soix
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| Building HT, 2 channel audio guy needs help Yeah,I'm with the others who said it's highly unlikely you'll find a prepro that will not be a letdown from your CJ preamp, and any one that might will likely be on the expensive side. Sounds like 2-channel is your greater priority, so why sink $$... | |
| What speakers work best with electronic music? Would help to know what amp you're using, but I'd consider looking at some studio speaker makers like PMC and ATC along with some horn-based speakers as mentioned earlier. Best of luck. | |
| $10-15k speaker - Revel Salon2 / Usher BE-20 The Revels are great speakers, but I'd think they may be a little analytical given your tastes. Maybe the Ushers a little less so. The first speaker that came to mind given your criteria is the Acoustic Zen Crescendo. Vandersteen 5 would be a good... | |
| Best setup for two subwoofers. Interesting post. I assume since you've got one DEQX you're not running your subs in stereo? Is this something you've considered doing? Just curious. | |
| DAC Recommendation around 2.5K Too bad you need USB 24/192. There's a Bel Canto DAC 3.5VB for sale here at a little above your price target but likely negotiable, but pretty sure it requires a USB converter. Very positively reviewed against some of the best DACs out there so st... | |
| Affordable Newer Speakers What aspects of sound reproduction are most important to you? Dynamics, imaging/sound staging, bass, etc.? What is your price range and other associated equipment? Definitely decide on your speakers first and then find an amp that will get the mos... | |
| I know, there is no 'best', but... Relatively speaking there are few prepros that are at the level of a good stereo preamp. While those few are no doubt very good, what are the odds that it would be best for you and your system/tastes? And, IMO, the preamp is one of the most critic... | |
| Solid State Preamps Out of curiosity what tube pre are you currently using? I'd recommend a Bryston BP26. The reason is I'm using a BP6 and find it very uncolored and open sounding, but most importantly it allows the strengths of everything that comes before or after... | |
| Sjofn The Clue vs Rega RS1? Have not heard the Regas either, but I also heard the Sjofn speakers at the NYC show and was extremely impressed. Possibly my biggest surprise of the show. Heard them playing dynamic music and coulda swore I was listening to big 3-way floorstander... | |
| room makes or breaks "Other components can be easily adapted to the room, but there is only so much that can be done usually to adapt the room to the rest."I'm gonna dissent here. Most rooms I've seen have done little or some hodge podge job of room treatments, let al... | |
| Berkeley DAC Series 1, anything better 2.5K$ Essrand -- better make sure you break that NAD in properly (if it's not broken in already) before making any quick judgements. Not sure how much break-in it requires (maybe Sabai has some thoughts here), but don't rush to make any comparisons as m... | |
| Hegel h20 h4ase or h30 I'm interested in the Hegel amps as well, but before I pull the trigger I'm gonna listen to some Class-A solid state amps that seem to possess some tube-like qualities. Out of curiosity, what Pass Labs Aleph amp do you have and how does it sound? ... | |
| Switch with volume control Placette makes a 3-input passive preamp that is basically just a volume control. Not sure how it would work with your Oppo though.http://www.placetteaudio.com/passive_line.htm | |
| Need advice on how to dip a toe into digital Maybe something like a used Bryston BDP1 or BDP2 wouldn't be a bad option. Good reviews from a sonic perspective and relatively easy to use versus other options, and I've heard Bryston provides very good support if you have any questions/problems.... | |
| Berkeley DAC Series 1, anything better 2.5K$ There's a Bel Canto DAC3.5VB for sale here. A bit more expensive than the Berkeley you're looking at, but comes with its own "Virtual Battery" power supply that really takes things to another level. I had the 3.0 and 3.0VB in my system for a demo ... |