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| Suggestions for solid state balanced linestage with remote, $2000 or less What sound characteristics are you looking for and value most? | |
| Need advice on upgrade path I’d agree with trying to add tubes somewhere. There is a Linear Tube Audio MZ2 tube pre with upgraded power supply for $1300 at US Audio Mart that’s really good and is also an excellent headphone amp if you ever go that way. There’s also a nice ... | |
| Streamer / DAC Combo apps Hey Troy — a little early to be drinking, no? Jeez. | |
| Ok now I am frustrated with streaming You could try setting priority to the streamer in the router. It might be giving priority to the video streaming which could bottleneck the Node2i.You obviously don’t have kids. | |
| Upgrade from Bel Canto Evo 200.2? There’s a review of a D-Sonic amp on 6Moons that compares it directly to the 200.2. The M3a-800S is only $1475 new, and they offer a trial period that might be worth exploring. Then there are the amps like the Audiophonics HPA-S400ET based on the... | |
| Need highly transparent detailed amp---how does Pass XA25 compare to Gamut D100/D200 MKIII I’d think the Gamut would be a little more detailed and neutral of the two, and the Pass will probably throw as much heat as a SET amp. A couple other off-the-radar possibilities might be a Valvet E2se or a D-Sonic M3a-800S, both very different bu... | |
| Suggestions for pure headphone amp around $200? Following on the Darko reviews I’ll suggest the DROP + THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amp. Yeah, it’s $299, but you said “maybe a little more” and what’s 100 bucks among audiophiles? The review puts this unit in another league from the very good Asgard 3, ... | |
| Streamer / DAC Combo apps I am putting together a two-channel system from scratch. Never had one before but can’t stand the sound of my Bose playing via bluetooth anymore.Amen Brother. You are among friends here. I have to say I’m curious as to what drove you to jump on th... | |
| Need advice on upgrade path What sound characteristics do you value most and what would you like to improve upon over what the Plinius provided? | |
| Bi-wire speakers and bi-wire cables? Just use one pair of the cables in the lower level binding posts with the jumper for single wire and remove the jumper and reinsert second pair of cables to the upper binding posts for bi-wire. Differences tend to be hit or miss depending on spea... | |
| Digital XLR vs Digital RCA I was told by someone who designs high-end DACs that a balanced digital cable is preferable to single ended and that if only RCA connections are available it’s still better to use a balanced cable with RCA adapters. I have no technical understand... | |
| An EXPERIMENT for those who have never heard differences in cables Wait, you found a Radio Shack??? Where? Mayberry? | |
| Looking for a front end streamer only. I’d get an Innuos Zenith Mk3 for $4250. Excellent as a streamer, but it also has a CD drive and internal storage so you can rip all your CDs right into it and have all your discs along with your streamed music at your fingertips. It also works wit... | |
| Need preamp recommendation The Don Sachs preamp is just a dressed up VTA SP14. Much prettier and about $1000 more.I don’t believe that’s true. Last I looked, Don uses a slew of key premium parts that if used in the SP14 would make their prices much more comparable. Maki... | |
| Looking for headphone amp/DAC I’d add the Topping DX3 Pro v2 to your list that can be had at Drop for $209. Best of luck. |