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| So I just bought a Hegel H390 and First, if at all possible do NOT use the 15x15 room — it’s an absolute nightmare from a bass perspective (I know because I had that exact size room years ago). I heard Joseph Audio Pulsars (original version) with Hegel electronics and the sound wa... | |
| So I just bought a Hegel H390 and Mwhat speakers under $10.000 sounded the best. +1 @hilde45 — there’s no way for us to know what might sound “best” to you, which is really the only thing that matters. You really need to share what sound characteristics you’re looking for and are ... | |
| Best combination of HT and sound What do you suggest as a 2-channel amp to drive my fronts for music.Do NOT just get an amp — at the very least get a stereo integrated amp (something like Hegel would be a great choice). The preamp section of AVRs is garbage and it will severely ... | |
| Check Your Tidal Accounts for Unauthorized Users/Fees I know MQA is a polarizing conversation, but it’s is a differentiator in the Tidal offeringThat’s for sure. Good point about MQA possibly working better for mobile. I can’t stream Qobuz reliably using my iPhone on the go. Then again, once 5G is fu... | |
| Digital upgrade: new disc player or better streamer? However, I find that I do enjoy streaming, not only for convenience but also to discover new music.BINGO!!! Truth be told, I rarely listen to my own music anymore. In fact, as I type this I’m listening to “Court and Spark” live by Herbie Hancock w... | |
| Budget External DAC Recommendations Will a $400 - $500 DAC substantially best the DAC in the Bluesound Node 2i?Yeah, I’d say so. I think the Gustard X16 at $450 new should significantly outperform the Node’s internal DAC — superior DAC chip, power supply, etc. Best of luck. | |
| How to know if GAN-fet amp and Lyngdorf 2170 (as a Pre and Dac) are compatible I have no experience matching separates but have been advised to confirm compatibility between amp and pre to avoid performance issues.While this is certainly important, the other crucial factor is if the individual components provide the sound ch... | |
| One box do it all There’s a Hegel H160 for $1800 that’d be good. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649769280-hegel-h160-integrated-with-dac/ You could get a NuPrime IDA-8 new for $1250 that’d fit your requirements as well. https://nuprimeaudio.com/product/ida-8/ ... | |
| Seeking suggestions for configurations AES/EBU cable to Denafrips Pontus II using RCA cables out the Denon AVR X3700H's CD audio input.EEEEEEEEK!!!!!!! Oh the horror! That poor, poor Pontus. I'm thinking the Denon will, eventually, need to be removed from the system.No, gotta get tha... | |
| Speaker Wire for Popular Budget System +2 on a Schiit Loki. | |
| a/v processor If 2-channel is important I wouldn’t leave it to an AVP to handle it, even a good one. I’d suggest getting something like the Yamaha CX-A5200 from accessories4less.com for $2200 and a good stereo preamp and standalone DAC as you’ll get much bette... | |
| Anybody else waiting for GaN and Purify to have a baby? highly unlikely you will find anything for $750 that will even be able to fairly compete. Its even kind of interesting you think its possible which sort of denotes a latent desire to have the $750 sound as good. I guess its a common fantasy.Nobody... | |
| Anyone hear the Class D Audio Mini GaN 5 amp yet? And how these amps do playing above 800 Hz I have no idea. @sebrof — Why don’t you just take the damn 2A3 amp out of the system and see how the GaN 5 sounds running your speakers full range or even just running from 800Hz and up? Would be useful i... | |
| Anybody else waiting for GaN and Purify to have a baby? @jjss49 — unfortunately I haven’t heard any GaN or Purify amps. I’ve got a defunct McCormack DNA-0.5 Rev A amp I was planning on sending to Steve for repairs and/or upgrades (thinking it’s probably the dreaded and fatal input board failure given ... | |
| Sound bar for Dialogue I was doing research on these a while back, and the Yamaha YAS-209 got nice reviews and even comes with a subwoofer that’ll likely inject a little more fun into your normal TV experience, and it’s only $299. Best of luck. |