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I just can't wrap my head around how hard it is for so many people to at least accept (if not understand) that some rooms / apartments...

All, I am looking at purchasing an Anthem STR preamp to replace my NAD C658 preamp to hopefully improve room correction. I have...

One thing I'd like to add is that it seems to me importance of DAC and amplifier raw audio performance is often overstated in...

You can tell they're really serious because they put the digital boxes on isolation feet. To keep the bits from jiggling too much.

People's Exhibit B From the old Nakamichi, that I still use and listen to pretty often. We have a few strong stations around, and it...

In a processor loop, the signal level is (typically) unaffected by the volume control. Between the preamp and the amp, the signal level...

Ultimately, it comes down to the equipment to be used in said processor loop. A fair few classic EQs would be considered a bit too...

On an integrated amp, having a processor loop can be super useful for adding functionality like a high-pass filter or Dirac room...

Is there any benefit to a processor loop on a pre-amp vs. putting a processor between pre-amp and amp? What would the preferred hook-up be?

A second generation STR pre with HDMI ARC/CEC would be interesting as would a Classe Delta Pre with Audysey or Dirac.

I ended up replacing mine with an NAD M33. I feel the C658 is a better device since the phono stage on my M33 is digital and doesn't...

I wonder if a dunce cap pops out of the unit when you press that button so the user who bought a modern device and uses it like a 1980s...

I have replaced my C 658 and C 298 with an M10. Costs less, is more compact, has a nice display, no difference in sound.

@JDRCapeCod @JoetheLion - why did you both end up getting rid of it? What did you replace it with? I’m really asking if there’s...