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The two 275BEEs which put out over 400 watts each mono-blocked Going lower powered amplification until I get Purifi or GaN class D mono-blocks More changes coming

It does have “…coaxial and optical digital outputs for connecting to an outboard DAC or an amplifier or preamplifier with digital inputs.” I am pro USB but typically I see SPDIF in lieu of a USB out on components. It does not state that the RCA out is a pre-out or if it is line level. If it is...

I had zeroed in on a FiiO R7 and was literally going to buy one just a click away and I happened to see Advance Paris WTX Stream Tubes for $300 Euros and just clicked that button on a whim or a wiim instead. The FiiO is spendy comparatively.

It does have preamp capability akin to a headphone amp but also has a sub-out and as you mentioned a phono stage. It shows how far Yamaha was ahead of the curve with the WXC-50 streamer/preamp and the WXA-50 which added an amp. Good streaming app and amplifier. WIIM has done a lot in a short...

The WIIM Ultra at $329 is an upgraded WIIM Pro Plus with a screen and room correction as noted herein If I were looking for a streamer I would consider it https://www.crutchfield.com/p_399WMULTRA/WiiM-Ultra.html

I traded some more gear for this which I find intriguing Been going from high power to lower power with efficient speakers This has been getting great reviews https://us.technics.com/products/network-audio-amplifier-su-gx70

Interesting article or at the very least entertaining. Yes there is that notion that vinyl would not make the cut. The author states “Why not invest in audio accessories that can produce differences that are clearly audible and easily measured?” I have been investing/devolving towards audio...

I Think that is a good place to start and should serve your daughter well. There is merit in automatic turntables. Nice to hear an after action report.

Here is the design for my new passive “preamplifier” aka RCA input/output switch. It should look better in real life. The design is described as: “The Alps will work on any input source you have selected(1-8) and will then feed to any you have selected (1-8). The sub out will always follow...

Revamping my system Out with the SL-1210GR In with the SL-1210GR2 Out with the Parasound Halo P6 Preamplifier In with the Rogue Audio RP-1 Preamplifier In with the Skunkie Phono Pramplifier Working with Pine Tree on a Passive RCA Input/Output switch Out with the Magnepan LRS+ Have two new...

Amir loves the V3 Mono…ASR wet dream For me that is the best application of the V3 I have done a few of the Fosi Kickstarter Campaigns and it is a great way to get a deal I am waiting for the Fosi Hypex amplifier due out later this year I have a lot of Fosi boxes laying around

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1802277-REG/kali_audio_lp_unf_4_inch_2_way_powered.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1453366-REG/audio_technica_consumer_at_lp60xbt_bk_fully_automatic_belt_drive_stereo.html

Same but 1210GR2 to replace my 1210GR

NAGAOKA MP-110 Phono Stereo Cartridge Turntable MP-Type Black Yellow Got a new one sitting around. Supposed to be decent for around $125