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| Preamps @ricred1 there’s another similar thread about preamps that you are aware of and you are also aware of my recommendations for Mola Mola which based on European prices would certainly be within your budget. | |
| Looking for a pre-amp (Pass, ARC, BAT, Sim, PS Audio) @ricred1 and others, I don’t know about US pricing but in the U.K. the Mola Mola Makua retails for £7k with the dac module an extra £4k and the standalone dac model, Tambaqui retails for £9k. Here, Mola Mola doesn’t drop in value anymore than any ... | |
| How many brands use own drivers? Boenicke W11,W13 | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hi Bill, I’m afraid not but probably good for the price. The Makua by Mola Mola with dac module is outstanding imo but more expensive. The Makua is also very versatile, it can be fitted with an outstanding phono stage and in the future a streamer ... | |
| CD ripper Anyone try Melco D100? | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt, if you are trying out class D (your ref to Merrill) then please try the Mola Mola Kaluga. Another top performer at a lower price point is the Nuprime Evo, not quite as good as Mola Mola Kaluga’s but best in its price group. | |
| Looking for a pre-amp (Pass, ARC, BAT, Sim, PS Audio) My my recommendation would be the Makua preamplifier by Mola Mola. Not only is it an excellent sounding preamplifier but can also be specified with an extremely good and versatile phono input. A dac module can also be specified and in the future i... | |
| Why no Class D integrated love? (from manufacturers) OP, yes the Nord’s were good at their price point under £2k. I understand the revised boards have further improved them but feel that they would still fall behind some of the better class D (and A/B) amps that we tested, but to be fair those other... | |
| Why no Class D integrated love? (from manufacturers) I’m expecting a Mola Mola integrated in the future.Don’t get carried away with GaN @noble100 and others. In a recent private test they didn’t fair so well. | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? I suggest auditioning the Mola Mola Kulga class D amps for exceptional performance. Hypex 1200 implementation is key, so not all Hypex 1200 amps will sound the same. Also, because an amp uses GaN doesn’t necessarily make it better. | |
| Thinking to upgrade speakers I would recommend Boenicke W11 speakers. They are very open, naturally balanced, great bass extension, dynamic and beautifully made in Switzerland. We have the W5 and W11. | |
| We are buying and reviewing gear all wrong Agree with @bdp2, a good dealer should have done his homework and will be offering a system that is synergistic. | |
| The Science of Cables Thanks @taras22 and @teo_audio for your contributions to this fascinating subject. | |
| Alternatives to Stillpoints Another point, @thyname. The Ingress should be set up with the ball directly touching the underside of the component and arranged in an equilateral triangle on plan. | |
| Alternatives to Stillpoints @thyname, Ingress and Symposium roller and cup footers work well to damp seismic vibrations in rotational and horizontal planes. To get the best results you need to combine them with an air spring under a supportive plate made from a material with... |