soix
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| VTL preamps and amps, co status? This is why I’ve avoided @emergingsoul posts after the first one I responded to. He starts with a question and then goes off on his own direction regardless of whatever feedback and experienced advice he’s given. Now I’m kicking myself for wasti... | |
| Upgrade path from Paradigm Studio Reference V3 I had Studio 100 v3 in my system for a couple months and used to sell ATC speakers. Not even on the same planet in terms of what you’re looking for. I’ve not heard Tektons, but like I said I’ve never heard another speaker with the midrange power a... | |
| Advice regarding a possible upgrade DAC (and does the DIP help SQ) First, ditch Amazon HD and switch to Qobuz. Read Steve Stone’s review in TAS where he compared several streaming services and AMZN HD did not fare well. They just don’t seem to be there yet, and a Qobuz trial is free so why not? I’ll say I had a ... | |
| Weakest digital link: DAC - Streamer - Server? I’m also in the “everything matters” camp. But I’m also in the “life’s too short to deal with computer crap” camp and recommend going with an Innuos Zen Mk3 streamer/server, pair it with a nice DAC and just enjoy life/music. But that’s me. Best of... | |
| Bluesound Node2 with outboard DAC Agree with keeping things separate. Pairing the Node with a DAC from Gustard, Musician, Denafrips, Soekris, etc. (depending on what sonic characteristics you’re after) will give you a nice performance bump and then upgrade streamer when you can. ... | |
| Choosing the right equipment These will get you done... https://www.musicdirect.com/music-hall-mmf-13-turntable https://www.psaudio.com/products/sprout100-integrated-amplifier/ | |
| What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please. I agree that phones are "overlooked and vastly underrated as a front end streaming/player platform". +2. I recently upgraded the Apple Camera Adapter with a LavriCable version and the improvement was not small, in case anyone else is using th... | |
| Fist Watt F6 vs Pass Labs XA 25 But does the Clayton slide into class A/B and then provide 80w into 8 ohms and 130 into 4? No, but at 50wpc and 100wpc into 8 and 4 Ohms, respectively, you get to stay in full Class A for all listening. Personally, I’d have to really need thos... | |
| McCormack VRE-1C preamp and new SMc amps? What new SMc amps are you referring to? | |
| Micromega M100 vs Coda CSib, vs Pass ? vs The new AGD Tempo di GaN stereo amp at $5500 might be an upgrade as more than one reviewer has termed the “end game” level amps. Pair it with something like a Musician Pegasus R2R DAC and you may have something pretty special. Just one option to c... | |
| Upgrade path from Paradigm Studio Reference V3 The ATC SCM40 will do what you’re looking for in spades, but I’d recommend the latest version as they have a better tweeter that you’d likely appreciate. That amazing dome midrange will hit you in the chest like no other driver I’m aware of and d... | |
| Sub for single-driver desktop speakers This is what I’d get if it’s in your budget... https://www.svsound.com/products/3000-micro-subwoofer | |
| Stand mount to floor stand. I wouldn’t rush to eliminate subs as they can add significantly to ultimate system performance even with “full-range” floorstanders. If you can try the SFs at home, why wouldn’t you? Just do it. Best of luck. | |
| When choosing new Speakers, what matters most to you? If you know the characteristics you’re looking for and you hear a pair of speakers at a dealer that exhibits those characteristics better than others with your music (and any of your electronics you can bring to the audition), you’re probably in g... | |
| Comparing Speaker Cables First, you need good quality demo material to allow you to hear important differences. After that, I’d have someone switch the cables for you so you can just listen and don’t have to physically get up and change anything, which could potentially ... |