So far, it seems that the generally recommended method for CD play is to go with a cheap CD and a separate DAC. Am I reading that correctly? Is it that the would bperform better than the MH CD25 or a T542? If that is the case, well, fair enough. That gives me a good idea how to pursue.
My initial starting point I believe will be:
Int/Amp: NAD 320BEE - $320 refurb.
CDP: NAD T542 - $350 refurb.
Speakers: PSB Silver Mini's - $600 Demo's.
That puts me right at $1270 + IC's...
I am used to the NAD/PSB sound - so I figure that this will give me a good starting points. Call it a memorization point.
I think this might be a "cop-out" system though. No work, decent performance. Doing the work to develop the system is half the fun!
Other combo's I want to make sure I try
Int/Amp: Jolida 202/302 - I have a local dealer on this. Used: $500?
CDP: MH CD25 - new: $550
Speakers: GM Europa's - if I can find a local dealer. $750.
Well, budget blown there at $1800. Would have to cut somewhere. Guess that I would have to make sure I buy used on the CDP & int/amp...
Also want to try the Kestre's & Swifts...
Any other thoughts? This is great stuff so far.
My initial starting point I believe will be:
Int/Amp: NAD 320BEE - $320 refurb.
CDP: NAD T542 - $350 refurb.
Speakers: PSB Silver Mini's - $600 Demo's.
That puts me right at $1270 + IC's...
I am used to the NAD/PSB sound - so I figure that this will give me a good starting points. Call it a memorization point.
I think this might be a "cop-out" system though. No work, decent performance. Doing the work to develop the system is half the fun!
Other combo's I want to make sure I try
Int/Amp: Jolida 202/302 - I have a local dealer on this. Used: $500?
CDP: MH CD25 - new: $550
Speakers: GM Europa's - if I can find a local dealer. $750.
Well, budget blown there at $1800. Would have to cut somewhere. Guess that I would have to make sure I buy used on the CDP & int/amp...
Also want to try the Kestre's & Swifts...
Any other thoughts? This is great stuff so far.