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| Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming I highly recommend the latest generation of Linn Klimax DS with Katalyst DAC architecture or latest gen of Linn Akurate DS with Katalyst DAC architecture as well as various Naim DS with a separate Naim power supply unit especially the 500 series N... | |
| Anybody else using AV880x as 2 channel preamp? Both the MX122 (entry level) & MX160 (flagship) support and decode the latest formats and codecs eg 4K HDR Dolby Atmos DTS-X Auro 3-D. The MX122 was based on Marantz AV8802 processor whereas the flagship MX160 is pure McIntosh all the way. The... | |
| SQ : Anthem receiver vs. processor @erik_squires If you don't care about room correction or 4k HDR Dolby Atmos etc etc then you should highly consider a used discontinued Classe Sigma SSP (early version) that can be had pretty cheap in used markets nowaday. Its stereo performance ... | |
| Anybody else using AV880x as 2 channel preamp? @yakbob I think the McIntosh's flagship AV preamp surround processors (eg MX150, MX151, or MX160) share very similar analog audio circuitry as the McIntosh stereo preamp such as the C46 preamp, not the McIntosh's entry level AV processors such as... | |
| Anybody else using AV880x as 2 channel preamp? While the Marantz AV8802 is great when used as a surround processor for surround sound movies or HT but its stereo performance for 2ch music playbacks are lacking compared to high end AV preamp surround processor such as the Classe SSP 800, Classe... | |
| Integrated amplifier search @s7horton If you’re lucky you can find a used Naim Uniti Nova in used markets. You should demo the Naim Uniti Nova with your speakers and cables. You can probably bring your speakers with you to the store to audition the Naim Nova with. | |
| Anybody else using AV880x as 2 channel preamp? What are you trying to accomplish here? Are you trying to add a dedicated stereo preamp with HT bypass for your 2ch music listening into the mix? | |
| Need Advice on Amp Audition at a Dealers Home demo or audition would be best. That way you get to listen to the new amp vs the one you have now in your own setup, system and room environment using your own cables, front end source components and your own speakers. | |
| Hegel H360 vs Accuphase E470 The Accuphase might be more suitable for your Vandy speakers. | |
| Integrated amplifier search @s7horton The Naim Uniti Nova is capable of handling low impedance loads with no problem. In my bedroom setup I have the Nova, first I had it paired with the B&W 805 D3 standmount speakers and now with the Sonus Faber Olympica 1 standmount spe... | |
| How can I connect a pre-amp to my Onkyo TX N676 since it doesn't have a pre-out for amp No, your Onkyo receiver will not be able to drive a 4 ohm speaker load properly. You would need a dedicated power amp. | |
| Integrated amplifier search +1 on the Naim Uniti Nova suggestion. I happen to own the Nova for my bedroom setup. It’s highly musical sounding unit. Great all-in-one box solution that does not compromise sound quality and musicality. It is a digital streamer/DAC/integrated am... | |
| Classe CA-2300 voltage change Classe headquarter facility in Montreal, Canada has re-opened since Sound United bought Classe in January of this year 2018. Go to Classeaudio.com and you can email them. You might have to ship your CA-2300 amp to Montreal, Canada to get voltage c... | |
| How can I connect a pre-amp to my Onkyo TX N676 since it doesn't have a pre-out for amp So were you saying that your Onkyo av receiver does not have pre-outs for you to connect to a dedicated stereo preamp with HT bypass? So I’m under the impression that you are going to get a separate stereo preamp and power amp to drive your speake... | |
| Parasound vs Rotel Amps Sonically and totally the new 15xx series Rotel gears are very different from the old 10xx series gears. The latest 15xx series gears such as the RB-1582 Mkll stereo amp, the RMB-1585 five-channel amp, the RB-1590 stereo amp & the RA-1592 inte... |