mobileusa February 3rd 2009, 5:56 pmI have a Bryston 4B and boy does it kick. I used it on my LS6's, before i sold them, and it sure made them sing. It seemed there is much more power than it is rated...
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which two channel do you have?
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My 2 channel is my tv setup. So when music is on it's x-sls classics and an xr57. When I finish my speakers it will be those and my Pop Pulse T40i.
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Pop Pulse T40i...I haven't seen one yet. I'll have to do some research tonight.
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Audiomagus has the T70i now http://www.audio-magus.com/product_p/ppt70i.htm
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nice amp...the specs are great and i like the idea of a remote....i bet you can't wait to get finished...
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I'll likely order the crossover parts next week. But next week end, valentine's, I'm picking my gf up from school (college 4 hours away 
), so it'll be a waste as far as speaker construction goes.
), so it'll be a waste as far as speaker construction goes.
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does your gf enjoy music?
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She does, but I'm in the process of broadening her musical tastes. She has a lot to learn.
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I'm waiting for new Xovers for my Rocket RS1Ks, which will be driven by an Acurus A200x3 amp, using a new Pio 1018 AVR as a pre. This is in my main listening are, which is somewhat large, basically my entire first floor.
I have an old Carver receiver driving AV123 X-LS Classics in my study. Also, my old HTPC with all my music ripped to iTunes, much of it lossless. Just order cables to run from the soundcard, M-Audio 7.1, to the Carver, so I can listen to music in the study.
Have two different thoughts going on,
1 - upgrade the X-LS to the Ninja upgrades, or, build Danny Ritchie's Neo -2x, for this area.
2 - Should I get a DAC in-line somewhere? I really feel like I need to know more about DACS, what they can and cannot do for me, what to look for in purshasing them, etc.
3 - And while at it, I have my Denon TT in this room, would wonder if some form of tube based pre-amp in the system might be worth experimenting with, but like the DAC, I really feel my knowledge of tube pre's is inadequate.
Gene
I have an old Carver receiver driving AV123 X-LS Classics in my study. Also, my old HTPC with all my music ripped to iTunes, much of it lossless. Just order cables to run from the soundcard, M-Audio 7.1, to the Carver, so I can listen to music in the study.
Have two different thoughts going on,
1 - upgrade the X-LS to the Ninja upgrades, or, build Danny Ritchie's Neo -2x, for this area.
2 - Should I get a DAC in-line somewhere? I really feel like I need to know more about DACS, what they can and cannot do for me, what to look for in purshasing them, etc.
3 - And while at it, I have my Denon TT in this room, would wonder if some form of tube based pre-amp in the system might be worth experimenting with, but like the DAC, I really feel my knowledge of tube pre's is inadequate.
Gene
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DAC is my weakness....I need more knowledge...
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I still enjoy my SP3 w/ Gold Lions and the mini combo. Cassandra Wilson and Tool never sounded so good......
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I'm running a Adcom GFA-545 MKII. (100 Wx2) For a budget amp I'm very happy with it for now. I'd like to upgrade to somthing like Classe or Krell. Or several others. But that will be later! Just hope not too much later.
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Christopher,
how do you like the Adcom?...
how do you like the Adcom?...
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mobileusa wrote:Christopher,
how do you like the Adcom?...
Well for a budget amp I think it is nice. Imaging is good. I think its a good match for the Monitor 7's. Soundstage is full. Bass is nice. I just replaced the diaphrams on the tweeters, so I've been keeping it low, trying to break them in. It's the only seperate amp i've had on the Monitors. So not much to compare to. I'd like to run a Classe with some Sonus Fabers.
The Adcom IS a huge improvment over my Pioneer VSX-912K HTR. Thats for sure!
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I'm using a Bel Canto eVo2i. It replaced a Classe CAP-151 two or three years ago and has been running ever since. No desire to upgrade.
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wow, no desire to upgrade...i wouldn't know how that feels...
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mobileusa wrote:wow, no desire to upgrade...i wouldn't know how that feels...
I know what you mean. My Audio is never clean enough, my cars and computers are never fast enough, my guns never big enough! Just a vicious cycle! Never ending.
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I have this Music Hall a25.2 (with x-ls and x-sub)
it's a heavenly combo.
the amp is built like a tank sounds MUCH bigger than a 50w x 2
it's a heavenly combo.
the amp is built like a tank sounds MUCH bigger than a 50w x 2
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is that ss or hybrid?
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I haveseveral
2 Carver amps, love the meters.
A Meridian 557
and a Mon???r 250 2 channel amp i must say i was a little slow in buying it
due to the press given its cables and prices, but it really is a great amplifier
big and heavy too.
ed
2 Carver amps, love the meters.
A Meridian 557
and a Mon???r 250 2 channel amp i must say i was a little slow in buying it
due to the press given its cables and prices, but it really is a great amplifier
big and heavy too.
ed
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I've got an Outlaw 770 but I admit I would like to swap it out some day.
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ssAdmin wrote:is that ss or hybrid?
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Hey Washburn 
! How are you? Still enjoying your set up? I have a feeling when you graduate you are going to get upgraitis...
! How are you? Still enjoying your set up? I have a feeling when you graduate you are going to get upgraitis...
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To update;
1) Just updated X-LS to Budo
2) Just bought Ref 3s, had NinjaMaster w/platinum caps added
3) Got the NinjaMaster kit for the RS1Ks, still have to install them
4) going to audition some tubed pres tomorrow.
1) Just updated X-LS to Budo
2) Just bought Ref 3s, had NinjaMaster w/platinum caps added
3) Got the NinjaMaster kit for the RS1Ks, still have to install them
4) going to audition some tubed pres tomorrow.
etcarroll wrote:I'm waiting for new Xovers for my Rocket RS1Ks, which will be driven by an Acurus A200x3 amp, using a new Pio 1018 AVR as a pre. This is in my main listening are, which is somewhat large, basically my entire first floor.
I have an old Carver receiver driving AV123 X-LS Classics in my study. Also, my old HTPC with all my music ripped to iTunes, much of it lossless. Just order cables to run from the soundcard, M-Audio 7.1, to the Carver, so I can listen to music in the study.
Have two different thoughts going on,
1 - upgrade the X-LS to the Ninja upgrades, or, build Danny Ritchie's Neo -2x, for this area.
2 - Should I get a DAC in-line somewhere? I really feel like I need to know more about DACS, what they can and cannot do for me, what to look for in purshasing them, etc.
3 - And while at it, I have my Denon TT in this room, would wonder if some form of tube based pre-amp in the system might be worth experimenting with, but like the DAC, I really feel my knowledge of tube pre's is inadequate.
Gene
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Hi everyone
In terms of amps for my main 2 channel set-up I'll be rotating the following amps.
Threshold 400A (maybe)
Sumo Nine Plus
Rawson Clone of an Aleph J
Preamps: McCormack TLC-1 and maybe a Levinson ML-1
Speakers: KEF Q90s
Source: Emotiva ERC-1, Oppo BDP-83 (SACD, concert DVDs), Sony XDR-F1HD
In my basement system my amp will be Phase Linear 700B and the preamp is a NAD 1155. Speakers in the basement will be a pair of Ohm Walsh 2s.
Source: Pioneer DV-09
Take care. JD
In terms of amps for my main 2 channel set-up I'll be rotating the following amps.
Threshold 400A (maybe)
Sumo Nine Plus
Rawson Clone of an Aleph J
Preamps: McCormack TLC-1 and maybe a Levinson ML-1
Speakers: KEF Q90s
Source: Emotiva ERC-1, Oppo BDP-83 (SACD, concert DVDs), Sony XDR-F1HD
In my basement system my amp will be Phase Linear 700B and the preamp is a NAD 1155. Speakers in the basement will be a pair of Ohm Walsh 2s.
Source: Pioneer DV-09
Take care. JD
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edward wrote:I haveseveral
2 Carver amps, love the meters.
A Meridian 557
and a Mon???r 250 2 channel amp i must say i was a little slow in buying it
due to the press given its cables and prices, but it really is a great amplifier
big and heavy too.
ed
bought a Onix A-2150 from Kyle.....love the meters also...
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etcarroll wrote:To update;
1) Just updated X-LS to Budo
2) Just bought Ref 3s, had NinjaMaster w/platinum caps added
3) Got the NinjaMaster kit for the RS1Ks, still have to install them
4) going to audition some tubed pres tomorrow.etcarroll wrote:I'm waiting for new Xovers for my Rocket RS1Ks, which will be driven by an Acurus A200x3 amp, using a new Pio 1018 AVR as a pre. This is in my main listening are, which is somewhat large, basically my entire first floor.
I have an old Carver receiver driving AV123 X-LS Classics in my study. Also, my old HTPC with all my music ripped to iTunes, much of it lossless. Just order cables to run from the soundcard, M-Audio 7.1, to the Carver, so I can listen to music in the study.
Have two different thoughts going on,
1 - upgrade the X-LS to the Ninja upgrades, or, build Danny Ritchie's Neo -2x, for this area.
2 - Should I get a DAC in-line somewhere? I really feel like I need to know more about DACS, what they can and cannot do for me, what to look for in purshasing them, etc.
3 - And while at it, I have my Denon TT in this room, would wonder if some form of tube based pre-amp in the system might be worth experimenting with, but like the DAC, I really feel my knowledge of tube pre's is inadequate.
Gene
I want your Ref 3s please
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hey jed...nice amps you got there!
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Gene,
Give the Melody P1688 Sig. Pre a try.
I have one in my setup for quite sometime now.
Give the Melody P1688 Sig. Pre a try.
I have one in my setup for quite sometime now.
etcarroll wrote:To update;
1) Just updated X-LS to Budo
2) Just bought Ref 3s, had NinjaMaster w/platinum caps added
3) Got the NinjaMaster kit for the RS1Ks, still have to install them
4) going to audition some tubed pres tomorrow.etcarroll wrote:I'm waiting for new Xovers for my Rocket RS1Ks, which will be driven by an Acurus A200x3 amp, using a new Pio 1018 AVR as a pre. This is in my main listening are, which is somewhat large, basically my entire first floor.
I have an old Carver receiver driving AV123 X-LS Classics in my study. Also, my old HTPC with all my music ripped to iTunes, much of it lossless. Just order cables to run from the soundcard, M-Audio 7.1, to the Carver, so I can listen to music in the study.
Have two different thoughts going on,
1 - upgrade the X-LS to the Ninja upgrades, or, build Danny Ritchie's Neo -2x, for this area.
2 - Should I get a DAC in-line somewhere? I really feel like I need to know more about DACS, what they can and cannot do for me, what to look for in purshasing them, etc.
3 - And while at it, I have my Denon TT in this room, would wonder if some form of tube based pre-amp in the system might be worth experimenting with, but like the DAC, I really feel my knowledge of tube pre's is inadequate.
Gene
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My 2 2ch setups:
Set 1:
PR LS6
JE VZN-100
Melody P1688Sig.
Lector CDP-7TL
Set2:
Ninja PR Mini
Onix XIA-160
Onix XCD-50
Set 1:
PR LS6
JE VZN-100
Melody P1688Sig.
Lector CDP-7TL
Set2:
Ninja PR Mini
Onix XIA-160
Onix XCD-50
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Hugh wrote:My 2 2ch setups:
Set 1:
PR LS6
JE VZN-100
Melody P1688Sig.
Lector CDP-7TL
Set2:
Ninja PR Mini
Onix XIA-160
Onix XCD-50
what??? no Bose?....
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mobileusa wrote:hey jed...nice amps you got there!
Thanks mobile. This vintage bug as well as the Class A bug has bitten me quite well. JD
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Ok, here's mine:
2-channel one:
Onix Monitor 1's
Onix XIA-160
Onix CD-10
2-channel two:
Ninja Master ELT525M's
Onix A-55
RME Fireface 800
Computer
HT fronts in 2-channel mode:
Rocket RS450's
Yamaha RX-V663
Onix DAC-25
Squeezebox
I'd loooooove to get my hands on one of those Melody P1688 Sig's once the melody stuff comes in.
2-channel one:
Onix Monitor 1's
Onix XIA-160
Onix CD-10
2-channel two:
Ninja Master ELT525M's
Onix A-55
RME Fireface 800
Computer
HT fronts in 2-channel mode:
Rocket RS450's
Yamaha RX-V663
Onix DAC-25
Squeezebox
I'd loooooove to get my hands on one of those Melody P1688 Sig's once the melody stuff comes in.
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nice gear woofy....how you liking the Onix DAC?...
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mobileusa wrote:nice gear woofy....how you liking the Onix DAC?...
It's quite nice. It's my first stand-alone DAC so I wasn't sure what to expect. I was at first a little disappointed that the difference over my CD-10 wasn't huge, but it definitely helps out the squeezebox quite a bit. Turns out the CD-10 is just pretty good out of the box I guess. I have all my music ripped lossless on my server, so I stream music to the living room quite a bit. I definitely like having it there.
Edit: I should identify myself as a dealer, in case you didn't know. It's not in my sig here...
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My 2 channel systems.
System 1:
Carver C-1 preamplifier
Carver TX-11a tuner
Pioneer PL-514 TT with Shure V15 IV cartridge
Emotiva ERC-1 cdp
Emotiva RPA-1 power amplifier
Pioneer HPM-100 speakers
System 2 (bedroom)
Pioneer SA-6800 integrated amplifier
Pioneer TX-6800 tuner
Pioneer CT-F900 cassette deck
Pioneer PD-M90X cdp
Pioneer HPM-40 speakers
System 1:
Carver C-1 preamplifier
Carver TX-11a tuner
Pioneer PL-514 TT with Shure V15 IV cartridge
Emotiva ERC-1 cdp
Emotiva RPA-1 power amplifier
Pioneer HPM-100 speakers
System 2 (bedroom)
Pioneer SA-6800 integrated amplifier
Pioneer TX-6800 tuner
Pioneer CT-F900 cassette deck
Pioneer PD-M90X cdp
Pioneer HPM-40 speakers
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Django1 wrote:Hey Washburn
Hey Jadingo !!!
you're still alive...
yeah I already have some new bookshelves on the way... any guesses which ?
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So, I did something impulsive today. I came across a pristine used Naim Nait 5i-2 integrated amp at a very good price and bought it. I figured this amp has so many great reviews and awards I can always resell it if I don't like it and buy an Onix from Hugh and Co. (a.k.a. Kevin).
So, my 2-channel systems:
System 1:
Naim 5i-2 integrated amp
Audio Space CDP-8A CD Player
Quad 22L2 speakers
System 2:
Onix H34 tube integrated amp
Onix CD-1
Pro-ject Xpression 3 Turntable/Music Hall Phono Stage
Strata Mini Speakers/Onix Reference 1 MKii speakers
and an Xtra NAD C355BEE integrated amp that I have no need of . . .
I probably should sell some of this stuff and get into a computer based/DAC system - if I knew anything about any of that . . .
So, my 2-channel systems:
System 1:
Naim 5i-2 integrated amp
Audio Space CDP-8A CD Player
Quad 22L2 speakers
System 2:
Onix H34 tube integrated amp
Onix CD-1
Pro-ject Xpression 3 Turntable/Music Hall Phono Stage
Strata Mini Speakers/Onix Reference 1 MKii speakers
and an Xtra NAD C355BEE integrated amp that I have no need of . . .
I probably should sell some of this stuff and get into a computer based/DAC system - if I knew anything about any of that . . .
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Morning John,
DO let us know how it sounds.
DO let us know how it sounds.
johzel wrote:So, I did something impulsive today. I came across a pristine used Naim Nait 5i-2 integrated amp at a very good price and bought it. I figured this amp has so many great reviews and rewards I can always resell it if I don't like it and buy an Onix from Hugh and Co. (a.k.a. Kevin).
So, my 2-channel systems:
System 1:
Naim 5i-2 integrated amp
Audio Space CDP-8A CD Player
Quad 22L2 speakers
System 2:
Onix H34 tube integrated amp
Onix CD-1
Pro-ject Xpression 3 Turntable/Music Hall Phono Stage
Strata Mini Speakers/Onix Reference 1 MKii speakers
and an Xtra NAD C355BEE integrated amp that I have no need of . . .
I probably should sell some of this stuff and get into a computer based/DAC system - if I knew anything about any of that . . .
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-Marantz universal player
-MIT AVt1 IC
-Exposure 2010S passive pre integrated
-MIT AVt1 bi-wires
-B&W 602S3 Sorrento
-MFW-15 Diamond Black
-Spiked Sanus speaker stands and equipment support systems
-eD room treatments.
edit:
-h/k T35C turntable
-Project Phono Box II
-MIT AVt1 IC
-Exposure 2010S passive pre integrated
-MIT AVt1 bi-wires
-B&W 602S3 Sorrento
-MFW-15 Diamond Black
-Spiked Sanus speaker stands and equipment support systems
-eD room treatments.
edit:
-h/k T35C turntable
-Project Phono Box II
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very nice tess...
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Thanks, mobileusa. It didn't cost much, either. Always a work in progress, as we all know.
Johzel, there is something about those Naims, they just seem to be right on time. PRAT indeed.
Johzel, there is something about those Naims, they just seem to be right on time. PRAT indeed.
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tesseract wrote:Thanks, mobileusa. It didn't cost much, either. Always a work in progress, as we all know.
Johzel, there is something about those Naims, they just seem to be right on time. PRAT indeed.
Thanks. I sure hope so. Have you owned a Naim? I've been reading about their sonic qualities and high praise. They seem to have an almost cult-like following - when this one came along I couldn't resist. Add me to the cult
Who couldn't use a little pace, rhythm and timing in the lives!!They have kind of a quirky reputation from what I've read. Although this new model seems to be more mainstream where interconnects/speaker wire are concerned. I've read that a cd player will sound much better if you run it through the DIN connections versus the RCA. So, I'm wondering where I might find connectors that have RCA ends for the CD player and that end in a DIN plug at the amp end. . . any ideas? Any Naim owners out there?? Actually, my Audio Space Cd player has mutlitple options including the ability to be connected through it's tube section (RCA), solid state section (RCA), vacuum tube balanced output and/or through a coaxial digital/optical digital output. Any advice would be welcomed!!
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I have not owned a Naim, no. I have listened to them quite often at a local dealer on Vandys and Linn speakers.
One of the reasons I picked the Exposure was it's timing, likened to the Naims many times. These amps just make you tap your toe.
One of the reasons I picked the Exposure was it's timing, likened to the Naims many times. These amps just make you tap your toe.
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Well, my Naim is due to arrive tomorrow. But since I'm away visiting my father my wife will receive the box - hate it when that happens 
Good news is that the new model Naim 5i will accept RCA/RCA interconnects and my banana terminated bi-wires. No need to change or purchase anything.
I'm really looking forward to hearing my Quads through this amp - given its marvelous reviews.
Happy Easter all . . . .
Good news is that the new model Naim 5i will accept RCA/RCA interconnects and my banana terminated bi-wires. No need to change or purchase anything.
I'm really looking forward to hearing my Quads through this amp - given its marvelous reviews.
Happy Easter all . . . .
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Let us know how it sounds.
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I use a 2 channel integrated that I picked up off of Craigslist, a Ditton Elan DI-260.
It is an amazingly good integrated, beat out my modified Music Hall A25.2. Power to spare driving my GR N2Xs.
Couldn't find a lick of information on the Ditton from the internet, couldn't find any reference to a Ditton electronics or stereo company. There were a couple of Japanese web pages with these mentioned.
It is an amazingly good integrated, beat out my modified Music Hall A25.2. Power to spare driving my GR N2Xs.
Couldn't find a lick of information on the Ditton from the internet, couldn't find any reference to a Ditton electronics or stereo company. There were a couple of Japanese web pages with these mentioned.
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Two Channel Solid State:
Dussun V8i
HRT Music Streamer Plus
Dell Laptop running windows 7 and I-Tunes
Seagate Free Agent 1TB external HD for I-Tunes
Magnepan SMGb loud speakers (Factory Rebuilt 2008)
Jena Labs Soloist Plus IC
Zu Wax speaker cables
DH Labs Power Plus cord to Dussun
Dussun V8i
HRT Music Streamer Plus
Dell Laptop running windows 7 and I-Tunes
Seagate Free Agent 1TB external HD for I-Tunes
Magnepan SMGb loud speakers (Factory Rebuilt 2008)
Jena Labs Soloist Plus IC
Zu Wax speaker cables
DH Labs Power Plus cord to Dussun
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I'm awaiting the Nightshade Beacon 2 on it's tour to mate it with my Bryston 4B. Right now I have an upgraded Superphon SP-100 pre. It's 20 years old, though was rebuilt and upgraded a few years back. The amp is 30 next year, but I sent it to Bryston back in June to be re-capped.
Hugh wrote:Gene,
Give the Melody P1688 Sig. Pre a try.
I have one in my setup for quite sometime now.etcarroll wrote:To update;
1) Just updated X-LS to Budo
2) Just bought Ref 3s, had NinjaMaster w/platinum caps added
3) Got the NinjaMaster kit for the RS1Ks, still have to install them
4) going to audition some tubed pres tomorrow.etcarroll wrote:I'm waiting for new Xovers for my Rocket RS1Ks, which will be driven by an Acurus A200x3 amp, using a new Pio 1018 AVR as a pre. This is in my main listening are, which is somewhat large, basically my entire first floor.
I have an old Carver receiver driving AV123 X-LS Classics in my study. Also, my old HTPC with all my music ripped to iTunes, much of it lossless. Just order cables to run from the soundcard, M-Audio 7.1, to the Carver, so I can listen to music in the study.
Have two different thoughts going on,
1 - upgrade the X-LS to the Ninja upgrades, or, build Danny Ritchie's Neo -2x, for this area.
2 - Should I get a DAC in-line somewhere? I really feel like I need to know more about DACS, what they can and cannot do for me, what to look for in purshasing them, etc.
3 - And while at it, I have my Denon TT in this room, would wonder if some form of tube based pre-amp in the system might be worth experimenting with, but like the DAC, I really feel my knowledge of tube pre's is inadequate.
Gene
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for my 2-channel rig I am looking at a dCS puccini, some pass labs amps and am DIYing some serious active speakers. going no holds barred budget on this one
Matt
Matt
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