier-bp-6-black-19-32990-solid-state Not sure, but this seller might accept returns if it doesn’t work for you but not sure about that. Just FYI. | |
| Simplifying my main rig and looking for cable suggestions mostly I find them just a bit lacking for "meat on the bones" I think Acoustic Zen Satori might be what you’re looking for. Excellent detail, imaging, and holographic soundstage with just a hint of heft in the mids. Best of luck. | |
| Preamp Opinion I tend to prefer a sound that is not too bright but provides a good clear soundstage and imaging.The Bryston BP6 will give you this in spades — I owned one for several years. I’d avoid the Adcom as it’s been known to have reliability issues so bu... | |
| Need advice/opinion in choosing Vandy 2ci or Thiel 1.5 You are sort of getting a confirmation bias group… where all the Vandy owners say that the Vandys are great… one should be mindful that the group has a high degree of bias, irregardless of the fact that they are probably right.@holmz — STOP, just ... |