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| Reccomend a good preamp for me. @co93 I have a Benchmark HPA4 (same as the LA4) in an all BM stack. How does your LA4 compare with the ARC and Boulder preamps? I have a CODA 07x preamp shipped today to me and I am looking forward to comparing the HPA4 to the 07x.I love the HPA4 ... | |
| Power Cable for Line Magnetic LM518 IA -- 22 Watt SET I have some VD cables that are slowly going to the recycling/trash due to age. I had some sparks coming out of some of them.I recently added the Audience Forte power conditioner and the FREE power cord to the conditioner from this deal.https:/... | |
| Recommendations for a modestly-priced audio system? Peachtree Nova 150 used is around $700-$800. I sold mine but it was connected to a KEF LS50 that can be found for about $700. The KEF's fill up my 12 x 20 x 25+ room surprisingly well. Though the LS50s now have Benchmark AHB2 mono on them and they... | |
| New Stereo Times review on CODA CSiB Integrated Amplifier I should add that the D-Sonic amp I am now using today on the Thiel CS3.7 sounds good driven DAC direct to amp. I did not like it with the SR1a. It will be better with the CODA 07x but it will be a nice amp to keep around as a backup or hot weathe... | |
| New Stereo Times review on CODA CSiB Integrated Amplifier The reason I went with the CODA CSiB in the first place was because of the discussions that started after Terry's reviews. I did not think my audio preferences align with what Terry likes but I wanted to check it out. Glad I did because it gave me... | |
| Thiel Owners Rob G and I spent a month+ last October/November emailing and me calling to sort out the truly messed up CS3.7 that I had bought used. He helped with speaker design diagrams and hand held me on repairs and diagnostics remotely. Along with advice o... | |
| New Stereo Times review on CODA CSiB Integrated Amplifier @arafiq I do not have KRELL separates but will have the CODA 07x shipped tomorrow. Last night, I was a little disappointment with the RAAL SR1a with the Class D amp I now own driven by my Gustard X26 Pro DAC (a brilliant $1500 DAC). So I was think... | |
| New Stereo Times review on CODA CSiB Integrated Amplifier @arafiq If the Benchmark mono could put out over 600 watts at 2 Ohm I would use that over the CODA and the KRELL for the 3.7’s. It cannot so I have now moved that stack to the living room where it sounds incredible with the KEF LS50’s. I think I w... | |
| New Stereo Times review on CODA CSiB Integrated Amplifier The Hegel 590 is very good. It is a jack of all trades unit like the KRELL K-300i. The CODA CSiB is less feature rich. Some people may prefer the more neutral sound of the Hegel. In terms of build quality the CODA is Bryston like. They offer a 10 ... | |
| New Stereo Times review on CODA CSiB Integrated Amplifier I owned the CSiB for a while and loved it. It was a coin flip to decide whether the KRELL K-300i or the CODA CSiB stays. The CODA went but I am getting a CODA 07x preamp delivered next week and then I will get the CODA #8 after I sell the KRELL. T... | |
| Thiel Owners If anyone is interested I will be selling a 1 month old KRELL K-300i integrated soon. It is currently playing in my Thiel CS3.7 and it is perfect match. I am going CODA separates.I had an all Benchmark stack on the CS3.7 but I think the KRELL is a... | |
| Thiel Owners @tomthiel I posted around October 2020 the name of the guy would did my mods. Audio Repairs & Modifications & Care (sublimelistening.com) He actually drove to my house to fix an issue with a mod he had done. A very honest and expert SCD... | |
| Peachtree Nova 150 as a pre only? I think it is great but I am also selling it so my opinions may sound crooked. As I type this I am listening to Fela Kuti and it just sounds great on the Thiel CS3.7. The KRELL is very smooth along with what I think is above average power in the b... | |
| $5k-$6K DACs w Roon? The new Gustard X26 Pro is a phenomenal performer. I think it is very low cost at $1500 (on sale for $1300) I have it and it replaced my Benchmark DAC3B in the office system. I moved the DAC3B to the living room. I stream into the Gustard with a S... | |
| Peachtree Nova 150 as a pre only? I did that test with my Nova 150 preamp and amp separately. The preamp and DAC were the weakest link on the 150. The amp section was actually pretty good and made me consider the amp500. I had the 150 for 2 or 3 years. I enjoyed it when I owned it. |