zephyr24069
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| Edge NL12.1: what smallish floorstanders/monitors? I own Edge NL 12.1's and now first-hand why you want to keep your amp! I don't have experience with the Vienna or Sonus speakers noted above however I would suggest you are definitely on the right track with the above recommendation towards Eggles... | |
| Audioquest Niagra Vs Cheetah AQ Cheetah is one of the best values amongst all of the different analogue interconnects. Its sound is refined, musical, fast, accurate and a host of other positive attributes. I've owned both Niagara and Cheetah and while there are several refine... | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs Good idea....I'll get to this as soon as I can assemble the info. If those of you can contribute what you know, I'll fix the list. BTW, Classe and Esoteric are both dual-mono and fully balanced from input to output. Thanks! | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs Thanks Vladimir! Updated list (now sorted, finally!);Accuphase C-2810Accuphase C-2410Aestehtix JanusAesthetix CalypsoAtmaSphere Music Preamplifier MP3 (option)AtmaSphere New Music Preamplifier MP1 Mk. III (option)Audio Horizons TP 2.1 (option)Audi... | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs Thanks everyone! As of today, the combined list is;- Herron Audio- Pass Labs XP-20- Plinius Tautoro- Atma-Sphere Music Preamplifier MP-3 (option)- Atma-Sphere New Music Preamplifier MP-1 Mk. III (option)- Aesthetix Calypso- Aestehtix Janus- SimAud... | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs Dgad, Pedrillo, Analog1998: Thank you all very much for your feedback! | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs Pedrillo: Thanks for the info. The P-5 is a discontinued model, correct? I've also heard the P-5LE and Celeste 5002 were great designs. Did you ever get a chance to listen to those or is your P5 an LE? Thanks again! | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs You are welcome; I am glad to hear that it helped.I've heard the same on Atma-Sphere. I believe theSimAudio P7 and P8 are as well. My Classe CP-700is full balanced and dual-mono for future reference.If you come across any of these and can share yo... | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs As of now, the combined list of recommendations I've received (no particular order) is listed below. I need to determine which also offer balanced inputs;- Herron Audio- Pass Labs XP-20- Plinius Tautoro- Atma-Sphere Music Preamplifier MP-3 (option... | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs Thank you! | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs Thanks everyone for the responses; I have lots of fun research to do! | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs Where can I find product info? FYI...I don't need a phonostage if that matters for purposes of a recommendation. | |
| SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs Thanks, for taking the time to respond; please take a look at my system and let me know what you think. I'll check out the Plinius and have also received offline recommendations for the new Pass Labs XP-20 and Atma Sphere as well. Any thoughts you... | |
| what are some digital cable upgrades/servers? 75-ohm with RCA pin is S/PDIF; I'm no expert so I cannot tell you the diffs at the cable/specification level.I've listened to the Harmonic and several other 75-ohm cables before; in your price range, I'd suggest the Eagle Eye. You'll be amazed at ... | |
| what are some digital cable upgrades/servers? Are you referring to TOSLink, S/PDIF (Coaxial) or AES/EBU?I've auditioned Meridian gear before; their gear excels at digital, I am not surprised you found their native inputs and outputs were superior to your ears.Reasonable cost digital cables I'... |