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| setting requirements for my streaming DAC+"preamp"/volume control and suggestions The question of whether to use a preamp or a DAC with a volume control is like asking which religion is better. After many years of using both types of systems I realized I like a preamp in the mix. I have heard the Linn Selekt DSM and it is rathe... | |
| Experience with Linn Select DSM? I am considering this piece if I get a floor stander and require room correction. The store I went to has 3 units that do similar room correction. Anthem STRLynddorf 3400Linn Selekt DSMI am supposed to have a shootout with these 3 soon but may ca... | |
| Anyone hear Vivid Audio Speakers? Considering Vivid Giya G1 Series 2 from Magico S5 MKII I have heard a few of the Giya models and the Kaya 45. I found they sounded like KEF Reference and Blades and I love KEF. I prefer the KEF Blades over the Vivids but I could live with either. The sound is coherent, fast, and exciting. It was also ... | |
| Paradigm Persona series @audiotroy Getting back to some audio questions since I seem to agree with a lot of your tastes in sound. I would like to ask your opinion. I heard the TAD ME1 recently and you were correct, it is an great monitor speaker. It is unfortunate that t... | |
| Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels It has been a while since I updated my quest for my office system. I have been busy with work and life but I have not ignored the advice posted here. One set of advice was to give a monitor speaker a second chance, specifically the TAD Me1. Well I... | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux Wilsons were wired out of phaseSerious digititis (from Marantz player?) Treble and bass were way too highGrip and control on speakers wasn't that greatWhat I heard was an all Luxman system with Nordost cabling. The Luxman CD player's DAC was used ... | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux @glupson My broke ___ did not want to like the m900u as much as I did. Unfortunately I loved it and I have heard quite a variety of good amps over the years. I think it is the best amp I have heard (for my tastes).Dealer was saying it is the extra... | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux Well this thread gave me the kick in the pants to today drive deep into Los Angeles to check out the 509x and the m900u + c900u. I liked the 509x a lot with the TAD Me1 speakers. So much so that I am considering the Tad Me1 in lieu of the bigger s... | |
| Luxman M900U any experience ? @sandit33 Thanks for that post you made above. I heard the Luxman m900u today with the Luxman c900u and I just loved it. I am going to get the Luxman m900u amp but was wondering what preamp would work with it, other than the c900u. I want to get a... | |
| Best integrated up to $6000 That ML 585 is a superb integrated. There are some new ML 5000 series models that a tiny bit over $6K new. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Grew up in Toronto and RUSH was huge in their hometown. It is nice to see Geddy Lee sitting on the front row near home plate of my Toronto Blue Jays games. Reminds me to crank some RUSH. | |
| Disco...yep, I'm going there I enjoyed disco as a kid on AM radio. I did not listen to disco for maybe 30 years after the 70's but decided to buy some "mix tape" disco collections and I realized how much fun the tunes were. Especially for the weekend car rides I did along Hwy... | |
| Any word when Yamaha M-5000 amp will hit the U.S. If you are inclined to tie the speakers with the associated electronics. Check out the youtube video on listed at the bottom of the discussion below. https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/all-new-yamaha-ns-5000-speakers-world-beaters.22170/page-5 | |
| Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier, opinions and competition The review mentioned above. https://audiobacon.net/2019/03/29/benchmark-ahb2-stereo-power-amplifier-review/ Rather interesting that Benchmark is out of stock. https://benchmarkmedia.com/collections/amp/products/benchmark-ahb2-power-amplifier | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux Thanks guys for the feedback. I already have a Peachtree Nova 150 class D integrated (may upgrade to the NOVA 500 for $2K). This unit will go to a bedroom once I get a better system. However, one idea is to play with Nova integrated for a month or... |