slanski62
Responses from slanski62
| Is my preamp useless? Thanks folks. I didn't realize the Ayre has a passive line stage. That gives me another avenue to explore. | |
| Is my preamp useless? Hi. Original poster here. I’ve been following this discussion with interest, and I didn’t know it would become so controversial! A couple of thoughts:Trying my DAC direct into my amps is certainly a good idea. I need to re-arrange my equipment so ... | |
| Is my preamp useless? There is a Luminous Audio Axion II posted for sale right now. What's your collective opinion of it? | |
| Is my preamp useless? Thanks again for taking time to respond everybody. Looks like I have a lot to learn! | |
| Is my preamp useless? Thanks for the responses. Fwiw, the rest of my system consists of Cary Audio 500.1 monos and custom speakers from Selah Audio. Cabling is Transparent Musicwave Super XLRs. I don't have a technical background. So if I try the passive route, what do... | |
| TIDAL Lossless Streaming Service Lateboomer, I'm streaming TIDAL from my ipad to by BDP-2 via sharepplay. Works great.Steve | |
| BAT vk-p3 phono install If you can install a video or sound card in a PC, then you can install the VK-3P. But if you're talking $1100, then there are many better choices of a phono stage. | |
| What city do you live in? I live in the Durham/Chapel Hill, NC area. But like Calloway, I grew up in Danville, VA. | |
| Is Pure Music 1.8 better? Soundstage width and depth is amazing. | |
| Anyone heard the new Cary SA-500.1 Monoblocks? I'm on my second week with a pair that replaced a Bryston 14BSST2. I find that they have noticeably better bass control, bass detail and significantly greater dynamics. My system:Apple Mac > W4S Dac2 and VPI Classic with DV 20XL2>Sutherland ... | |
| Rega P25 w/orig Exact Cart - good? + mV question There is a fellow on Audiocircle, 'Wayner' who makes a very nice set-up guide and protractor. It's made of laminated card stock and is quite inexpensive. It's far superior to the simple grid that comes with the TT. Check it out. | |
| Weiss DAC2 or W4S or PWD or Zodiac + or . . . Read TAS's review of the W4S DAC2 before you decide to buy. | |
| 2ch amp and HT receiver connected to same speakers Summitav, are you saying that the CATV coax would cause a hum even if it is not connected to my HT receiver? | |
| 2ch amp and HT receiver connected to same speakers Thanks everyone for the helpful comments. Regarding the ground loop, I have all my equipment powered by the same dedicated circuit. I have also tried the Granite State Ground Control and a cheater plug with minimal effect. The only input to the HT... | |
| cambridge audio np30 They're on pre-order at Audio Advisor, and are supposed to ship next week. I'm interested in it as a hi-rez alternative to Sonos. |