. I also prefer the form factor with the TT2, especially since my next big purchase will be the M Scaler
I ordered mine Feb 20th, so 8 weeks in and I’m still waiting...
Where did you order from?
http://www.thxstereo.com/
I'd imagine the Etude should sound awesome and provide another level of transparency as well as power from the TToby. I'm a bit surprised that you didn't notice that much of a difference between the TT2's XLRs and the Pass XA25. Maybe it has to do with the lower power and Class A design...
Yes, this is certainly high on my list but it seems it's also possible to combine all of the options! Haha. I'm in no big hurry. First thing is cables and I'm starting out with the JPS SC 4 RCA interconnect from the TT2 to the TToby for the TC and use the current XLR out to another small but high-powered amp to drive the SR1a. Once I get this squared away (assuming it all works out with this amp) then I'll look into addressing the power supply matter for the HMS and TT2.
The installation of the new equipment apparently stopped/slowed regular production while they were brought on line. I’m glad they are really busy and all, but the wait is getting tiresome. First world problems are the worst...
I couldn’t agree more on all points
Well, the WA33 has a preamp out so you can use both depending on your mood! That's certainly what I'm planning.True.
But that audiophile nervosa is kicking in, and it's making me wonder if the TCs and Susvaras could sound even better out of an Etude?
But as mentioned in a previous post the other day, it supposed to sound better off of the speaker taps than the headphone out. You're spending $17K for basically an overpriced speaker amp. Make that a vastly over priced speaker amp,
I dunno. I think the value of a product - whatever it is - is in the eyes (or I suppose the ears in this case) of the beholder. There are many Riviera AIC-10 owners who are very happy with it and it is very highly rated in the audiophile circles. There are $100K+ DACs and speaker systems that cost more than decent houses in Southern California. If some people want these things and can afford them, more power to them. I hope that @Spawn300Z gets the amp that he feels will be for the best for him and that he enjoys it immensely for many years to come.
I think what Ken was pointing out was that (a) the AIC-10 is starting to fall off it's pedestal a bit, where people are finding more faults with it, and giving feedback like preferring it off the speaker taps. Which means you may be over paying for the performance, even from a subjective perspective. And (b), reverb if you do want it, you can find it cheaper used. There's one is our FS forum right now, so maybe you could jump at it and net one for substantially less money, this better positioning it's value due to (a).
