Recent content by amarchant

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    BlueTooth Streaming

    Thanks. Does the QED have digital output?
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    BlueTooth Streaming

    I have an Arcam rBlink Bluetooth streamer for general listening and it connects to a Meitner MA-1 DAC for analog conversion with a relatively high quality coax cable. Sound is indistinguishable from CDs although not as good as higher res music. I have two problems with the rBlink - one is the...
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    Plinius SA103 vs Devialet 170/240

    Thanks Matt - already you have provided so info I didnt know - that the 170 should be adequate. I will contact the agents who are based in Durban whcih is 600km away from Johannesburg to see how I get hold of a 170 to try in my setup.
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    Plinius SA103 vs Devialet 170/240

    Hi - sorry I am in Johannesburg South Africa - hence the great difficulty in getting to audition these amps properly. Very few dealers here that sell them unfortunately.
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    Plinius SA103 vs Devialet 170/240

    Apologies if I have posted twice but my first post seemed to disappear?
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    Plinius SA103 vs Devialet 170/240

    Hi all. I have Monitor Audio PL300 speakers driven by Plinius M8 preamp and Plinius P10 power amp. I was considering upgrading the power amp to the Plinius SA103 but have come across glowing reviews of the Devialet integrated amps. The form factor of the Devialets appeal to me - tiny compared to...
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    Plinius SA103 vs Devialet 170/240

    Hi all. I have Monitor Audio PL300 speakers driven by Plinius M8 preamp and Plinius P10 power amp. I was considering upgrading the power amp to the Plinius SA103 but have come across glowing reviews of the Devialet integrated amps. The form factor of the Devialets appeal to me - tiny compared to...
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    Monitor Audio PL200 with Yamaha RX-A3010 Receiver

    Hi I live in South Africa - my budget here is R60 000 - approx £5000. Regards Alun
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    Monitor Audio PL200 with Yamaha RX-A3010 Receiver

    Thanks for the advice. It does l seem that I need to invest in stereo amplification. I currently use that A3010. I'll give the Audiolabs combo a try. Any view on Plinius amps? Many thanks for the informative advice.
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    Monitor Audio PL200 with Yamaha RX-A3010 Receiver

    Current setup is Yamaha BD-A1010 DVD player, Yamaha RX-A3010 Receiver and Monitor Audio Gold Refernce GS20 speakers including centre speaker ( no surrounds or sub woofer) and music on .wav format on iPod (lossless) played through USB on A3010 so users Receiver DAC. Want to upgrade speakers -...