Ambrose said:
Hi acalex,
Been watching your forum posts with interest --> I know I have been quite active last period
Tricky knowing what to get these days with so many options and getting best bang for buck!
Google soundcheck toolbox. I have yet to implement but looks interesting and addressing your point.
Not sure about physically removing parts from within SBT?
I was very lucky that someone posted 40% off voucher on forum as Logitech were doing promotion a while ago. Prices on Amazon have fluctuated this low from what I have read as well. Just a matter of timing / luck I guess.
I hear you did not rate the sneaky that highly. What was missing that the magik had? Some rate the Sneaky as good as 2k cd spinner.
Cheers
Ambrose
The toolbox looks indeed very interesting. Nothing will be phisically removed, just internal DAC disabled permanently and/or unused outputs. I have to read as well carefully, maybe tonight.
Regarding the Sneaky, I keep some reserve on my judgement because the dealer used an ampli+speakers which did not give full justice IMO (Cno said the same) to the gear itself. What really impressed me is the super and fast userfriendly interface that Linn product has. It was everything so simple through an Ipad and a NAS.
Yes without any doubt the Majik is better...it costs also 800 euro more (2k more or less). Didn't check the Akurate (next step for 5k eur) but I already said to the dealer I need to hear again the Sneaky and Majik through my gear...so its just a matter of time!
You are right...prices for SB are fluctuating a lot...can't find less than 220 eur now...which is already very good apparently
Anyway...I came to the conclusion that I will get myself the SB as a basic streamer, make all the testing/improvement I can and judge by myself if it is worth to go the Linn route or not. I indeed decide to spend my budget by changing ampli. You will see some few posts in the near future cz I am planning to demo everything before making the purchase...and for now I short-listed Musical Fidelity i6, Pathos (Logos or Ethos), Sudgen A21 se or Masterclass (ex-demo) and an AN Soro SE (ex-demo)...let's see...lot of fun anyway!