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| New TV: what to do with TOSLINK optical output Your Cambridge 640A is a stereo analog integrated amp and has no DAC that’s the reason why it doesn’t have any optical digital input or any other digital inputs. Stereo analog integrated amps such as your Cambridge 640A only have analog audio inpu... | |
| Linn Audio I am also skeptical when it comes to digitizing our phonostage. I don't have any Linn gear anymore. I have moved on and decided to upgrade and got better gears but I still have appreciation for Linn products. | |
| Linn Audio You should give a listen to the latest generation of the Linn Klimax DS/DSM with Katalyst DAC architecture. This new model just came out last year. Sounded quite a bit better than the previous generation of Klimax DS/DSM. It isn’t cheap I think it... | |
| Linn Audio Linn LP12 imo is considered a high end turntable or at least a very good quality turntable. I was told the Linn LP12 was the first high end turntable when it was first introduced in 1973. I wouldn't know myself cause I was only 2 yrs old in 1973. ... | |
| Linn Audio Hahaha.....I never thought about Pearl Audio in Portland, OR but they don’t carry the whole line like Definitive Audio here in Seattle. Definitive Audio in Seattle is the biggest Linn dealer in the NW. Speaking of the latest Linn Urika phonostage ... | |
| Linn Audio I noticed that there aren’t that many Linn dealers here in North America (US & Canada), unlike in Europe especially in UK. One of my hifi dealer here in Seattle, WA happens to be an exclusive Linn dealer and is the one and only Linn dealer in ... | |
| Linn Audio Why? Linn has progressed since then, especially when it comes to digital front end components : Linn DS (digital streamer/DAC). | |
| Oppo 205 modification Thanks for the input. I only use my Oppo 205 for 4k uhd & bluray disc playbacks only connected using both HDMI outs to my AV preamp surround processor in my dedicated HT room. I don't use this setup for two-channel listening to music at all. I... | |
| Any Benefit to Bi-Amping Bookshelf Speakers? I see. I thought this is your only setup. | |
| Any Benefit to Bi-Amping Bookshelf Speakers? +1 on your plan B. If you want to get better sound quality and better performance you should upgrade your speakers and get a good quality stereo integrated amp that has HT bypass feature for your stereo music playbacks and use your Marantz SR7012 ... | |
| Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400. I see. Thanks for the inputs and advises. But the newer 805 D3 are different from the previous 805 D2 or D1. The newer entire 800 series D3 line are actually quite a bit better and are different than the previous 800 D models. I’ve never liked the... | |
| Best used integrated for under $5000 As far as integrated amp check out Devialet. You can get their lower end models for at least $10k and up. They have built-in streamer & DAC. But the Hegel 360 is phenomenal as well. I would highly consider that.For speakers if you want a tad w... | |
| Any Benefit to Bi-Amping Bookshelf Speakers? +1 on all comments above. Your B&W 685 S2 have passive crossover. Not worth it. Plus I would never bi-amp using an AV receiver. | |
| Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400. I prefer using the 805 D3 bookshelf speakers for my bedroom. Overall, I’m very satisfied and happy with the overall performance of my bedroom setup (B&W 805 D3 paired with the Naim Uniti Nova). But I was just curious how the Naim Uniti Nova wo... | |
| Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400. I'm using the Naim Uniti Nova to drive the B&W 805 D3 bookshelf speakers. This is only my bedroom setup. I do have a main setup in my dedicated listening room. Just curious how the Naim Uniti Nova would compare to both Lyngdorf 2170 & 3400... |