Recent content by David Palmar

I'd trial a new DAC before replacing your amp. The s500 is an exceptionally good amp for its price. Australian HIFI give it a wonderfully in-depth review including some great measurements. I don't personally think its the weakest link in your chain. Check out the review and measurements below...

I don't disagree, however the difficult thing will be getting a decent budget amp for a reasonable cost, unfortunately NZ doesn't have quite the wide selection of the UK. Hopefully he'll do some research on good budget amps and try and hunt one down second hand (unless he bites the bullet and is...

To OP For that price and your requirements I would try and get something like the Denon M38dab / M39dab. You may be able to find one on trademe. Harvey Norman had them in stock (earlier this year) and when they have their 'special sales' the price dropped down to around $800 NZ. Otherwise $600...

Hi Andy, I own a an assortment of excellent headphones (Hifiman HE500, AKG K550, ATH M50, UE6000, Q700) and have experience with the M50 (not the X version) and K550. They are both good headphones but I think the K550 is better. Firstly, the soundstage is probably the largest I've heard on a...

Hello folks, I am currently running Kef LS50's, Arcam rDAC and Neo V2 Sub in my main listening room. I've always been really pleased with the rDAC's sound but have read the recent rave reviews on the irDAC. I know the componentry is different in the respective DACs and am wondering how much...

I have purchased the Kefs and they are due to arrive next week. Thank you for the replies and the entertaining and informative side-debate!

Hello HIFI connoisseurs! I'm currently looking at purchasing Kef ls50's. I'm a HIFI addict but haven't yet delved into the higher end of HIFI speakers (however I'm getting the itch!). I own quite a few cheaper HIFI speakers and two monitors (Polk TSI 500, Diamond 10.1, Tannoy V1's, Yamaha HS80m...