mesch
Responses from mesch
| Prima Luna or sonic frontiers or audible illusions I had a 3a and a Jolida Fusion. Rotated them in my system for a couple months. I sold the 3a. This was primarily due to not using the phono stage and thought it a waste to run the phono tubes. It sounded great however. The Jolida is a fine pre for... | |
| USB/SPDIF converter and DAC combinations Bhobba, Have you experience with the Offramp 3? Thanks | |
| First Foray into Internet Radio I believe that internet radio stream MP3 quality files. AM I right on this? Either way I agree with RW. You have a great DAC, use it. | |
| Starter System Suggestions I would buy a integrated w/o DAC and a separate DAC. DACs become outdated particularily the USB input. | |
| new preamp under $750 with remote, solid state... If you want SS new then I would second the Halo 3 opinion. | |
| Starter System Suggestions Check out Music Direct EPOS EPIC 2 sale ($800 speaker for $400). Use with NAD 326BEE. Buy used dac and V_Link USB/SPDIF converter. Kimber or Audioquest cable. BUY all cable used. A 2K system is at a price point where one finds great return/$$. | |
| regular speakers set outdoors Home audio system for a block party? WOW!I have a inexpensive system I use outdoors for parties, put it together for under $300. Use it when showing movies on the pole barn. Do not need it to convey to a block party however. The entire block may n... | |
| new preamp under $750 with remote, solid state... Classe audio CP-35 comes up on audiogon. Retail was ~$1300, should sale for about $500 with remote. Detailed but analytical. Good soundstage. Flexible inputs/outputs. Also there is a CP-47 which is said to be better, may sell for ~$750. I have not... | |
| UPgradeing dedicated line components Thanks Jea. I will look into the Hubbells. | |
| USB/SPDIF converter and DAC combinations Thanks to those who have responded. I have recently purchased a BRYston BDA-1 knowing I will not be using the USB input. Remain interested in USB/SPDIF upgrade. Will let you know what improvement I find over the PS audio. | |
| Considering Bryston BDA-1 for non-USB use Thanks Leo. I made a decision to buy one on AG. I currently use a hiface USB/SPDIF converter. I intend on upgrading from this one to another. I believe the USB connection represents the weakest link on many DACS. | |
| Your first amp? Sansui AU-555, 1970. Dual 1219 w/Sure V15type II, Pioneer DX63 speakers, Teac 4010s reel to reel. Purchase in Okinawa while in Navy. | |
| One of my best tweaks....a new listening chair Oops, my hear height is directly correlated to my ear height. | |
| Building an audio room - 12x22 - electrical plan? +1 for # of outlets. Will your room have any HEat/AC power requirements? If so keep on separate circuit, Same true for lighting and other non audio outlets. Keep the latter two need on opposite phase from the audio circuits. | |
| High Current vs high power Great Thread Kelpie! Fact for any thread that garnishes response from the likes of AL, Ralph, Bruce, Zd. It is Al's position on specs that drives my quest for understanding. |