ufguy73
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| Higher End DACs @thyname good point on the DCS/MSB equivalence.I guess, honestly, I am wondering if the Rossini and/or Premier would be wasted too much in my current system because (if not) I'd actually prefer to come in at the Rossini/Premier level.I suppose if... | |
| Higher End DACs @kren0006 really great analogy!I follow how you laid it out.. So, I gather (lets not quibble about the absolute numbers) Mcintosh would be considered on the warmer side of things - both the preamp and power amp?I also agree that my speakers are ne... | |
| Higher End DACs @asiufy @djones51 @rgmd11 @kren0006 @lalitk @thyname @4425 @hgeifman @audiotroy (and everyone else who has taken the time to post on this thread!)thanks so much for the responses to my latest post enquiring about 'fit' of many of these units with ... | |
| Higher End DACs @asiufy @audiotroy I would be curious what 'level' of DAC would you say is commensurate with my general Mcintosh system of c1100/611 and B&W 800 d3 speakers?is the MSB line/T+A 3100 overkill? is it the next step up that would be lost in my cu... | |
| Higher End DACs @asiufy makes total sense and thanks for the additional input!if I could pick your brain some more, since I particularly liked your suggestion (including upgrade path)...if I also wanted the ability to spin discs - would you suggest adding a Refer... | |
| Higher End DACs all positive and constructive, though...I've learned a lot about digital just on this thread, alone! Really appreciate the viewpoints and knowledge being shared.this was my inaugural posting, here! lol | |
| Higher End DACs I have enjoyed reading various reviews of these higher end DACs (recognizing the limitations, biases, imperfections, etc. that inherently accompany listening to someone describe what they are hearing).To be sure, there are very positive reviews of... | |
| Higher End DACs @4425@thynamethanks for the secondary market thoughts!would you expect the Lumin X2 to hold secondary value pretty well (ie like the Rossini) or not as strong (like the T+A) | |
| Higher End DACs @4425 a little off topic but because you brought up value retention/ease of resale...what are suggested/effective outlets to sell used high end gear? i have never really had occasion to do it...i did some browsing on audigon but didn’t see a lot ... | |
| Higher End DACs Are there any reasons why, for only 2500 more, one shouldnt go ahead and get what many seem to think is a great preamp? | |
| Higher End DACs @djones51@regothanks guys - i was confused by the nomenclature...but it looks like the streamer+DAC+preamp is only $2500 more than the streamer+DAC (at least according to a review)? | |
| Higher End DACs Not sure I understand the T+A SDV can be configured with the preamp or without...or that you are essentially getting a ‘free’ preamp...does the cost not vary based on the configuration? | |
| ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll @blumartiniThanks for the additional thoughts!I forgot to ask you, previously - were you able to try any of the MSB DACs?Since my original question, I have become more interested in MSB and T+A SDV 3100, actually! | |
| Higher End DACs @mikelavigne thanks so much for your kindness and time in helping me think through these decisions - ill be sure to reach out via email (thanks, again)!I understand exactly where you are coming from on the CD vs file/streaming, as that’s where I a... | |
| Higher End DACs @david_ten yes, the T+A SDV 3100 really looks a great unit...cutting edge capable.to be clear, you find some similarities between DCA and T+A house sound? How would you generalize?@mikelavigne mike, thanks so much for the detailed breakdown. As ... |