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| Integrated amp for Legacy Focus speakers As long as the int amp was not harsh on highs & mids and bass was handled well (which both of the amps I have now work well with the bass drivers on these speakers). Forget Emotiva. Here’s a nice Plinius Hautonga well under your price rang... | |
| Upgrade to PS Audio Direcstream Mk1 and Mac Mini? Glad to hear the Lamm was an improvement but can’t say I’m at all surprised. Likewise I’m pretty sure you’re gonna hear very significant improvements with the Meitner as you’re likely making big upgrades to both DAC and streamer, both of which are... | |
| What Power Amplifier Should I Buy? All competently designed (low noise/distortion/output impedance) amps will be indistinguishable. Well that’s just silly. BTW, I agree adding a second sub is a good idea. | |
| What Power Amplifier Should I Buy? I’d think this SMcAudio DNA 1 would be worth a try and should be negotiable down to $2k at this point I’d think. Plus, if you like what you hear you can send it back in for the more recent upgrades to get even more and still be well below your bu... | |
| Definitive Technology BP 30 As the AS2200 is a touch on the warm side it probably is a decent match with those older aluminum tweeters, but the BP30s can certainly be greatly improved upon. It’s a lot of speaker for the $$$ especially if you prize low bass and don’t use subs... | |
| Amp pairing for ATC SCM11 (v2) Exposure amps are reputed to pair well with ATC speakers. | |
| Six DAC Comparison Another very nice write up, and thanks so much for adding the comparisons to the other DACs as that is SO helpful for perspective. Keep up the great work! | |
| Integrated amp for Legacy Focus speakers Really depends on what improvements you’re looking for and what sound characteristics are most important to you. Without that info it’s impossible to make an informed recommendation. | |
| Need suggestions on preamp I’ve got Hifiman Arya Stealths so have an idea of the level of detail you’re looking for, and I was able to get there with my big rig so it’s definitely doable and highly doubt the preamp is the limiting factor here. I think the amp and possibly t... | |
| No Wonder You Spend So Much Money On Stereo Equipment "the music plays the band" ...I love that! Me too! but we are not music addicts here, we are hifi gear addicts :) I hope this is a poor attempt at humor cause otherwise it’s just really sad. | |
| Comparison of two High Quality Steely Dan Aja records.... Thanks for the update, and color me jealous. | |
| Seeking Streamer & Dac that has 12s outputs and inputs Although i2S is widely regarded as a superior connection, it really depends on how a component is designed as to which connection is best. Although I use an i2S connection, I would not let that be the deciding factor on which component to purchase... | |
| Six DAC Comparison then at the end I will consider preparing a short summary comparison of all six. That would be super interesting and helpful if you could. Very nice write ups so far! | |
| Six DAC Comparison Did you compare the LTA to the Benchmark or Merason DACs? | |
| Speakers or Turntable upgrade What kind of improvements are you looking for, and are you looking for new or used? |