The INT25 has no DAC and no phono stage. If I buy that amp, do I also need to buy a AC and phono stage gear? If so, what is recommended?
Thanks.
Thanks.
There are many possible and available combinations of phono stage, line stage, and power amplifier in one chassis.
About the only combination in one chassis you won't find is a phono stage with a power amplifier.
There are many reasons for the various combinations, including cost, convenience, space, and performance.
About the only combination in one chassis you won't find is a phono stage with a power amplifier.
There are many reasons for the various combinations, including cost, convenience, space, and performance.
Michi X3 loaded with a digital card will do nicely. It sounds pretty good... of course, it can not compete with a straightforward no-frills 2-gain-stage pure class A Nelson's amps in sound quality, but as a one-stop-shop, it's pretty okay. It looks stunning as well...
PL is not making Boomboxes, as these other does
confirmed with fact that with PL you're not getting Xmass Tree amount of lighting
now seriously - first thing when starting spending spree is to know what your objectives are ......
if integrates - which level of price
if separates - which level of price
anyhow - me being me - never stumbled on gadget having it all**, that I was even slightly impressed
** Phono in integrated amp ....... let alone DAC + Phono in integrated amp
Hmm. Anyone want to estimate the money needed to equip an INT25 with a decent DAC and phono stage? I am OK w the price of the INT25 and excited about it's performance, but if thousands more are required to run that's a problem for me. The Michi X3 looks interesting, but it is a Rotel branded product manufactured in China. I'm hoping to find something designed and made in US. Back to Mcintosh? Thanks.
and hopefully not an amplifier with a buzzing/humming toroidal power supply transformer....😉PL is not making Boomboxes, as these other does
confirmed with fact that with PL you're not getting Xmass Tree amount of lighting
few things are sure in audio life:
- no manufacturer is ideal, having zero rejects
-PL is less bad than many
-militant Papaflock will strike again, he deliberately breed them for exact purpose
- no manufacturer is ideal, having zero rejects
-PL is less bad than many
-militant Papaflock will strike again, he deliberately breed them for exact purpose
what you can expect is that someone here is giving you his experience and satisfaction about some actual product (DAC< phono), but final choice is up to you - taking in account all possible variables, existing with any purchase (be it groceries or car or house)
now, choose by quality, manufacturing origin is having nothing with that
People are trying to help here, even though this is not a new gear buyers forum. What kind of answer were you hoping for?
Benchmark DAC 3 is awesomesauce. https://benchmarkmedia.com/collections/digital-to-analog-audio-converter. Cute to boot.
Guessing not a DIYer but recommend the Glassware phono boards. Enjoyed building and listening to his Tetra: https://glass-ware.stores.yahoo.net/tetrasansps.html
Guessing not a DIYer but recommend the Glassware phono boards. Enjoyed building and listening to his Tetra: https://glass-ware.stores.yahoo.net/tetrasansps.html
If he wants a PL amp, he could get a new XA25 and have a couple grand left for a nice preamp with the other features. NAD C 658, maybe?