Recent content by Vince11281

Now that it's seems like I have one system sorted out, I'm moving on to the next room. I'm just torn between the decision of going with another integrated or going with separates. With the money I'm willing to spend on components, the MA8000 falls right in my wheel house. For a little more...

I recently purchased a Lumin D1, to replace my Bluesound Node 2. My D1 will be arriving this week, and to prepare for its arrival I had already ordered cables to connect it to my MAC6700. I wanted to try every connection type possible to see what I preferred, so I ordered analog unbalanced...

I've been running audioquest type 4 for a while now and due to a new furniture design scheme my wife has concocted, I needed to place my amp a little further away from my speakers. So I figured since I'd have to go for new cables anyway I'd try something new. I bought a pair of Kimber Kable 8VS...

I have recently purchased a McIntosh MAC6700 and I am definitely quite happy with it. McIntosh has recently announced that it has come out with a MA8900 integrated which is basically my set up, but with an upgraded digital section and a 5 band equalizer. My dilemma is, do I just stick with my...

My search for a new streamer, to replace my bluesound node 2, has come down to the Lumin D1 and the Aurender N100H. I will primarily be streaming Tidal HiFi to my McIntosh MAC6700. My question is, do I go with the Aurender and connect it to my amps DAC via optical? Or do I go with the Lumin, use...

I've been using a Bluesound Node 2 to stream Tidal HiFi and MQA but was wondering if anyone knew of a better product for the job. I see McIntosh has a MB50 but I haven't read great reviews on that unit and I don't like the fact that I can't run it CAT5 to my network.... any help is much appreciated!

I'm currently running a Peachtree Audio Nova300 that is 300 wpc power by D class ICEpower units. I may potentially switch to a Hegel H160 which is 150 wpc class AB. I'm running Paradigm Prestige 85f's which have a sensitivity of 93db. I'm just wondering if I'll notice a huge drop off in volume...

I'm currently running a pair of KEF R300s in my 2 channel set up, powered by a Peachtree Audio Nova300. Unfortunately I do enjoy the sound of the R300s but they really don't have the scale I'm looking for. That's honestly my fault because I believe the room may be to big for them. So I spoke to...

I pretty much have my search down to two subs, and I was wondering if anyone had any input on either. The two subs in question are the JL Audio E110 and the Velodyne Optimum 10. It would be going into a two channel strictly music set up, with KEF R300s as the mains and power by a Peachtree Audio...

I'm currently running a Peachtree Audio Nova300, with KEF R300s as my mains. The mids and high are fantastic but it could definitely use a little low end to fill out some of the lower octaves. I'm looking for a sub to compliment my current set up and not over power it. Was just planning on...

I'm currently running a Peachtree Nova300 and am quite happy with it, but I have the opportunity to swap out to a Parasound Halo integrated. Was just curious if anyone had any experiences with both of these amps. I primarily run Tidal HiFi through a bluesound node 2 via optical and I have KEF...

After listening to a bunch of bookshelf speakers in my price range, I've come to the conclusion that my two front runners are the Dynaudio excite X18's and the KEF R300's. I'll be pairing them to a Peachtree Audio Nova300 integrated amplifier. If anyone has any experience with either of these...

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the website Audio affair. I have pretty much settled on a type of speaker and have found them on this site for significantly cheaper then I can find them any where in states even after paying shipping and customs. I'm honestly a little leery...

I'm currently looking for a nice set of quality bookshelf speakers in the $1,500-$2,000 price range. So far my front runners are Dynaudio excite X18's, ATC SMC11's, or ProAc studio 118's. I have only heard the dynaudio in person and thought they were very nice. If anyone one has any experience...