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| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? I am also using the AQ type 4 speaker cables with mine. Also AQ 0.5m Diamondback interconnects in place of jumpers. Soundstage and imaging as well as detail is improved. | |
| Help me decide on new amp please Sorry sjtm, I am embarrassed. Somehow got myself confused. Getting to the age I need to read twice, look both ways 3x, move more slowly. Thanks for calling me out gently. | |
| Help me decide on new amp please My subjective thought is that I would be inclined to lean toward the Marantz. This based on your budget concerns, you like the Marantz sound with your speakers, it has a phonostage, and the Hegel is almost twice the upgrade cost. That said, if at ... | |
| Integrated for Vandersteen 2ce sigII Thanks, I enjoyed the ride. I owned the original model IIs, made in 1977 I believe. I bought them in 1986 and kept them for 8 years. I have heard the later models however not the II Sigs. I always thought them to be a great all around speaker, alm... | |
| Up grading a MHDT Paradisea+ DAC Just realized that I misspelled the new MHDT DAC, it is the Canary. I do need an editor. | |
| The next step to a better system For 1 source on room treatments check out ATS Acoustics, Piper City, Illinois. I purchased from them the supplies to build my own panels. | |
| Integrated for Vandersteen 2ce sigII I agreed with your thinking regarding the purchase of the used Vandys. This will allow you to experience the Vandy signature sound (an yes the new version will provide more of it with greater detail) while providing time to consider upgrade option... | |
| Up grading a MHDT Paradisea+ DAC Thanks czarivey for the peer review and pointing out my obvious mistake. Title editing is very important. Here is hoping others will see through the gap and provide thoughtful advice, as had mapman. ;-) Mapman, thanks for your response. I have pu... | |
| Output threshold using a Dynaco ST-70 amplifier with passive pre. Thank you Ralph. That was the answer I was looking for with this question. As we discussed when you refurbished this unit last April, I intend to keep it as original. Enjoyed your interview in TAS. | |
| Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait. I also agree with ami. The OP is looking for an integrated that will prove reliable for 10 years. Many good suggestions here. What speakers do you have? | |
| Recommend a Cable/Interconnect Set Regarding budget determination for cables, I allocate 10% to 15% of the price I paid for the components to be interconnected to the cables to do so. Then buy used off AG or Ebay.I purchased Audioquest Columbia interconnect cables and Kimber 12TC s... | |
| Tube amp Questions If wanting an integrated look into the Vincent audio 237. Retails at ~$2500. 150wpc 8 ohms, 300 4 ohms. Might check out audio advisor for this unit. | |
| Output threshold using a Dynaco ST-70 amplifier with passive pre. Thanks rodman and dekay. My ST-70 remains as original with the exception that I had the caps and resistors replaced. I then purchased new tubes. At this time I am inclined to keep it as original. That said, I will follow up on the resources you... | |
| Output threshold using a Dynaco ST-70 amplifier with passive pre. Thank you AL! I was hoping you would provide guidance. I will forget the meter approach for the reasons you stated. I have been playing with the Schiit SYS pre and will continue this way to find what I believe to be a reasonable volume limit. Reg... | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! Congrats on your new purchases! I would 'stay pat' and not be in any hurry to replace the B&K amp. Enjoy and let the new pre and speakers break in. With experience gained listening to your 'new system' you will better be able to define the imp... |