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lyngdorff 3400
which was ?  
lyngdorff 3400
any idea how it compares to the NAD M33?   
lyngdorff 3400
thanks. yes i need to audition it for sure.    im strictly streaming these days so wont need the phono stage.    the room correction feels like a game changer as our room is not optimal, speakers in front of large windows and not far enough o... 
Speaker Reco
Not easy to find dealers to listen to variety of speakers but will get planning  
Speaker Reco
Have not heard of Treos will check them out thanks  
Speaker Reco
Sound characteristics - honestly I'm not sure how to describe this. Perhaps I've not listened to enough systems.  I like openness and clarity but I dabble in playing drums and appreciate some depth  
Speaker Reco
I need to listen to them, was thinking 2's perhaps see if can find used pair but no first hand experience I read KEF pair well with Hegels.i also listen a lot at low/medium volumes having little one in the house so that may factor too. 
So I just bought a Hegel H390 and
Great thread sorry to to hijack, but what speakers would be good match for Hegel 190? Currently have audiovectors which I like but mixing to larger listening room and feel will need something "bigger".what would be a good upgrade ? Typically liste... 
How would you upgrade my entry level system?
Thanks for all the responses.Ive made 2 changes so far.Signed up for Tidal $20 per month (post trial).  Really enjoying access to lots of new and old music at decent quality.Primarily playing tidal via Oppo 105 to take advantage of the dac vs Sono... 
How would you upgrade my entry level system?
Thanks for the responses.Guess I have some thinking to do.short term: try Tidal streaming. Consider non Sonus option. Medium term: consider upgrade on speakers and then build new system.I like the existing sound.would just like to more captivated,... 
CD ripping
Sevs, thanks for guidance - I'm in process of doing that.cheers 
CD ripping
So I used dB to rip 3 versions of the same track flac 5aiffapple loslesshave to say found it hard to tell the difference and I thought my "ear" was pretty good. For example, I find poor recordings hard to listen to.i will be re ripping as many of ... 
CD ripping
Update.looks like considerable number of my files, on itunes, are AAC @ 128 and AAC @ 256. 
CD ripping
Thanks everyone, great responses!   Guess I need to do some ab tests and work out what to do.I'm minded to re rip my collection, back up and get rid of all the CDs.  But will test first. 
OPPO BDP-103 (NON Darby)
I just got oppo 105. Using yamaha 675 receiver and rega b for 2 channel. Will I get better multichannel audio through analogue cables vs hdmi?also will my audio video be better connecting cable box to oppo vs Yamaha ?appreciate any thoughts