Recent content by mancini

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    Which Rotel power amp ? 1050 or 1070

    I live in Indonesia and there are lots of unsold stocks of HI_Fi gear available from professional online retailers here. I do possess a Rotel RA04 SE that I would like to pair with a Wharfedale 9.3 set of speakers + a Rotel power amp ( both new/unsold used stock here). I can get a Rotel RB1050...
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    adding a dac between chromecast audio and stereo amplifier analog inputs?

    Thanks BIll, I'll try the music shop option. I have a USB dragonfly for my laptop use and it makes a difference, that's why I am exploring this idea for the CCA. The budget line you mentioned is what I have in mind. Will look into that. Cheers,
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    adding a dac between chromecast audio and stereo amplifier analog inputs?

    I am about to acquire a new Onkyo TX8020 ( 200 usd stereo amp, no digital input) and a chromecast audio to add to a pair of Cabasse Floorstanders from mid 90's.... Is it worth considering adding a DAC between the CCA and the amp? connection to amp is via RCA inputs only. If it's worth doing...
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    mobile hi-fi system?

    Hello, I am moving to South East Asia and am looking for the best possible "mobile Hi-fi" combo that I could take with me there and bring back summer to enjoy when I come back to France over the summer, and then back to S.E Asia at the end of the summer. I mainly listen to Jazz, and I play...