Recent content by robertzombie

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    BluRay to TV connection

    Is the firmware up to date?
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    DAC comparisons

    ^^ Agreed. BTW RuneAudio can render DSD to a compatible DAC.
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    A long time coming

    It's got to be the Brio and I'd recommend any cheap second hand hi-fi speaker in good working condition over a soundbar whilst you save up.
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    DAC comparisons

    Schiit has an EU distributor now so their kit is easily available.
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    DAC comparisons

    Some interesting posts flying around in this thread. OP: what's your budget? I'm currently using a Raspberry Pi 3 w/ RuneAudio and HiFi Berry Digi+ board feeding my Rega DAC-R via coaxial cable (whew!). The sound quality is excellent with my lossless collection of CD rips. Any device that...
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    What bookshelf speakers to pair with Rega elex-r

    Update from the OP? I'm also considering pairing LS50's with my Rega Elex in the same sized room.
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    Advice please. Re: project essential cart upgrade

    I have a Pro-Ject Essential and I'm wondering about upgrading the stylus, or selling the Essential and upgrading to a Debut Carbon. What do you guys think? Should I replace the OM 5E stylus for an OM 20 or 30, or should I sell the Essential and upgrade the whole turntable?
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    Help build my entry-level set-up. Tips and advice for a newcomer.

    Thanks for your suggestions I'm hoping to do my shopping during the New Year's sales, so maybe some of this stuff might reduce slightly in price. I've read a lot of good reviews for Marantz's amps, but I personally prefer the look of the Denon range. Sanjay, which speakers do you use with the...
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    Help build my entry-level set-up. Tips and advice for a newcomer.

    Hi all, Long time lurker first time poster looking for some advice on my first "hi-fi" set-up. I've currently got a fairly modest set-up and I'm looking to upgrade to some entry-level hi-fi gear. I have a Pro-Ject Essential TT with the stock Ortofon OM5e cartridge...