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    How necessary is a separate phono preamp?

    Just recently acquired a Cambridge Audio AXR85 integrated receiver to pair with my p3. Wondering how much difference a separate phono would make as opposed to the one built in the Cambridge? I'm looking at something not too expensive like the Schiit mani 2
  2. midfiguy

    Which harman/kardon amp(s) would you choose?

    You are building a new-to-you vintage system. You don't need a tuner. Choose one or one pair from this list, and if you like, tell why! A402 PM660 PM665 hk 725/770 hk 825/870 Citation 11/12 Citation 11/16 Citation 17/19 Citation 21/22
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    Budget Integrated or Budget Separates

    I've been thinking about upgrading my basic amplification setup but have a limited budget. If I currently have a Yamaha A-S501, which admittedly sounds very good with my DAC and speakers, would I see a dramatic improvement if I were to spend $1000-$1500 on a new integrated or budget separates...
  4. terminalVolt

    Surround Processor & separate amps

    What are peoples thoughts, experience, and/or recommendations on surround preamps/processors and separate power amps? I have 4 dual-mono power amps that I would really like to use in my theater setup. My reasoning is primarily because I would much rather replace the head unit when I want an...
  5. R. Mallow

    Recommendations for Integrated or Separates for Devore Gibbon 8

    Hi all, I recently purchased some Devore Gibbon 8's locally, which I am loving; they're by far the best speakers I've ever owned. Yes, I know--rookie level, to some. But I've been thrilled. However, I feel that my current electronics are not a perfect match for them, which are: preamp...
  6. FLShope

    70+ year-old audio and classical music enthusiast from Central Tennessee

    Greetings, Audio Karma members. I'm a 70+ year-old audio and classical music enthusiast from Central Tennessee, United States. I am also a (very) retired aerospace engineer that dabbled in computational aeroacoustics among other things. My music system is stereo and is based on separates and...
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    Amp upgrade needed? Help please!!!

    Hello to All! I am looking for your advice, if you would so kindly take the time. I have a HK730 receiver rated at 40 wpc and a few others in my collection of equal or less power. The 730 is my favorite and everyday player with a few different speakers I interchange( Altec Santana, Large...
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    JVC T-Xx tuners

    So there's a big JVC thread elsewhere that's probably a good source of this kind of model-specific info, but I thought I'd start here. I've been scouring the globe for a tuner to match my A-X2 integrated -- namely a T-X1 (analog) or T-X2 (digital). They evidently don't exist in North America, or...
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