I did not see anything regarding a DAC. How do you get your music from the Mac Mini to the preamp?
Help me get the best sound under $5K in upgrades
I need help. My system: mac mini, McIntosh Pre 15, McIntosh MC2255, Joseph Audio RM22si / REL Strata iii.
I just switched to the McIntosh from an Audio Refinement Complete, but am willing to change anything other than the front end or going tubes. I don't want the maintenance of tubes, and want to keep the convenience of digital.
I mostly listen to acoustic/folk/jazz/vocals.
I'm considering planars and demo-ing a set of Maggie 1.7's next week.
I just want the best sound possible, and don't want to throw money away on things that I can't hear.
Is the McIntosh mostly just cool lights and nostalgia? Can I get better sound for my $? Can I do better than Planars with my sub and a really nice pair of monitors?
I just switched to the McIntosh from an Audio Refinement Complete, but am willing to change anything other than the front end or going tubes. I don't want the maintenance of tubes, and want to keep the convenience of digital.
I mostly listen to acoustic/folk/jazz/vocals.
I'm considering planars and demo-ing a set of Maggie 1.7's next week.
I just want the best sound possible, and don't want to throw money away on things that I can't hear.
Is the McIntosh mostly just cool lights and nostalgia? Can I get better sound for my $? Can I do better than Planars with my sub and a really nice pair of monitors?