SimonS
Member
Hi,
I'm new to this forum, so have mercy with me and please forgive any unqualified or imprecise statements.
After trying a NAD C399 on my fairly old HIFI system with a pair of B&W 804S (CD-player (Technics PG5), turntable Thorens TD2001 with Lehmann audio black cube statement phono pre) I was quite impressed by Class D performance in lower frequencies (high and medium frequencies were neutral and could be a bit warmer and lively in my eyes). I didn't like the C399 AptX bluetooth reception quality (below 2m and breaking up when device is moving) and HDMI Arc restrictions (old Apple TV didn't work) though. Further, the poor plastic and rubber quality of it's remote control was below my expectations. I'll send back the C399 since this does not fulfill all my requirements although sound is satisfying.
After this mixed experience I've had a good conversation with somebody from this forum who recommended to post my question(s) in hope to get some ideas from you.
One idea was getting a streamer with a build in pre (e.g. an Atoll MS120 or Cambridge Audio CXN V2 (not a real pre amp). The new pre should have at least two line in/inputs (one toslink/cinch for CD/Blu-ray and one line in for my phono pre/turntable). As an power amplifier the first idea is an AUDIOPHONICS LPA-S500NC Power Amplifier Class D Stereo Ncore NC502MP on 8 Ohm.
question 1: What do you think about this combination of streamer/pre amp with the audiophonics amplifier für this setup of streamer, Turntable, Loudspeaker, 12-14m² sound optimized room with an open side to the dinner room? The b&w are currently leaking bass control and power and are too sharp in the higher frequencies in my ears.
question 2: Which streamer/pre-amp would you recommend? I'd like to stream in good quality (Tidal / Spotify / Internet radio) and also connect my TV to it (chromecast, HDMI or HDMI Arc).
My budget is around 2k€ all in. Thanks for any hints and open for questions.
Thanks,
Simon
I'm new to this forum, so have mercy with me and please forgive any unqualified or imprecise statements.
After trying a NAD C399 on my fairly old HIFI system with a pair of B&W 804S (CD-player (Technics PG5), turntable Thorens TD2001 with Lehmann audio black cube statement phono pre) I was quite impressed by Class D performance in lower frequencies (high and medium frequencies were neutral and could be a bit warmer and lively in my eyes). I didn't like the C399 AptX bluetooth reception quality (below 2m and breaking up when device is moving) and HDMI Arc restrictions (old Apple TV didn't work) though. Further, the poor plastic and rubber quality of it's remote control was below my expectations. I'll send back the C399 since this does not fulfill all my requirements although sound is satisfying.
After this mixed experience I've had a good conversation with somebody from this forum who recommended to post my question(s) in hope to get some ideas from you.
One idea was getting a streamer with a build in pre (e.g. an Atoll MS120 or Cambridge Audio CXN V2 (not a real pre amp). The new pre should have at least two line in/inputs (one toslink/cinch for CD/Blu-ray and one line in for my phono pre/turntable). As an power amplifier the first idea is an AUDIOPHONICS LPA-S500NC Power Amplifier Class D Stereo Ncore NC502MP on 8 Ohm.
question 1: What do you think about this combination of streamer/pre amp with the audiophonics amplifier für this setup of streamer, Turntable, Loudspeaker, 12-14m² sound optimized room with an open side to the dinner room? The b&w are currently leaking bass control and power and are too sharp in the higher frequencies in my ears.
question 2: Which streamer/pre-amp would you recommend? I'd like to stream in good quality (Tidal / Spotify / Internet radio) and also connect my TV to it (chromecast, HDMI or HDMI Arc).
My budget is around 2k€ all in. Thanks for any hints and open for questions.
Thanks,
Simon