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January 7, 2019, 01:44 PM #1
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Possible upgrades to my PC stereo?
Hello! I'm newbie and new to the forum. I would like some help.
Right now I have a pair of Fluid F5 active monitors, connected to a Focusrite Scarllet Solo 2nd gen, connected to my PC via USB.
Aside buying new speakers, what possible upgrades I could do? It's main use is to play FLAC archives, play some games and watch movies.
Thanks!
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January 7, 2019, 01:48 PM #2
Re: Possible upgrades to my PC stereo?
Welcome to the forum, thank you for joining.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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January 8, 2019, 07:52 PM #3
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Re: Possible upgrades to my PC stereo?
Get a good DAC and preamp. What is your budget and how much room do you have?
Something like these Benchmark DAC/preamp or PS Audio are a good start without knowing your budget. Also, a good usb cable can make a nice difference.
https://benchmarkmedia.com/collectio...udio-converter
https://www.psaudio.com/products/stellar-gain-cell/
Give Underwood HiFi a call if you are interested in the PS Audio. He will give you a good deal.
You may want to pose your question on the Computer Audiophile forum, you will get plenty of opinions.
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Welcome to AS,
LarryMy Gear- Mains System-Pass X250 amp, BAT VK-51se preamp, Luxman DA-06 DAC, Magnepan 1.6's, Thorens TD-145 TT, Dual Martin Logan Subs, Vintage Luxman T-110 Tuner, Cables-WW Platinum 7 USB, Cardas Parsec XLR, AQ Columbia DBS 72v XLR, Belden 8402 XLR.
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January 8, 2019, 08:00 PM #4
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Re: Possible upgrades to my PC stereo?
Also look at Nuprime preamp/DAC and IFI
I run music off my computer to a DAC and my main system. I use to use a high end laptop but decided to build a custom dedicated desktop that I remote into using Windows remote desktop. I used a low ripple power supply and a MOBO with higher end capacitors, SSD's and it literally transformed my system.My Gear- Mains System-Pass X250 amp, BAT VK-51se preamp, Luxman DA-06 DAC, Magnepan 1.6's, Thorens TD-145 TT, Dual Martin Logan Subs, Vintage Luxman T-110 Tuner, Cables-WW Platinum 7 USB, Cardas Parsec XLR, AQ Columbia DBS 72v XLR, Belden 8402 XLR.
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January 8, 2019, 09:17 PM #5
Re: Possible upgrades to my PC stereo?
Welcome. I use a Nuprime IDA-8 with Selah Audio SA2s on my PC system
Main System - Lumin U2, Modwright LS36.5 DM Preamp, VTV Purifi 1ET-7040SA with tube buffer, EMM Labs DAC 2X (ver. 2), Torus RM-20, Thiel CS 3.7s, 2 Rel S/812 subs
Back-up 1 - Premium Audio mini Gan Amp, Oppo 103D, 2 Richard Gray cond, Selah SA-2s, Sumiko S5 sub, Teac UD-503 DAC, Carver (modded) C-9
Back-up 2 - Onkyo TX-NR797, Panasonic DP-UB820, Vansevers cond, B&W P6s, PowerSoundAudio S1500 sub
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January 9, 2019, 11:47 AM #6
Re: Possible upgrades to my PC stereo?
Both Nuprime and Benchmark are excellent equipment. Nuprime is a tad lower (ie depending on your budget) while Benchmark is definitely a step up. I also like that Benchmark is built in the USA (Syracuse, New York).
Something else to consider is Wyred 4 Sound. Known for reasonably priced equipment and they offer models in mini format also. Again another American company. They are built in Atascadero, California.
Another big consideration is the software that you use to play your music. JRiver is very good and much more reasonably priced. My preference is Roon, which is quite a bit more expensive but is one of the finest music software systems out there.McIntosh C49, MC152, MR85, R778 | T+A DAC 8 DSD | KEF LS50 Meta w/S2, KC62 (x2) | Rega RP8, Ania Pro, NEO PSU | Technics SL-1500C | Audio Technica VM750ML | Hexmat Eclipse, Yellow Bird, Molekula, Molekula Mini | Pro-Ject VC-E | Falcon NW PC Server (Roon Core & HQPlayer) | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Roon Controller) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
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