ebanksms
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| Integrated Amp $1200 or less +1 on the Peachtree mention above. I use the Nova 150 to drive LS50s in my bedroom system. You can pick up the Nova 150 used for around $1K, or step up to the Nova 300 to double the power for circa $1600 used. Mark | |
| New Buchardts coming out! Even though I only have a passing interest in Buchardt, I was somewhat disappointed to learn they were only available as powered units.My take on powered speakers is that it's akin to painting oneself into a corner. I'm very happy with my Canton V... | |
| Streaming from Bluesound Node2i @mizike Your proposed solution should work. I'm doing something similar from a Roon server to a stand-alone DAC. Much improvement over my receiver's built in DAC.Mark | |
| Class-D recommendation I have been having great success with an ICE1200AS2 based amp from Nord Acoustics. https://www.nordacoustics.co.uk/product-page/nord-two-ice1200as2-in-silver I initially paired it with my Kef LS50s and was astounded at how they came alive... | |
| Why don’t tube amps sound like tubes anymore? My first thought when I read the OP was nostalgia combined with naturally diminished hearing due to age. Then again I could be talking to a mirror!Mark | |
| Covering a TV behind your speakers? I keep a fluffy 50"x60" throw blanket handy for both my systems/TVs. My significant other hates when I do this, for reasons I'm still unable to ascertain. Mark | |
| Next step in improving digital chain? @kishekar let your ears guide you. Borrow or home-try some of the options, and choose what sounds best to you. Have someone blind swap components and if you can't discern a difference; keep your $$$. Mark | |
| share 2 CH speakers with HT set up or use separate speakers for front end of a 7.2 HT? I had the same dilemma sometime back. I was using an AVR to drive Kef LS50s but wanted to get into 2 channel. I was limited to a smallish room. I picked up a used Peachtree Nova 150 which has HT bypass as suggested by the folks above. I connected ... | |
| What kind of listener are you? I resent my analytical "half" it takes away from my enjoyment of any music. In my case it's simple; if I analyse and look for something wrong, I inevitably find it. If I take the "just relax and listen to some music" route, I'm always more satis... | |
| How many people here generally buy used? I used a number of factors to determine if I purchase used or new, including: How good is the deal? If used is 5% under new, I'll just go new. If I can save 30-40% used I'll go for it.How often does the product pop up on the used market? If it... | |
| If I just use a DAC, do I need a Pre-amp? A preamp could be used as an opportunity to color the sound somewhat. For example I recently picked up a tube pre to "relax" the sound, and afford me the opportunity to muck about with tubes for a while. Depending on your configuration, a preamp ... | |
| Speaker cable arrows??? Trust your own ears. I believe that directionally and "golden ears" are all BS but I usually comply anyway "just in case" ;-) | |
| Does anyone collect something else other than music. I suffer from OCD (obsessive collecting disorder). I collect knives, used to be any knife but I managed to scale it back to just folders. I also collect hats, books, flashlights, watches and headphones. Financial and space restrictions are my maj... | |
| Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp? Trust your ears. I had the same quandary lately. I use Ice Power 1200AS2 based class D amp to drive my Canton Vento 896.2 floor standers with a Marantz receiver handling interim preamp duties. The Marantz does warm things up a bit, but I wanted to... | |
| Can streamed Music sound better on a Sunday? You are crazy man! Sorry, I couldn't resist (-: Your post reminded me of Kristofferson's song "Sunday Morning Coming Down" made famous by Johnny Cash. Maybe it's just some good Sunday afternoon vibes that you are feeling.I recently read a news... |