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| What's the best non-DAC streamer? I realize the OP is asking for something under $3k but, in general, the best streamer cost no object is the Sonore Signature Rendu SE optical. The Innuous and SoTM are cheaper and still sound very good.But more on topic, I think the best value is ... | |
| What's the best non-DAC streamer? Roon lifetime is $699.The sonicTransporter i5 is a "small, fanless, NUC with a decent processor including wifi, a small amount of RAM, and a small internal HD for the software."For the non-DIY hobbyist, it's put together, configured, optimized and... | |
| What's the best non-DAC streamer? I enjoy and recommend Roon. With that said, the best bang for the buck would be a Small Green Computer sonicTransporter i5, Sonore's optialRendu Lite for Roon only along with SGC's linear power supplies. A Roon lifetime subscription and the above ... | |
| Is it really worth it to get a phono stage over $10k I would audition a Herron Audio VTPH-2A before spending more. | |
| Looking at Focal Sorry, my mistake, I thought the Kanta 3 was $7/pair, not each. | |
| Looking at Focal At that price, consider the ATC SCM40 passive.I would never recommend buying a speaker without listening to it first. | |
| Best tube preamplifier for under $15k Herron Audio VTSP-360. | |
| A warm DAC? rvpiano: No, just the Yaggdrasil. | |
| A warm DAC? Interesting comment about the Gungnir besting the Qutest. I've owned both and my impression is exactly the opposite.At the Arizona Audio Video Club DAC shootout last August (well designed, level matched, 0.5 seconds between selection switching usi... | |
| A warm DAC? Black Ice Audio Glass FX Tube DAC DSD. | |
| Affordable US Made Tube Pre/Power or Integrated Options Black Ice Audio, formally Jolida, has moved at least some of their manufacturing to the US.Their vacuum tube integrated amps offer great sound, tremendous value and come with remote control. | |
| Best DAC for around $2,500 or less Chord Electronics Qutest. | |
| stand-mount speakers for classical music The passive ATC SCM20SL is on the Lone Mountain website. Retail is $6499.The active version. SCM20ATSL, is a tower, mentioned but not pictured.http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/hi-fi/loudspeakers/classic-series/scm20/Any Spendor model would also be a g... | |
| stand-mount speakers for classical music ATC. | |
| Non Analytical Sounding DAC Upgrade- Budget $1,500 or less BTW, I agree with the previous Mojo comment; definitely the best DAC under $500. |