Recent content by andy929

Thank you. Some interesting ideas. It seems that being digital only a pre-amp is not necessary? The thread suggests it’s more ‘noise’ to get in the way? However my burning question is that the DAC is doing a pre-amp job (the volume control) but at a fraction of the cost. Either the standalone...

I know Pass Labs have fantastic reputation for power amps but their pre’s are new to me. Have you compared the XP12 with valve pre amps like Arc reference 5?

I’ve not heard of the Black Ice before - I’ll check it out. Thank you

I currently use a Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ straight into my Bryston power amplifier using the DAC’s internal pre-amp. What, if any, would be the benefit of using a dedicated pre-amp? Should I listen to the in-house BP26 or maybe another manufacturer. I should add that the current sound is great but...

Hi, i’m sure this has been covered before but as an AV newbie i’m interested in speakers to match my newly inherited AV 8 master. I’ve been running dac xp+ , a pair of x powers in mono into my spendor s6e’s and the sound is wonderful. But moving into movies and blu ray concerts what should...