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| "warm" solid state integrated amplifier KRELL K-300i - very smooth (first 90 watts Class A), powerful bass, non-fatiguing. I also have the internnal DAC for streaming. It does not run that warm. In terms of features and sound I think it is really unmatched at the price. Check out the r... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC I would have thoughtt the I2S input would have a closer signal path to the DAC and thus the best input. I plan on using USB myself from an Sonore OpticalRendu. | |
| To DAC or not to DAC ? @cheeg I sold the Gustard X26 Pro last week. I really liked it but wanted to try the Musetec 005 which I ordered yesterday (on sale). The only thing the Gustard lacked was uber levels of detail as my Topping D90SE and Benchamrk DAC3B. Not eveyon... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @metaldetektor It cost me $115 to send back a DAC to China by USPS. I was getting a replacement unit under warranty. It was with shenzhenaudio.com | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @mboldda1 I was planning on waiting a few months to get this but it was on sale today. L.K.S Audio MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro x 2 DAC Coaxial OPT AES EBU Flagship (shenzhenaudio.com) | |
| To DAC or not to DAC ? @fullers If you are also considering preamps that have no sound to them, the Topping pre90 ($600) sounds like the Benchmark LA4 ($2600). Both are like wore with gain and do not seem to add to the sound. They measure the same and sound the same. Ho... | |
| To DAC or not to DAC ? Here are 2 DACs that will make a significant difference in the price range. 1) Topping D90SE. Maybe the best mesauring DAC and it sounds so clean and detailed. I love this DAC with my warm CODA amp. It costs $900 new. This one uses the ESS chip w... | |
| Smallish room speakers I have had my LS50’s for the last 9 years. I can see another decade of use. They work best in the smaller rooms and having room correction is ideal to fix those first reflections. Accoustic panels also the trick for the LS50’s in a small room. I ... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC I sold my Gustard X26 Pro and got the 005 just now ($2969 today). Just for curisoity sake. I liked the Gustard a lot. It lacked a bit of detail that my Topping D90SE and Benchmark DAC3B have but it had a lot of other things going for it. I will be... | |
| Ready For Digital Source...Computer? @high-amp What is an electrically noisy computer doing that is bad? It is sending that noise into the DAC. Now what if you block that noise from getting into the DAC. Some magic shield. I use the following: Amazon.com: Ubiquiti Networks Networks ... | |
| Thiel Owners Since my CODA and Benchmark are pro gear and support the AES48 XLR standard I use the low cost Benchmark XLR between each preamp and amp. This is 15 foot XLR cables. On the sources-to-preamp for each of my 2 systems I spoke about above, I use XLR... | |
| Thiel Owners Benchmark AND CODA together is a beautiful pairing, in any combination. I have an all Benchmark system and also a CODA system (preamp + amp). At one time I was mixing the gear and every combo of amps and preamps from CODA and Benchmark sounded so ... | |
| Best DAC+Volume Control under $1000 (used) I just sold a Gustard X26 Pro for $925 and it is an excellent DAC with decent digital volume. I hate DAC volume controls but the Gustard volume control was passable. I used a preamp with the Gustard. A used Benchmark DAC2 or DAC3 would also be a g... | |
| No Insurance with FEDEX as of 11/01 I think the quality of service between UPS and FEDEx varies by location. I hate FEDEx in my area, while UPS is outstanding. FEDEx even at the national level has a very bad software tracking system compared to UPS. | |
| No Insurance with FEDEX as of 11/01 UPS |