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Randy64

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system chain
« on: 6 Aug 2019, 06:30 pm »
 I am asking for advice. I just received King STM. For a little background Ive had 2 stereo receivers, and recently an av by Denon. Im a music guy 1st. In my system I have an Oppo 103D with DACs  RC to Balanced to my King which in turn drives my Buchardt 400s. I am seeking advice on maybe a RCA switch or Preamp. I have an 1970s Technics 1700 turntable, a sonos Connect. Also Im thinking about a sub in near future. I would appreciate any suggestions.

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Re: system chain
« Reply #1 on: 6 Aug 2019, 08:55 pm »
I am asking for advice. I just received King STM. For a little background Ive had 2 stereo receivers, and recently an av by Denon. Im a music guy 1st. In my system I have an Oppo 103D with DACs  RC to Balanced to my King which in turn drives my Buchardt 400s. I am seeking advice on maybe a RCA switch or Preamp. I have an 1970s Technics 1700 turntable, a sonos Connect. Also Im thinking about a sub in near future. I would appreciate any suggestions.

Congratulations! Welcome to the family! I have had the STM with the 48v power supply for over a month now and ma LOVING it! Bets two channel amp I have ever owned. I also have his DAC DAC HS1. And I use a Yamaha WXC-C50 with GREAT results. It has multiple options including a subwoofer output. I use it as volume control as well.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022WXC50DS/Yamaha-WXC-50.html?awcp=1t1&awcr=309983056457&awdv=c&awkw=%2byamaha+%2bwxc+%2b50&awmt=b&awnw=g&awug=9029016&gclid=CjwKCAjwyqTqBRAyEiwA8K_4O7UsqysQ2d74TJ9DtxtWtJZH4ajZ4GxVfoG0XDZ6HNB1ya0sGkSf7xoCRJkQAvD_BwE

By the way, I bet those Buchardt's sound AMAZING with the STM! What a killer combo! Step up to the Oppo 105D though if you're a music guy first. I owned one and it was spectacular! Balanced out too.

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Re: system chain
« Reply #2 on: 7 Aug 2019, 09:15 pm »
I am asking for advice. I just received King STM. For a little background Ive had 2 stereo receivers, and recently an av by Denon. Im a music guy 1st. In my system I have an Oppo 103D with DACs  RC to Balanced to my King which in turn drives my Buchardt 400s. I am seeking advice on maybe a RCA switch or Preamp. I have an 1970s Technics 1700 turntable, a sonos Connect. Also Im thinking about a sub in near future. I would appreciate any suggestions.
Some threads about preamps and Cherry Amps....

Topic:   Passive preamps
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=142870.0

Topic:  Balanced output tube preamps
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=78819.0

Topic:  P R E A M P S     for DAC4800A and Cherry
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=79614.0

Topic:  Preamps ---- Calling all DAC4800A and Cherry Amp owners !
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=103123.0

Topic:  What pre amp do you use on the Cherry, Maraschino or Ultra power amps??
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=103123.0

Topic:  dac cherry amp with musica bella lusso preamp
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=150695.0

Topic:  Balanced Versus not Balanced
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=90960.0

Topic:  Need one analogue input - what preamps are you using with Maraschino’s?? <--- this thread
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=155183.0

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DeeCee

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Re: system chain
« Reply #3 on: 8 Aug 2019, 01:07 am »
Anyone ever use a Sonic Euphoria PLC? (auto-transformer passive)

sugbob21

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Re: system chain
« Reply #4 on: 7 Aug 2020, 10:12 pm »
Thanks for those links Tommy .. I may upgrade yet to that 2 Cherry .. let me digest all that info

RonN5

Re: system chain
« Reply #5 on: 8 Aug 2020, 01:13 pm »
Also Im thinking about a sub in near future. I would appreciate any suggestions.

I think its important to have an idea of where you want to end up and then start thinking about how to build the chain that gets you the sound you are looking for.  Examples:  Is a remote important?  If so, just for volume or is remote switching important?  Are you willing to upgrade other components in your system, there is a pretty big difference between the Oppo 103D and more recent DACs that can cost from a little to a lot...are you willing to add a DAC to the chain and bypass the 103 DAC?

In the mean time, for just basic switching...check this out....

https://sites.google.com/view/pine-tree-audio/devices