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| Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC? Stuartk stated he did not need a DAC at present however MAY find use for it at a later date. Also he is intending to keep the integrated of choice for a very long time. There are far more choices available for finding the integrated amplifier that... | |
| Thoughts on my current system Once you move and have installed the dedicated lines, I agree that you should try bypassing the power conditioner. | |
| The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg.. I would not care to bypass a tube based line stage with an OP one. Seems to me you would have paid for much you are not using by using the Sphinx as a pre. | |
| Is it possible for the center image to drift from lp to lp? Of the points listed I would suspect items 1 and 4. Does this drifting occur with any consistency as cartridge crosses the album? Could it be do to linear tracking angle of stylus as it crosses? | |
| Why do almost all women today hate home audio? The majority of women I know love home audio (as in having music in the home), as do the men. However few of them, either sex, just sit down just to listen to music or put anywhere near the thought most of us do into a system for that purpose. I c... | |
| Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC? +1 adg101. Purchase a separate DAC when needed. There always is a number of quality used DACs on the market when one is interested. | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! Ok, replace the separates with an integrated amp and get a music player. Some integrateds have internal DACs as do some players. I use a Mac computer and if ever I changed to a music server can't say which one I would purchase. There are many ver... | |
| Thoughts on my current system Your are welcome! | |
| The effect of my dog on sound quality Don't know what your dog was trying to tell you about your system, but I know what I would be telling my dog! Good thing he chose the power strip! | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! Set up your digital front end prior to the other changes. I would go with an external DAC for down the road flexibility. Keep your amp/pre for now.Have you listened to and are you set on the KEF LS-50s?When you say "either way I am getting a new p... | |
| Schiit Byfrost Multibit dac with cd transport I think you may be able to buy a new 851C for $1500. The internal DAC is accessible externally for streaming purposes. | |
| Bookshelf speakers on a budget I see from another thread you have settled on the Dali Zensor 1s. Have you purchased them yet? If so have you tried them with the Jolida amp? | |
| What NAD amplifier to get? Do you need the DAC that is provided by the 3020D? If not I would look for a used 325BEE which should run ~$200-$250 in good condition or a 326BEE for ~$100 more. What would the C350 cost you? | |
| Thoughts on my current system I would make the move first. Then after listening to your system in the new room, after system positioning and room treatment as applicable,then make changes. Explore the newer file servers and DACs in the meantime for the hi-rez needs. | |
| > $500 integrated amp to drive JBL 530 speakers full range Great! Let us know how you like the Brio with both speakers. |