Recent content by DougK1

The A90D is a head-amp only, no DAC. Strange how our ears differ as I much prefer the Marantz DAC to the one in my Wiim Ultra.

Maybe look at Topping for a straight headphone amp only. I've got the A90D, however, it doesn't sound significantly better than the jack out on my CDP. If you've got the Marantz SA8005 try the hp jack on that first before spending money on a headamp, it's got a fine DAC in it.

That track and the speed skating rink have been my main interest.

Gigaclear 2023, Virgin 2024, BT 2025, all digging the same trenches in the pavement :)

Had Gigaclear, Virgin, and BT digging up the pavements three times in as many years to lay fibre. Giga and BT both managed to sever the line to my house. I'm currently getting 70mbps down my copper cable with NOWbroadband, including landline. Can't see the point of fibre for my needs yet.

I just wait for the neighbours to go out then blast it out :)

Just seen SSAV are selling Audeze LCD-XC closed back planars with interest free credit:unsure::)

(y)But please don't disappear off the forum:)

It's still showing on the UK/EU website: https://www.marantz.com/en-gb/category/amplifiers/

You can stop it too :)

Stop it Jason. I was quite happy and content until you and Rev started talking about planars :) I see the HE1000V2 Stealths are going for £839

The LS3/5A is a good shout. I went over to equivalent small sealed-box speakers about three years ago, (Harbeth P3ESR's), and never looked back. Scan the usual classified sections for used examples of the speakers that interest you. These type of speakers are generally well cared for. As a note...

I think I saw Brass Construction at Zero-6, Gray, circa '76. You know where that was :) If my memory serves me correctly they were great. The only live performance I've ever seen.

Following extensive research online and on forums, asking owners, I've bought my kit in the following way: Amp and SACD - SSAV store in my town. The only hifi shop here now. Bought during the first COVID wave, but emailed SSAV HO and they sent them direct to me instead of the shop. Speakers...

Like everything I've found in this hobby the more you spend the smaller the gains actually are. What you need to find is a level of reproduction which suits your ears and taste and try to leave the upgraditis bug behind you. I've finally settled with what I currently have, I'm not prepared to...