soix
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| Where is the weakest link? You’re running a $5500 stereo DAC into a prepro. Cables are the least of your worries. Get a good stereo preamp worthy of that DAC and run the Chord along with the front L/R pre outs from the NAD into the stereo preamp so the NAD is out of the 2-c... | |
| Need recommendations for 20' speaker cable Do you mean you need 20’ per channel so 40’ total? If that’s the case I’d look at Audio Envy. | |
| Holographic Soundstage ? Experience told me that if an equipment cannot impress me the first day or two, it will never do so, no matter how much it will break-in.If that was the case I would’ve returned my speakers. That was about 20 years ago and I still have and love t... | |
| Best 2channel amps for my speakers. I’d check out a Raven integrated you can demo at home. Best of luck. | |
| recommendation for stereo tube amplifier for Marten Bird 2 speakers other than EAR.... was considering the VAC 200IQ but not sure if it would be much warmer sounding than the pass x260.8You never said you were looking for warmer sound than the Pass. We’re we just supposed to ESP that? | |
| piano works (concerto/jazz) speakers ATC/Proac/JMR/Vienna Acoustic/B&W ATC won’t be great at low volumes IME. ProAc would be good, or even the new LSA-10s would be great and you can try them at home. Best of luck. | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? Do you eat blindfolded? | |
| Tidal Hi Fi + Maybe it gets rid of MQA, heh heh. Do whatever it takes to switch to Qobuz, and there are programs that can help you transfer your playlists. The Emperor’s new clothes are off with regard to the MQA scam, so just consider yourself lucky you now ... | |
| Preamps opinion Really depends on what sound characteristics you’re looking for. | |
| Looking for Focal Stella amplifier suggestions Quicksilver Headphone Amp, but you’d have to work with a dealer (or the company) to see about a home trial. Best of luck. | |
| recommendation for stereo tube amplifier for Marten Bird 2 speakers other than EAR.... VAC. | |
| Speaker cables for Focal 1038 Be? What sound characteristics are you looking for? | |
| What is the best receiver to use with the A90J? Budget up to $2k Despite the 2-channel bias this site tends to have (me included), I can certainly appreciate the benefits of watching movies on a decent 5.1 system. Toward that end, and considering your speakers, you could easily get by with a Yamaha RX-A780 AVR... | |
| SMSL SU-9 DAC - Is it a budget alternative fit for an audiophile ? The sound is pretty great. Compared to what? What other DAC(s) are you using? | |
| Amp(s) to go with Joseph Audio Pearls Given what you’re looking for I’d try Audio Research. Best of luck. |