Recent content by ClaudioC

Thanks. I forgot to mention that there is virtually no second-hand market in my country ...e-bay is also very difficult due to transport (shipping) costs to my country (if the seller ships here...) , which brings the price close to the new one! I think to go with Rotel, if anybody has any...

Hi, I am looking for an integrated in the~ £ 500 / €600 price bracket to fit my Proac Tablettes Eight and CA NP30 streaming. After some reserach I found dealers for the Japanese brands (Yamaha, Pioneer, Denon, Rotel) plus Cambridge Audio, Cyrus, Naim (?). I already have an offer for CA 651A...

Thanks. Please excuse my ignorance but I am trying to make it clear as I plan to buy a new integrated amplifier this week. If I understand well, if I play a 24/192 song on my laptop using JRivers (supported), through my Aureon ( up to 16 bit/44 kHz support) to my amplifier's digital in...

Thanks. Please excuse my ignorance but I am trying to make it clear as I plan to buy a new integrated amplifier this week. If I understand well, if I play a 24/192 song on my laptop using JRivers (supported), through my Aureon ( up to 16 bit/44 kHz support) to my amplifier's digital in...

Hi, I am a bit confused: If the amplifier can decode 24bit/192kHz audio through digital connection, how can you connect a laptop tto utilise that? The use of an adapter such as Turtle Beach Micro II (or in my case TERRATEC AUREON DUAL USB), doesn't mean that the adapter's DAC decodes the digital...

Hi, I have the same question and I am a bit confused: The use of an adapter such as Turtle Beach Micro II (or in my case TERRATEC AUREON DUAL USB), doesn't mean that the adapter's DAC decodes the digital data fom the PC? if this is limited to 16bit / 44.1 and 48 khz and the amplifier goes up to...

Hi, I have a Denon M33 microsystem which I used with the Denon speakers it came with... Recently I had to let my Pre / Power amplifier of my separates system go. As I also use a streaming CA Sonata NP30 device, I moved the M33 and hooked it to my ProAc Tablette Reference 8!!! The difference is...

HI and Happy 2014 !!! CA 840E has gone (sold) and I now I am looking for an integrated in the~ £ 500 / €600 price bracket to fit my Proac Tablettes and CA NP30 streaming. After some reserach I found dealers for the Japanese brands (Yamaha, Pioneer, Denon, Rotel) plus Cambridge Audio, Cyrus...

Thanks. I Have a basic phonostage that I use (in times of memorabilia ...) So Naim Nait 5si has four RCA inputs ... It's in the list (wishing for a price drop ...

Thanks a lot.! Naim 5si may be a good proposotion (Though stretching my budget) but I am a bit confused as to its inputs: Can it handle my required 4 sets of inputs (CD, CA Sonata NP30, PC and turntable)? I have browsed its manuals but I cannot figure out... Do you think somehow more modest...

Hi All, to be honest I tend to try to sell CA Azur 840E Preamplifier and then to find an integrated matching my ProAcs in the sub - £ 750 range... As my purchase would probably be by mail-order and auditioning is out if the question ( leaflets only !!!), I would appreciate your experience /...

Hi and Merry Christmas to all!!! I am in a position right now that your expertise/insight would help me (hopefully) to get out... First of all,in my country the so called few dealers carry only leaflets, so auditioning is out of the question! My Stereo system comprised of : Cambridge Audio...

I have M-Audio AV40 and thet are very good indeed! (even though I paid €225 for them !) I don;t know about the Samsons, but i would propose that at some stage you consider a decent DAC. It will make your music much better!

Thanks. If you are no expert in something and you cannot judge by yourself (e.g. audition) you have to trust somebody in the know... As soon as receive it and install it, i 'll let you know.!

Thanks again, From your suggestions, I think I'll go with ATC CA2 or Rotel RC-1580 (they are about the same price in my country). Do you find any significant differences (music-wise) between the two? Thanks