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| Streamer/DAC I went with the one box option, a Cary DMS-700. I tend to keep audio equipment about 20 years, so it IS my forever streamer/DAC at my age. It’s over your budget but worth considering if you can get to $6K, and you’ll save the cost of an extra cabl... | |
| Recommendations for Speakers that can be used close to the rear wall. GIK Acoustics advocates placing speakers against the wall for smaller rooms. Speaker Placement: How far from the wall should I place my speakers? - (gikacoustics.com) | |
| Cary Audio SA 200.2 SE power amp (latest version) Actually, I had forgotten there was a power switch in the rear of the amp! So, yes, I leave it on 24/7. It’s also kind of hard to access it on my rack.Following is from the manual: Press front panel power button to turn on and off. Button will bli... | |
| Cary Audio SA 200.2 SE power amp (latest version) Never experienced any hum or buzz coming from speakers. I also just checked and pressed my ears against the drivers. Dead quiet. | |
| Cary Audio SA 200.2 SE power amp (latest version) Yes, sounds a bit like a tube amp. Cary has stated that they voiced their solid state amp to the "Cary sound". I never paired with a solid state preamp as I've always been happy with the Sonic Frontiers Line 2 which is known to be very neutral. ... | |
| Cary Audio SA 200.2 SE power amp (latest version) I bought the Cary SA-200.2 SE almost a year ago. I had downsized my listening room and bought smaller speakers (Reference 3A Reflectors). The smaller room made it unbearable for my tube amp and after much research I came across the Cary SA-200.2... | |
| Solid state amp to go with tube preamp; used ok; budget: $3k max Oops! I misread your post. You're not looking for a preamp.Sorry! | |
| Solid state amp to go with tube preamp; used ok; budget: $3k max Sonic Frontiers Line 2. I've had mine for over 20 years and have no inclination to change. There's one at audiomart well within your budget.Sonic Frontiers is no longer in business but partsconnexion.com does repairs and upgrades at a very reaso... | |
| Lightweight tablet suggestions Good suggestion on the iPad Mini. I've always been put off by Steve Jobs/Apple but as a remote control, it will give me a chance to see what I've been missing. Who knows, maybe I'll be a convert! I'll check it out. I'll never forget an early i... | |
| Lightweight tablet suggestions I would suggest going to the gym.😉 I agree, but who wants to go to the gym when I can sit in my recliner and listen to music. 😉 | |
| High Quality dac with network streamer saves $1,000s Well, okay, maybe I exaggerated a bit. :>) The bass is certainly there as well as the smoothness of analog with plenty of detail. I like the Cary sound. | |
| High Quality dac with network streamer saves $1,000s @desferousThe Cary DMS-700 just got a nice review from HiFi+. What is the Cary house sound? When describing the Cary house sound, think analog with slam. Just noticed this on twitter from @caryaudio: Eric Neff from @hifiplusmag wrote an amaz... | |
| High Quality dac with network streamer saves $1,000s More congrats on your one box DAC/streamer!As my components aged or failed over the years, I decided to try streaming. I initially bought the Lindemann Limetree bridge for my old Theta DAC and then later decided that I liked streaming, but I want... | |
| Advice on a streamer Any recommendation on software for ripping the CD's? I used dbpoweramp from recommendations here. Easy to use and I think a 21 day free trial. I ripped over 400 cd's in less than a week in my spare time. | |
| Help - Line 2 on the blink I have a line 2 also but cannot help you. My suggestion is to call or email the guys at www.partsconnexion.com with your problem. They service Sonic Frontiers and may be able to help. If necessary you can ship it to them for repair at a very reaso... |