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| DAC recommendation with tube preamp Thanks @canibefrank. I found that thread and have pretty much dismissed the C658 as an option. There's a dealer in NJ that gave it good reviews, but, as you said, it had to be paired perfectly. I'm looking for a piece that isn't that picky. I'... | |
| DAC recommendation with tube preamp It seems I did miss something. The DS Jr is no longer a product for PS Audio. With the coming release of their cost no object DAC, they're dropping the Junior. So where I'm at right now is probably getting the Schiit Yggy and then a separate st... | |
| DAC recommendation with tube preamp And did I miss something, the DS Jr is no longer offered on PS Audio's website. Did they discontinue it? | |
| DAC recommendation with tube preamp Is the DS Sr that much better than the Junior? Last time I checked, the Sr was out of stock till mid 2019. Seems that PS Audio always runs a big sale at the end of the year and blows out all their stock. I saw it in 2017 when I was searching fo... | |
| DAC recommendation with tube preamp Thanks for the suggestions so far. I do want to clarify that I’m looking for a DAC that does conversion best first and foremost. Preamp and streaming abilities are not necessary with the other equipment I already have. @kalali, your suggestion is ... | |
| My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each! WCCongrats on the Neoliths. I've heard them a couple of times at my dealer. He was one of, if not the first, US dealer to have them. I heard them with an all Mac front end. The 1.25kw monos and C1100 preamp. That setup blew me away. To be fa... | |
| My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each! Thanks WC. You confirmed my suspicion. I know that combo (ref10 & 860a) really impressed you. The ref10 is out of reach for me financially, though. The 860a used may be possible. I’ll continue my search for a preamp. There’s a Luxman c900f on ... | |
| My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each! WC, I’ve spent the last several weeks reading this thread from the beginning. What a journey you’ve been on. It’s great to read real life reviews on gear. This has been great for me as I prepare to upgrade my front end. I purchased Salon 2s about ... | |
| SS Preamp to go with Revel Salon 2s The XPR line of Emotiva amps is/was their best ever. Weighing in at 100 lbs, the XPR-2 pushes 600 watts at 8 ohms, 1000 watts at 4 ohms. It's enough to push the Salons even at high volumes. I agree that there's better out there from these manufa... | |
| So many integrated options -- McIntosh 8900, Levinson 585, Lyngdorf 2170, Anthem STR, Meant to post my only hold up with the 585 is that it has the built in DAC, which you're paying extra for. I'm not a fan of a built-in DAC as digital technology is always changing. You'll want to replace it later for the latest/greatest in digit... | |
| So many integrated options -- McIntosh 8900, Levinson 585, Lyngdorf 2170, Anthem STR, That Axpona room rocked, man. I spent 30 minutes in there Friday. Went back Sunday to listen for another hour or so, although the music selection they chose on Sunday kind of sucked in my opinion. I'm not a classical or jazz guy. I prefer Rock... | |
| Opinions: Used BAT VK-51SE or New VK-23SE A used BAT VK300 has popped up on here for a great price. But I'm trying to figure out if that is worth the cash or should I save some money and get the 3000 SE? Or wait for a used 300 SE in the same $2200 range. Is the 3000 SE worth the extra ... | |
| Opinions: Used BAT VK-51SE or New VK-23SE Warmth is definitely what I'm after. I feel the Focals resolve so well that if I lost a little to gain in musicality and warmth, I'd be fine. An integrated is definitely a possibility. When I was looking into Accuphase, that's the route I was l... | |
| Opinions: Used BAT VK-51SE or New VK-23SE @dweller I saw Kevin's video which is what turned me onto BAT. I was looking into the Primaluna Dialogue Premium when I saw his video about the VK-33SE. That one is out of my price range, unless I find a used one. And I haven't seen one...The P... | |
| Opinions: Used BAT VK-51SE or New VK-23SE I should have put the rest of my chain. This will be for my 2 channel, which is currently running from my Emotiva XMC-1 processor. The BAT would become my Preamp for all 2 channel then:Emotiva XPR-2 AmpFocal Electra 1028 BE II towerJL F113 sub |