Recent content by Stereosane

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    Worth adding an audiolab m-dac to my streamer and cdp?

    I'm busing doing a home Demo with the new Nad D1050, I have an Arcam A18 and Nad C516. You need to really listen carefully to hear the differences in my opinion, it's not like speakers were you can hear the difference immediately in my opinion. I've managed to level match the dac with the CD...
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    Warming up hi-fi

    I remember when setting up big rigs for Trance parties that we always had to warm up the speakers for an hour or two before the Dj's started playing. I never thought much of it until I got into home audio. So if your using SS amps it could be the speakers, I'm sure the rubber surrounds will...
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    Which one is bassier? MA-BX5 or MA-RX2 for my room and setup?

    i used my bx5 with a Nad C316, the bass only really came to the party at louder volumes, which I hated. They do need a lot of time to open up, I noticed a big change in the bass after about 50hrs. Give them time, but in the end you really can't go wrong with the Rx2 or Rx6, they are a big step...
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    Which one is bassier? MA-BX5 or MA-RX2 for my room and setup?

    I had the Bx5 and I found it lacked a little bit of that lower bass, and for some reason I also lacked a bit of mid-bass, but I'm sure that was more room acoustics. I eventually sold the Bx5 and got the Rx6, there was a huge difference. I had more low end bass and the bass just sounded more full...
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    Recommended Amplifier for Monitor Audio RX6

    Hi Newbie to this forum, but an active member on the forum in my country. I just recently went through a change of amplification, also looking for a warmer sound. I also have the MA Rx6's previously partnered with a Nad C316 amp, I loved the combo except for a slightly to forward midrange and...