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| Integrated amp suggestion for Sonus Faber Olympica 2 Yeah, as your speakers are listed at 4 Ohm impedance I can see why the Rogue might be a bit challenged. Why not keep it all in the Italian family? There’s a Unison Research Unico Due hybrid integrated available here now that can pump out 290Wpc ... | |
| High end stereo preamps? Worth it? Yes, but as always it all depends on what sound characteristics you’re looking for. There’s also VAC, VTL, LTA, Shindo, Pass Labs, Rogue, Backert, Allnic, Ayre, Atmasphere, Conrad Johnson, Bryston, etc. that are also excellent. Again, just depen... | |
| I think is time for new speakers.. Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus would be a good choice. Best of luck. | |
| SQ! - avr vs high end stereo preamp, who wins SQ challenge? And why An AVR is a jack of all trades, master of none and designed to hit a palatable (and aggressive) price point. Think minivan vs. Porsche. If AVRs used parts quality comparable to good stereo preamps they’d cost multiples of what they do now. Plus... | |
| Is a Chord Qutest Dac my best option Really depends on your individual system and tastes. What type of improvements are you looking for and what aspects of sound reproduction are most important to you? | |
| I think is time for new speakers.. What aspects of sound reproduction and speaker performance are most important to you? | |
| Bel Canto PrePro for music? I did get try out a Sherwood Newcastle R-972 Pre/Pro . it sounded fantastic with music. probably the best pre of any kind I have ever heard.That’s actually a receiver from like 10 years ago. I then tried a Parasound P3 stereo pre and it sounded li... | |
| Do you use a Subwoofer when listening to stereo? No, and I never will. Now I do use one in home theater and that's where it stays. I'm not into the boom boom boom when listening intently to my stereo. You might want to open your mind a bit on this. Properly integrated subs can positively transf... | |
| upgrade suggestions from wilson sophias (original)? I’d add a pair of good subs or, even better, a Swarm from Audiokinesis and you’ll be set. | |
| Can a dac really be future proof? At the moment digital is as close to perfect as it gets. It is miles...years..ahead of vinyl.Yeah that’s what they said 35 years ago, and it’s probably as much true now as it was back then. | |
| A/V Processor and Amp for B&W speakers? Rather than mess with cheaper separate processors/amps, I’d go with an Anthem MRX 520 or 720 AVR. Very good sound quality and excellent ARC room correction. Best of luck. | |
| Can a dac really be future proof? No. It’s a total pipe dream. | |
| In Search Of... Desktop All-In-One +1 Sprout100 — probably your best all-around option. NuPrime IDA-6 is really nice and on sale for $349 but lacks some features you’re looking for. Peachtree may also be worth a look. If you’re open to used, you might find a Bel Canto C5i or Schiit... | |
| Do you use a Subwoofer when listening to stereo? when you transfer signal path to stereo amp, does the tv continue to display? Very important to watch vote tallies for next 12 weeks while listening to fine music.Yes. You’ll connect the Chord into the stereo preamp (as God intended) to play 2-c... | |
| Do you use a Subwoofer when listening to stereo? i likely will get a stereo preamp and need to explore the process of switching back and forth between stereo and ht, ie. How many steps involved.Not much to explore fortunately. If you get a preamp with a HT bypass feature you just push one button... |