Drjoe & Joeabrams, do you guy have any thoughts on losing the DMC-30 and moving to a DSPre Gen VIII from a DSPro Gen Va. If I go with the DSPre I'll have one set of Oracles to buy rather than two.
Gary
Gary
Theta/Spectra/Avalon - system revamp advice needed
Because of my living situation I was forced to place my system (Spectral DMA180.1 & DMC-30, Avalon Radian HC, MIT 850(?) tri-wire, Theta DSPro Gen Va) in storage 7+ years ago and live with a very, very modest system. Listening is 100% CDs: jazz, rock/pop, folk, blues, a little classical here and there. New listing room is 20x20 w/high ceiling and very live.
I've been out of touch with the audiophile hobby for 10+ years, so I'm not up on the latest and greatest. Pretty much always stuck with buying used to stretch my $. Never felt I needed to have the latest equipment (still don't), just go for great stuff and usually stick with it for a while. Think I want to stick with the Radians and the DMA180.
Do you guys suggest I:
- stick with what I have and simply add a transport or CD player w/digital out? If so, recommendations? My budget is $1000.
- sell the Theta DAC & Spectral preamp and upgrade to a DSPre Gen VIII/preamp w/transport?
Any other suggestions welcome.
Thanks,
Gary
I've been out of touch with the audiophile hobby for 10+ years, so I'm not up on the latest and greatest. Pretty much always stuck with buying used to stretch my $. Never felt I needed to have the latest equipment (still don't), just go for great stuff and usually stick with it for a while. Think I want to stick with the Radians and the DMA180.
Do you guys suggest I:
- stick with what I have and simply add a transport or CD player w/digital out? If so, recommendations? My budget is $1000.
- sell the Theta DAC & Spectral preamp and upgrade to a DSPre Gen VIII/preamp w/transport?
Any other suggestions welcome.
Thanks,
Gary