yakbob
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| Can I add a preamp to my system The Naim Uniti has pre-amp RCA outs. Technically, using the Uniti as DAC/Streamer and sending the signal to another pre-amp would work. Would it sound better? Hard to say. You'd probably want to set the Naim at a fixed volume (that won't overdriv... | |
| Galion TS120 Even if it’s the same exact amp, it seems like a risk of $3500-4500 on a product with ad-hoc “support” by an individual with limited knowledge of the inner workings of the equipment they’re selling. | |
| Galion TS120 The whole Galion thing is weird and unnecessary given the number of options in the tube integrated market. I always thought Doge’s decision to undermine sales ( or risk their reputation ) of their own product in order to fill orders for a YouTube... | |
| How to trigger gear that doesn't have a trigger port (?) Search for a Belkin Pure AV PF60 on the auction site. They can be found for around $100. This unit is built like a tank, and will allow you to power on/off your whole system in sequence since it has time delay variability. You can set the unit to... | |
| Anyone Know The History Of XStatic? Do you mean the GR Research X-Statik that Danny originally designed for AV123? | |
| Choosing between Cornwall IV, Trio15 or X4 Ultra I have an open floor plan similar to yours, own the PL Evo 300 poweram,p and also listen primarily to jazz at lower volumes at night. I've owned the Spatial Audio M3 TS which was open baffle but lacked the powered "subs" of the X line. Honestly, b... | |
| Please, what DAC is this? Mystery solved. You're probably relieved in way like when you finally remember the name of that person you attended school with, and you just ran into at the supermarket. 😀 | |
| Experience buying from Europe? I purchased a very large pair of speakers from across the pond at Audio Emotion UK and their service was exemplary. I'd have no problem recommending them purchase or service recommendations. | |
| Audio Research I/50 integrated? It’s a great looking and presumably great sounding amp, but the i50’s need to be re-biased (professionally) every time a tube set is replaced seems at odds with its intentions as the entry point into the AR tube family. | |
| Please, what DAC is this? Just guessing based on your description…Audio note DAC zero? They specialize in limited inputs and kits are/were available. Perhaps you saw a custom build? | |
| Has the ASR review/hatchet job on the Musetec MH-DA005 Changed Anyone's Mind? Nice of ASR to tank the resale value of the 005....... Unless you're playing in MSB / dCS territory, resale value on most brands of DACs is a losing proposition. Not many are willing to buy into older digital tech. Prospective sellers could max... | |
| Has the ASR review/hatchet job on the Musetec MH-DA005 Changed Anyone's Mind? I had not read the test results on this unit, but did go to ASR after reading your post. It seems most equipment in the several kilobuck range and higher is treated more critically on ASR, since the expectation for quality or excellence is higher... | |
| Tannoy arden legacy I have the Legacy Arden. I’ve had good luck with the Pass XA30.5 and more recently a Primaluna Evo 300 power amp. My listening sessions tend to be jazz based and at moderate to lower levels, and the Primaluna is great in this scenario, however I ... | |
| Who is Gonna Buy A New Jeep Grand Wagoneer For the MacIntosh Stereo? The brand collaboration makes sense from a marketing standpoint in that both companies are steadfast American brands (ignoring Stellantis for this discussion). While this thread is trolling for McIntosh hate, these premium collaborations are mer... | |
| Tannoy Legacy Eaton with Primaluna EVO 300 Integrated It's un-audiophile to have nothing to complain about, but I'm completely happy with the PL 300 and Arden pairing. I can't speak to the preamp section of the PL EVO 300 Integrated, or how it would compare to my McIntosh C2300 preamp. I can say tha... |