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$1000 (used ok) Streamer Dac recommendation please
@dhcod  Cambridge Audio CXN v2 . Very nice and musical for the price range. Everything you could need at at 1000 bucks ish . The Dac isnt bad and the app for it is very simple and is also roon ready. Very practical and enjoyable. The sound is on t... 
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
@samzx12 Sorry my budget is up to 7500 USD.   
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
Thanks Samzx12 , The problem with my region is that many of the Hi fi brands are not available , at least for testing and trials.  Fortunately I’m in the US 6-8 times a year and can get issues easily addressed .I’d prefer to stick to brands made ... 
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
@samzx12  Thanks Samzx. I have heard good things about the T2. Would the Dac segment in the T2 be comparable to some of the dedicated DACs?  I Was thinking about Bricasti or the Some of the DCS models. ( NOT the Bartok. Thats way out) Rockna , Hyd... 
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
Update January to the MC1502 and Primaluna Evo 400 combo. Happy new year everyone. After much delays , travels , covid related Isolation and quarantine , I finally got the set up done.  IT IS SUBLIME. The music is just better. The Mids are deligh... 
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
@samzx12 Thanks samzx12 , I will keep that in mind. Depending on the how the system sounds with the speakers that I have ( they are on the brighter side.) I will change tubes to get a more balanced sound .  I will reach out once this is up and run... 
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
@kennyc Thanks KennyC. I will leave the system on for an hour at least before operating them.  
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
@jwillox Hello Jwillox , thanks for the feedback I will look out for the attenuator should I need it. My speakers are currently Elac FS249 a German Floor stander. Ribbon tweeters, That is probably getting upgraded anyway. 
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
@stereo5  Hello Stereo5 . My preamp however is the Primaluna, would that apply here as well. Thanks for your response.  
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
@benvenuto . Thanks much for for your inputs . I will certainly add my notes  as soon as I get them set up. The Pre is already here. The 1502 probably a couple of  weeks. Will set them up and post my notes here. It may help others who may be  cons... 
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
@tablejockey , I was hoping that someone would have experience with a similar combination. The DAC and speakers and lastly the cables  are going to be upgraded anyway and thought that forum members may have an idea if these may offset any challeng... 
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
@samzx12 , Thanks for the info. Im glad. That they are a good fit.  
Primaluna Evo 400 Preamp pairing with McIntosh MC1502
@stereo5 , Hi Stereo , The Primaluna was a planned purchase. The 1502 was a gift from the family. Sonically , I really liked the sound of both, I chose the PL purely because of potential domestic  logistics . The Mcintosh weighs in excess of 100 p...