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| All Benchmark System Question No, my BM stack is number 1. I have taken the BM gear out (moved it downstairs) several times the past 6 months and always missed it. I replaced it with the following.- CODA CSiB integrated- KRELL K-300i integrated- Gustard X26 Pro as a preamp... | |
| All Benchmark System Question @regg BTW - welcome to A’gon. I sold my AMT3SE DAC on Sunday, Meze Empy headphones (today), and a KRELL integrated last week so I have an itch to buy a DAC. I think a better combo than the AHB2 and the CODA 07x would be the CODA #8 and the HPA4. I... | |
| All Benchmark System Question @regg Well I have everything you mentioned. I bought the CODA 07x because it is a bit warmer than the HPA4 and also has dual XLR outputs. It is amazing with my RAAL SR1a headphones which need warmth, though less today with a fabulous new SR1a spec... | |
| AudioByte Vox | Zap vs Rockna Wavelight @verdantaudio Does the VOX require the use of the Android app? Can it be controlled by the physical controls if the DAC will be hooked up to a preamp? | |
| AudioByte Vox | Zap vs Rockna Wavelight I did like the AMT3SE for my RAAL SR1a. I only used it for those headphones since I preferred my other 2 DACs on the floorstanders. The guy that created my Convolution files for my floorstanders just created Convolution files specifically for the ... | |
| AudioByte Vox | Zap vs Rockna Wavelight @verantaudio Thanks for the feedback. The idea of tuning the AudioByte via firmware sounds interesting. Just like the PS Audio DirectStream, I had the AudioByte on my mind now for about 2 years. The Wavelight was something that people said to also... | |
| Stratospheric audio gear prices Over the past 20 years the gear that I have bought has gotten cheaper and better. Current project is to turn a $8K amp (sold) into a $1.6K amp. | |
| Is D for Dry? Class D... @atmasphere When are your Class D amps coming out? I just sold an amp and looking for a new one. | |
| Thiel Owners @james633 I am a Thiel CS3.7 guy now and maybe I can offer some Benchmark feedback. The Benchmark HPA4 preamp is great. It will make any DAC sound better because it is quieter than all DACs connected to it and the volume control is of very high q... | |
| Pass Labs XA25 vs Benchmark AHB2 @vad58 This will answer your question about a tube preamp and the AHB2. How Should I Buy an Audio System? - Benchmark Media Systems I use a CODA 07x SET preamp (warm) and AudioMirror Tubadour III SE tube DAC (warm) with an AHB2 to tame my RAAL S... | |
| PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference? LUMIN - Fibre Networking (luminmusic.com) The link above shows the X1 fibre connection. Looks like a SFP is used. | |
| Pass Labs XA25 vs Benchmark AHB2 You can use 2 AHB2 for much more power without degrading sound as compared to a single AHB2 in stereo. Some posters on here say mono is worse than stereo. I disagree on that view with regards to the AHB2.I do not recommend the AHB2 in mono or even... | |
| 13th Note HiFi Review of Network Streamers @agillis Since the UltraDigital comes after the OpticalRendu. Along with the fact that it must have a power supply then the benefits of the OpticalRendu would be lessened. The Power Supply of the UltraDigital would be inside the isolation barrier ... | |
| 13th Note HiFi Review of Network Streamers @audioman58 Have you heard the opticalRendu with a fibre network? If so, what are the better streamers you have heard? | |
| Best headphone under 10k$ I see I have commented on this thread about the AHB2.Well I have the SR1a and tried it with a lot of amps, DAC, preamps, and integrated amps. I found a few gems for the SR1a such as the CODA CSiB and KRELL K-300i integrateds.I did not like the AHB... |