What makes a good Hi-Fi

shianghorng

Capt_ICAEW, Is this a DAC ? ?


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[ Last edited by shianghorng at 17-1-2006 06:39 PM ]

this is moving magnet pre amp (MM pre amp)..we use it to connect turntable to our hifi set...1st you connect turntable to the pre amp..and then pre amp is connected to amp...your amp by the way has it phono amp istalled on board..i'll try to find you the DAC pictures..which amp is good?it hard to explain..but i'll try to point some views on this topic as we go on..

http://www.uhfmag.com/Issue61/Isomagic.html

shiang..this a dac..the slimmest one and my all time favourite..lets get it!

shianghorng

Is this something like a Pre-Amp ? ?

nope..we use this to solely covert digital signal from cd to be anlogue signal..thus improving your sound..your cd player acts just as a reader when DAC comes in to play..

shianghorng

If I get this DAC,
Do I have to change my speakers ? ? :stp::stp:

no need..just connect it to your current set...you still using the same amp and cd player..

shianghorng

Sometimes I really wonder ...
My Marantz CD player CD5400 which cost RM800 only can read CD with text!
Why is it equipped with so little function ??

dont look for function..notice that high end hifi has less function...you may find that some high end amp doesnt come with a remote control..some high end cd player has a manually opened tray..not motor powered tray like ours..

vixen

Capt is right.Dont always look for functions.The less the better in the audio world.That's why most high-end gears go for minimalist design.

vixen

btw,I noticed the topic of this thread is rather misleading.It states amplifier then the discussion revolves around DAC and cd players???

vix,
i guess shiang missunderstood the pre-amp is DAC..thats why it has been misled..shiang..correct it the topic when you have time yea..

shianghorng

Ok...
I have change the title ...
Yea!I reallized some very good amplifiers without remote controls!
Isn't it a little troubling? ?

shianghorng

Vixen,
Can you please paste a picture of your Hi-Fi ??
I'm sure it is a special one !

it's a bit troubling..but there must be some reason for it..anyone knows why?

shianghorng

Originally posted by Capt_ICAEW at 17-1-2006 10:48 PM
it's a bit troubling..but there must be some reason for it..anyone knows why?

:stp:What do you mean ? ? :stp:

what i meant was..the high end amp is a bit troubling..no remote ect..but i dont know the reasons..perhaps someone out there knows..

shianghorng

Maybe the less functions it have ...
The better it is !
??

back to our original topic..what makes a good hifi actually depend on its overall system perfomance..i pretty much like to suggest the use of bi-amping amp, bi-wiring cable, heavily drived speakers, good interconnects, and not to forget a proper isloation platform..

shianghorng

When I buy my Hi-Fi set...
My B&W speakers are only RM1900.
There is another speaker from Italy which is RM6000 a pair and it sounds magnificent if you play classical music.
I usually play rock songs so it's not suitable for me also too expensive for a newbie.