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| Should I get a Roon Nucleus? I would also look at a Small Green Computer solution (ie i5 or i9). | |
| Streamer? Aurender's "caching streaming" ? how important is this feature? I would add Bricasti to your list. | |
| Tube preamp options Yes I bought the ultimate upgrade with Kimber cable. I also worked with Brent Jesse and upgraded to NOS tubes. One on the reasons I went with the Cary is I am a big supporter of tube regulated power supplies. I am currently using a metal base G... | |
| Tube preamp options The simplest way I can describe is it brought life to the music. Maybe more detail, space and deeper soundstage. It made everything a little bit nicer at least to me. | |
| Tube preamp options I went from an RP-7 to a Cary SLP05. Love what it did. You might want to consider adding to your list. | |
| Primaluna or not Primaluna I had a PL HP integrated with KT150 and loved the build quality, tube rolling flexibility and looks. I felt like it was lacking a bit of headroom which, at least to me, surfaced in bass, detail and decay. I actually moved to AGD Audions and real... | |
| Cost break down of hifi system I found that I keep speakers longer than anything else. So I would invest in a pair of speaker you really like even if you can't afford the level of electronics and cabling to support. Buy the best used electronics you can with the remaining cas... | |
| Digital source upgrade suggestion? I suggest you look at a dedicated music server like the i5 from Green Computer. You can attach your 4tb drive and connect to the Bricasti and run Roon from the i5. | |
| Tube preamp recommendations for Pass X260.8 monos +1 for Cary SLP-05 | |
| What’s your latest high-end audio purchase? Bricasti M1se w/ network card. | |
| What’s your latest high-end audio purchase? Traded in my Bricasti M3 for a Bricasti M1se. Great piece of equipment from a build quality and sound quality. | |
| Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing I too am a class D convert after many years and many amps. It is really hard to say if they are better than class A A/B because of everything has changed along the way, speakers, preamps, DAC’s cables etc. I still love tubes and will probably al... | |
| Would There be a Significant Difference I would also add a used Cary SLP05 to your list. I moved from a Rogue RP7 to a SLP05 about 6 months ago. Without out getting too long winded the change added life and body to my system. The Cary SLP05 and Audio Research 5se are both great prod... | |
| What is the best sounding GZ34 / 5AR4 rectifier tube you've ever heard? I’ve had great experience with metal base gz34’s. I’ve used one in a Bob Latino’s sl70 power amp, Modwright pre and currently using one in my Cary SLP05. In all three cases the metal base GZ34 made the most significant positive improvement to SQ... | |
| Looking for a preamp with XLR connections +1 for Cary SLP05 or Audio Research Ref. All tube, all great, all sound a little different but over all can’t go wrong. Check the used market. Sorry for stating the oblivious. Plus if you find you’re not happy resale is great for all these pr... |