Preamp and DAC... what do you guys think of it?
It wasn't you who bought the one on ebay the other day was it? its exactly what I'm looking for in my wanted ad.... but some b*****r pipped me to it. Its had great reviews and a huge spec but never heard it, certainly wouldn't buy new without home trial, but at the price it went on ebay the other night it might be a steal.
Nope it wasn't me. I just heard one at Rochester Hi-Fi today. It sounded pretty good, but as always unless it is in your own ystem you can't really tell. Sounded like it had a lot of resolution and good control. My sort of thing really! How much did it go on eBay for? Rochester wanted £1.5K for it.
Just thought I would add that while at Rochester Hi-Fi I listened to the new Sterling LS3/5a speakers and they sound pretty good! A little rolled off at the top and slightly boosted bass response to make up for extension but all in all a nice sound. Worth considering if you are looking for sub £1k speakers, though I think I would still go for MA GR10's.
Tenson, it might be worth seeing if you can find a TAG DPA32r. Very nice dac pre-amp. Yous hould be able to get one with 24/192 dacs & DAB card for less than £700. Very nice bit of kit! DT
