yakbob
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| Anybody else using AV880x as 2 channel preamp? To clarify, the MX-119 and MX-120 are the same analog circuit as found in the C45 (when used in analog mode) since both lack the C46 equalizer function. RonC has mentioned this in a few threads on audiokarma, where there is some great discussion o... | |
| Anybody else using AV880x as 2 channel preamp? @tomaswv , I use multichannel pre with success in my main system. It's a McIntosh MX-120. The analog section is essentially a C46 preamp, so it offers the flexibility for HT and critical 2-channel listening. I've since moved away from HT altogethe... | |
| DAC upgrade I wonder if you even need to spend your full budget to achieve hapiness.I was searching for a tubed DAC to add to my solid state system over the last few months and considered the Jolida for its attractive price. While reading some of the other fo... | |
| Spatials = Done for now! I own the Spatial M3 Turbo S as well, and am completely satisfied with their performance regardless of price. The sound is quite addicting, and I'm listening to music more than ever. When you look at it on paper (open baffle, pro drivers, reasonab... | |
| Warmer sounding Solid State If you're committed to a new amp to achieve the results you're looking for ( priced lowest to highest):McCormack DNA 0.5Jeff Rowland Model 2Pass Labs XA 30.5 None offer monster truck power, but are terrific sounding amps that lean in that directio... | |
| LS50 Wireless fail, or is old gear that good? Sorry to hear the LS50s didn't work out for you. I've not heard them, but have read a lot of positive reviews.I don't think it's a matter of good vs. bad, but a lot modern components are built for user convenience (streaming, wireless, small, narr... | |
| What speakers are you running with your Pass Labs XA 30.8? I'm not attempting to steer you towards the Spatial's...which I tried only because of the reviews I had read by owners and the fact they have a generous in home trial period. I thought if I hated them, I could always send them back. Instead I find... | |
| What speakers are you running with your Pass Labs XA 30.8? I've paired my Pass XA30.5 ( hey close enough 😀) with the Spatial Audio M3 turbo S.I would suggest a high efficiency 4ohm speaker to keep the 30.8 running in class A the majority of the time. I'm really happy with the Spatial/Pass pairing. Full, l... | |
| KEF KUBE between Ayre preamp and amp? I own a pair of 107s but not the associated Aye equipment.Why not try it out? It's just a couple of connections and should only take a few minutes to determine if there is any loss in sound quality.Resist the urge to sell the Kube if you decide no... | |
| New vs Used - Significant sonic improvements in preamp/amp design in the last 20 years? I'd say it depends on what you need in a piece of equipment. I'd put my 20+ year old Rowland Model 2 power amp, and 50 year old Marantz 7t pre-amp up against more modern designs for sonic enjoyment.That said, there are some amazing products out to... | |
| XPA-2 - issue - speaker - advice needed ! This original post and quick resolution by a couple of supportive members makes me believe there is hope for this forum after all.My thanks to mzkmxcv and tls49 as well. | |
| The 70’s are back Enthusiasts have no problem paying big money for Harbeths ( or dealers charging big money for them) in 2018. I don't see how this is any different. There's obviously a market for vintage gear or at least gear with the vintage look ( Luxman, Leben,... | |
| SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND MORE SPEAKERS.. BUT NEED BASS.? If you're into used (not quite vintage) gear the KEF 107 or 107/2 will load most residential rooms with enough bass to satisfy most bass heads. I'm a jazz fan too, and the 107 renders subs unnecessary. The Kube EQ allows for bass tuning (frequency... | |
| Help me replace ancient speakers - or not @sforrey , since my current speakers have a total of (4) 10" woofers in a band pass loaded configuration, I was concerend about the ability for an open baffle speaker to match the lower frequency output of my KEFs. Honestly, I always felt OB speak... | |
| Help me replace ancient speakers - or not I just caught the "small apartment " in your original post. The M4s might work better in your space...and cheaper to boot. |