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| Comparing Bel Canto and Schiit DACs I've not heard the Shiit DAC, but I've had both the Bel Canto DAC3 and the DAC3 VB in my system. What I can tell you is that the VBS (virtual battery supply) makes a HUGE improvement in sound and that its performance is incredible -- read the rev... | |
| Can anyone recommend a great tube preamp that also has a headphone out? I also like the Linear Tube Audio recommendation, but I'd also first check with Don Sachs to see what it would cost to add a headphone out to his SP14 preamp (or just call him to see what he says). I'd be pretty surprised if he couldn't meet your... | |
| Replacing my Sonic Frontier Power 3's VAC is always highly regarded and one I thought I'd always try if I went to a tubed amp. Don't know what your budget is, but there's a Phi 200 for sale here now that might be worth looking into. Best of luck. | |
| Speakers costing range of 2500-3500 per pair To answer OP's last question, neither the Focals nor the Ascend Acoustics match well with your AVR. They both greatly outclass it,. In addition to probably not having enough quality watts to get the most out of them, the preamp sections of most ... | |
| Dated but still A rated DACs I'd try a used Metrum Hex DAC or used Bel Canto DAC 3.7 or 3.5 but only the VB models with the Virtual Battery Supply. Both have gotten reviews that put them on the level of much more expensive DACs. I had the DAC3 VB in my system for a bit, and... | |
| Best Speakers with a DNA-1? Vandys are great as are ProAc and Joseph Audio. Depends on your particular tastes and what what sound characteristics are most important to you. I'm sure they'd all sound fantastic with the DNA1. Great amp. | |
| Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range There's a rare pair of Joseph Audio Pearl 3s for sale here now at a little over your price range. Just buy them and thank me later. | |
| Speakers costing range of 2500-3500 per pair Have to ask what your goals are? Is your priority movies or 2-channel music listening? If the latter, what are the most important sound reproduction characteristics to you from a speaker perspective? At this price level for speakers I think you... | |
| Back to stereo and a minimal function home processor/preamp I don't know of any such product, but there is a nice little workaround many of us here have used with great success. If stereo is your highest priority, get a good stereo pre and just use that with a decent but relatively inexpensive AVR or prep... | |
| 5-10k budget... so many choices You've heard a decent array of speakers, and the fact that the Focals spoke to you as strongly as they did -- well -- that doesn't always happen so you may very well have your answer. If you have a ProAc or Joseph Audio dealer somewhat nearby you... | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations that I can purchase on Amazon.com I'm out. Glad you're happy with your amp and best of luck finding speakers that work for you. Enjoy the music! | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations that I can purchase on Amazon.com Listen, you're clearly an Amazon consumer so you know how it works. Buy yourself the Yamaha AS2000 I listed earlier. If it doesn't smoke the 5000 you have, just return it. But, give both at least 100 hours of burn-in time or you'll not hear the... | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations that I can purchase on Amazon.com Oh please, regale us with your all-knowing test. This industry is rife with studies that tell us our hering is wrong, and I'm sure this one is irrefutable too. I'm squirming with anticipation. | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations that I can purchase on Amazon.com "I’m happy with the Yamaha P5000S."Yes, of course you are, because you’ve compared it to a Sony receiver. My 1985 NAD receiver would be a big improvement over what you have. The key question is this -- how does it sound relative to a truly refined... | |
| Yet another Amp recommendation needed I echo what auxinput said -- it really depends on what you're looking for and, I'll add, your budget. |