Update: that got here quick. Yep, it's absolutely great. More features than I need, but the bluetooth will be nice. Listening to the Unwound vinyl remasters now. I know there's better stuff but I absolutely cannot be arsed to go on a tone quest honestly. At least not right now anyway.motorbike guy wrote: Amp- Sony STR-DH190.
https://pixelfed.org is an Instagram-like, photo stream-type place, but it's free.twelvepoint wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:50 am related: what do you all like for image hosting? I'll post some photos of the project.
Thanks!jirbling rake wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:11 pmhttps://pixelfed.org is an Instagram-like, photo stream-type place, but it's free.twelvepoint wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:50 am related: what do you all like for image hosting? I'll post some photos of the project.
The optical cable solution ended up being the route we took. I had my eyes on the Marantz NR1200, which seemed perfect, but apparently it doesn't have sufficient power to drive our speakers (KEF LS50s) well. We went with the Marantz PM7000N, which should suit our needs and then some. It will arrive in mid-March. I'll test its internal phono stage, and if it's wanting, well, I have some credit at B&H that I could put toward an external phono stage. Maybe one of those small, sexy Pro-Ject Tube Boxes.twelvepoint wrote: Thu Jan 06, 2022 9:15 amHello,Wood Goblin wrote: Thu Jan 06, 2022 8:56 am Thanks, Chris and Motorbikeguy. That gets to the heart of the question, which was whether an amp that can accommodate a TV would also have a decent phono input, or whether the phono component was just an afterthought—one bell/whistle among many.
I had a similar need a few pages back. In my case, I have my TV switching multiple HDMI sources: cable TV/XBox/Nintendo Switch (I have a son, ok?) so I don’t need a multimedia switching receiver. What I DID need however was an amp that could use the optical out from the TV, which for my needs was met with a Yamaha A-S701. It also has a phono preamp. The downside is it was 800 bucks but I think the 80watt version is $550.
Note that you may not need optical, or you could use a separate optical>rca box, which opens up a world of cheaper used amps and receivers.
Not sure if my experience is useful, but it sounds like you have a similar need.
If I ever have to replace my Dynaudio I would seriously consider those. Not nearly as room dependent, more sensitive, too. Really like those speakers. Congrats.
Mine are black. To be honest, I’m not sure if I knew there were other options.enframed wrote: Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:15 pmIf I ever have to replace my Dynaudio I would seriously consider those. Not nearly as room dependent, more sensitive, too. Really like those speakers. Congrats.
Oh, and they are really good looking. What color did you choose?
They come in blue, grey, white, black.Wood Goblin wrote: Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:19 amMine are black. To be honest, I’m not sure if I knew there were other options.enframed wrote: Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:15 pmIf I ever have to replace my Dynaudio I would seriously consider those. Not nearly as room dependent, more sensitive, too. Really like those speakers. Congrats.
Oh, and they are really good looking. What color did you choose?
I demoed them against a couple of other speakers (can’t remember which) at similar price points, and all sounded really good. The flexibility re: the room clinched it.
The new amp really makes them shine, too.
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