audphile1
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| Upgrade Preamp from MyTek Manhattan II? @theph0xx21 find a used Pass XP12. I compared it with running my Bricasti M3 DAC directly into an amp. While the M3 sounded great snd has a decent built in preamp, the XP12 was better. | |
| Cable differences -- power, interconnect, digital, and in what order? After I ran two dedicated lines, I actually prefer the sound of my Pass XP22 preamp when connected direct to outlet. It wasn’t the case prior to implementing the dedicated circuits. | |
| Cable differences -- power, interconnect, digital, and in what order? @decooney is the power cable on RG of equal or better quality than the power cables on your source and preamp? As to answering your question…I would try it and determine where it works best. I would also try to see what it sounds like with the hig... | |
| Cable differences -- power, interconnect, digital, and in what order? @hilde45 correct. And to add to the power cord conversation…not all power cords work equally well on all components. The only exception I found so far is the Audience AU24se power cable that worked very well on all 3 DACs that I had over the last ... | |
| Sibilance I have this LP and zero nasties in a sibilance. Most likely a product of your setup. | |
| Picture worth a penny LOL!!!! Reflection of a guy in his underwear selling a pair of piano black high gloss speakers beats few dirty toenails. Good entertainment though. | |
| Ethernet switches the good and bad I use EERO mesh network and a Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System (Ethernet cable and passive filter) from EERO into my Bricasti M3 DAC. Tried a D-Link switch between the EERO and Eno, didn’t like it. | |
| Cable differences -- power, interconnect, digital, and in what order? @hilde45 yes I did - digital and ethernet cables make a difference but they don’t have the same impact as other cables. Think about it…your amp is the last link in the chain before your speakers. Interconnects between your preamp and amp will impa... | |
| Cable differences -- power, interconnect, digital, and in what order? @hilde45 I’m going to make an assumption you are an experienced listener, your components, speakers and room are on the level to resolve changes in components or cables. So in my experience… 1. Interconnects 2. Speaker cables (super close second... | |
| my shortlist for integrated Harbethsuper hl5 plus xd - please advise I would retire that list in its entirety. For these speakers you need to step up to Pass, Luxman, Hegel, McIntosh. | |
| Cable re-termination in NJ area @mrupgrade 👍 | |
| Furutech FP-TCS31 With FI-28 (R) Better than Virtual Dynamics Nite II Cord? Please Help I use Furutech FP-S032N with FI-28(R) plugs in my system and it’s very good. Competes with power cables costing much more for the same length. TCS should be even better. However, if possible, I would use the FI-50 NCF plugs. Also keep in mind the... | |
| Sometimes more is not better -or- Ethernet Overkill FWIW, I’ve tried FMC and didn’t care for the thinner “glassy” sonic signature that was the result of introducing the converters. Plus all additional clutter with FMCs and their power supplies added to my decision to send it back. As to the CAT8 vs... | |
| Downsizing: Separates>Integrated --PSAudio>Pass Labs If you have to go the integrated route, then the Int250 is most likely one of the best choices. But I think you understand that going from monoblock amps and preamp to a one box solution involves making compromises. | |
| SEEKING AN AMPLIFIER THAT MATES WELL WITH MARTIN LOGAN 11 A IMPRESSIONS @carlsbad2 thanks for the info and the offer! I’m jersey. But if I’ll be in your neck of the woods I’ll hit you up! |