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| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs @gdnrbob To my mind, you wouldn't be unhappy with either the Ayre or Atmasphere preamps, both provide super clean sound. I would have to have my head in a vice for hours to find a negative thing to say about either. That is the sound I am gravi... | |
| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs @zprr The place where I may buy the NS 5000 is also a dealer for Simaudio. Something to consider. I may also consider buying the NS 5000 online to have a 60 day home trial. I am almost 100% certain that a CONVOLUTION file for DSP running on ROON w... | |
| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs @don I used to own the BAT VK 42-SE preamp. I do not recall now if it had dual XLR’s but it was pretty good. A little soft on the top but a relaxing sound, at least compared to the Bryston BP25 preamp it replaced.I bought that one used without hea... | |
| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs I have not heard the Ayre but I know people consider the 20 reference caliber. I will keep any eye out for a used unit since I have not bothered a dealer with an audition for that one. I have no problem buying used but not if I demo the same gear ... | |
| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs @atmasphere You are my AES48 hero (save me $$$) and I have been including that feature as an essential requirement when I look into the preamp - amp interface. With my limited experience with Benchmark gear, which support AES48, I tend to agree wi... | |
| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs I just spent some time reading the reviews of the W4S preamp. They make it seem like a slightly noisier version of the Benchmark LA4, but with the specs I am looking for with dual output XLR. Both peamps are being described as "straight wire with ... | |
| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs Ear-Yoshino 868 (reviewed in Positive Feedback and Enjoy The Music) and 912 (review by Art Dudley in Stereophile). Missed this post. Thanks, will look into it. | |
| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs @willgolf I am working with a dealer on the Makua so I plan on getting it from him if I go that way, not at MRSP as I listed but something with a discount. There is a unit available today on A’gon from Australia for $10K but I started with the dea... | |
| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs The Makua, Ayre, and W4S preamps that have been suggested should be ok in that respect. Not sure about the EAR. Thanks all for these great suggestions, it would have taken me a while to find them. I am actually aware of the suggested preamps, a... | |
| Bryston 3BSST2 vs 3B3 Answer to Bryston related questions get better responses here. https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=57dtccm90m3oj282apbqc03un4&board=57.0 | |
| Lumin X1 latest Review like we have been saying Thanks for the feedback. The Lumin X1 will be my plan B if I cannot get the slightly more expensive Mola Mola Makua w/DAC option. | |
| Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference The dealer I went to audition the Magico A3 also had the Revel f228be (the $10K one). I was asking how it compared to the A3. They were very positive on that speaker but did say the A3 were better at low volumes and that was important to me. Like ... | |
| Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference I did not audition the Audiosolutions but did the other 3 on your current list. You may also enjoy the Vivid Kaya 45 or 90 and the Yamaha NS 5000. I am going with the NS 5000 but would have also been happy with the A3, 3F, Kaya 45 and KEF Ref 3 or 1. | |
| GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week Any place on the web to find some specs on this, or even the .8 that was released many moons ago? | |
| What if the cable is too cheap that it cannot be that good? I took the following post to heart and seem to agree with this poster, who is a highly respected audio designer. balanced operation- immunity to cables, longer distances possible, lower noise even in short runs and so on. https://forum.audiogon... |