I don’t remember the tubes but they were the ones Lukasz recommended. At that time I was using the pink faun 2.16x streamer. Not that the Pacific is bad, it’s very inviting and seductive, but when we switched to the Nagra, it just feels like you’re listening to live music, without the extra...
I’m currently using my nagra tube dac with the Luxman 900 preamp/amp combo. Recently picked up the Luxman m10x and couldn’t be happier. So thank you for clearing thing up. Now just have to go ahead and throw more money out the window at this hobby. My dilemma is get Luxman matching preamp or...
Sorry if this is a dumb question, how good is the DAC in the HD preamp, do you need a separate dac in the chain such as Tube Dac or HD Dac X? Anyone with first hand experience listening to dac (Tube Dac or Dac X) alone and then introduce the HD preamp? Thanks.
Seriously going the the opposite direction. I thought my Lampi PAC was the cat’s meow and compared it to the tube dac in the same system. Sold the Pacific and got the tube dac the very next week. Don’t do it unless you like you music colored.
Good to hear that mixing brands work. I’m wondering if the nagra HD pream would be a better fit with my nagra tube Dac vs going with Luxman pre and amp combo.
Dealer also recommends the whole synergy with Luxman pre and as a matter of fact I’m using the Luxman c900 right now and 10Mx is already better 20 with only 20 plus hours in. I’m only asking because I have the nagra tube dac and wonder if the HD Preamp would be “better” and would look sick.
Im considering pairing a tube preamp. Any suggestions or thoughts. I’m using a borrowed Luxman preamp c900 u which sounds wonderful but as always looking for “better” lol. And it has to go back.
Appreciate the helpful insight. I’m planning on running the M10x in mono mode and maybe add a tube preamp stage for that touch of analog sound. So glad jump on the Gryphon and thank you for confirming I made the correct choice.
So would 2 m10 x give better results than gryphon evo? From the description the Gryphon antileon evo has been dubbed the tube SS amp with the strengths of both tube and SS however some says it’s “dark”. Not looking for anything that’s laid back and slow.
Looking for amp to match m2. Currently using nagra tube dac into amp. Trying to decide between the these options:
lux m10x in stereo or mono
Or
Gryphon antileon evo
Would love input to help me decide.
Mine is pretty rock solid. I haven’t noticed any play. I use the remote most of the time but I’ll check again. Do you have the power supply and do you know if you can power non Nagra gear.
Hello folks,
New to hobby so trying to keep up. Currently supporting sonore player and looking for ofcourse MORE. Can someone tell me the difference between the Sonore Optical Module Deluxe vs the Fiber box II.
Thanks for the reply. I’m on the verge of retiring my sonore as well. I just don’t get all the processing power that’s being put into a simple music player. I can see where clocking or timing is of utmost importance but to use two CPU and multiple cores seem overdone.
A suggestion if I may, can we get a few volunteers to test the various players out on the market and come to a consensus, similar to the very informative thread on lampi pacific tube rolling.