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| Kinki Studio EX-M1 My EX-M1 is driving Bryston Mini-T's: 4 ohm, 86dbThese speakers have 8-inch drivers in them. Kinki can really move them, but with a tight grip. Loving it so far. I have about 40 hours on the Kinki.Volume level is around 70db. Kinki is cold as... | |
| Kinki Studio EX-M1 My new EX-M1 has been playing for an hour. At its early infancy, it's already a significant upgrade over the Yamaha AS-801. It's driving and controlling the Bryston speakers (86 db, 4 ohms) with ease - tight, smooth and dynamic. More to share ... | |
| Yamaha A-S801 owners. Did you upgrade? Thanks for your insight, helomech. Very helpful - especially the Rogue class D vs A-S500. I'd love to get the A-S2100, but there are two issues I have to resolve: The 2100 doesn't have a built-in DAC (easy, just $$$), and it's too deep to fit in... | |
| If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck Vulpeck has a wide range, but to me, they definitely lean towards r&b/soul/funk. A few examples:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRHQPG1xd9ohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWBUnr0F3Zohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4G0nbpLySIhttps://www.youtu... | |
| Budget American made speakers? A DIY option for you:Selah Audio "Tono" kit:http://www.selahaudio.com/tono-kitAdd Parts-express cabinets and they would cost about $950.I own a pair of these. Incredible value. Rick is great to work with. He sells many other kits and fully ass... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Been listening to a lot of:Gregory PorterPapa Grows FunkCount Basic | |
| Whats in your second system? I recently made a complete changeout of my office system.Before:Musical Fidelity X-A1 IntegratedKef Q15.2 bookshelf speakersRotel 971 CD PlayerAfter:Kef LS50 Wireless SpeakersSonos Connect'Very impressed with the upgrade in sound and smaller footp... | |
| A vote for the little guy suppliers I bought a pair of used Selah Audio "Tono" speakers (sealed) for a second system. This is one of Rick's "value" speakers, and the pair I bought has an upgraded ribbon tweeter.I wanted to get a taste of his speakers before dropping $3-4k on the Ve... | |
| What is your favorite budget audio component? Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amp ($899). Good sound, flexible, built-in 32bit DAC.Sonos Connect ($349) with Deezer Elite subscription ($20/mo). Easy 16-bit FLAC streaming. 35mil+ songs.One of the things I really like about Audiogon forums is you l... | |
| Streaming vs traditional Deezer offers 36 million songs available to stream via Sonos in 16/44 FLAC.I’ve been using Sonos Connects, connected to separate DACs to stream Deezer for a few years. I’m very happy with the sound quality. Big improvement when I changed from RCA’... | |
| Underspent on speakers relative to overall system? Inna said: "Not that I cannot afford better speakers, I cannot afford much better speakers, and until I can things are going to be as they are."I'm guessing I'm operating at a lower price-tier than Inna, but I'm in the same boat. 'Still using So... | |
| Spend more money on the amp or the pre-amp? I agree with looking for a good integrated with a $800 budget. If you want new, I'd look at the Yamaha A-S801. 6 moons gave it a very good review. You could probably find something better sonically in the used market, but the built-in DAC on th... |