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In Reply to: RE: Rotel A14 Integrated posted by Isaak J. Garvey on October 14, 2016 at 11:08:12
WOW, $1400 is considered budget how hugh?. That why I only buy used and vintage...
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Please, please tell me where my friend can find a powerful integrated with a high quality phono stage, pre amp out, multiple digital inputs that decodes all resolutions, where you can connect two pairs of speakers, remote, each input customizable (bass, treble, fixed/variable volume etc), and superb build quality for less. I would love to recommend it to him.
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I would say the Cambridge Audio CXA-80 and NAD C368 are a good start.
I have to say the NAD is a handsome looking piece. But a huge difference with the Rotel is it is limited to SPDIF inputs, which is really a deal killer, and no iDevice port (not a deal killer, but a nice feature).
The Cambridge Audio is nice too, only difference I see is no DSD, not a deal killer.
The 2 slots on the back of the NAD are for adding additional modules (MDC) for future proofing. Currently 3 are available, the optional BluOS Module adds additional digital inputs including wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi and should run around $400 to $450. Not sure if/when a USB module will be available.
A modular design is indeed a very consumer friendly and smart way to do tings.
I cant recommend one, that's my point. For instance, I have a Superphon Revelation II preamp with a Superphon SA-120 amp that beats the pants off of any new stuff I have compared it to. True it doesn't have the advanced features of the new stuff. But sound is where its about for me. I use the DAC in my CD player I don't need a DAC for any other purpose....
No offense, but this is not 2003. Being limited to CD playback is not gonna cut it. Nothing wrong with vintage, more power to you. But if you are taken aback by a $1400 integrated that does what I describe, a re-calibration is in order.
I am not limited to CD playback. My main source for music is LP's. I think this gives me the best sound. Others may differ, but it's all about the music for me. I don't care much about technology. So far it hasn't sounded better than vinyl to me.....
Nothing wrong with enjoying LPs as your main source. I also enjoy Lps when I visit friends with vinyl set ups. I even buy Lps so I can listen while I am there. The only issue for me is, as a music hound, there is far too much great music being made that is not on vinyl. And Lps cut from digital files is a rip off.
I would only comment that one would need to see a much bigger picture to understand that the multi function integrated really is the best solution for most users. Happy listening.
The master copy being digital isn't necessarily a limiting factor with CD. A lot of it is to do with the player. Just listen to a Linn CD12 or a Naim CDX555 for an example of how good digital can sound. I have many LPs of digital masters which sound superb.
Not necessarily, IMO, and what do you base this/your opinion on since you don't even own a TT?
O/T...feel free to start a thread on Vinyl.
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