College student budget system, Complete

System edited: pic of components, more pics to come

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College student budget system, Complete

System edited: Total system edit: Preamp: Classe CP-35 Power: Arcam Delta 120.2 DAC: Levinson No. 36s Speaker: Totem Hawks Sub: Energy S12.3 It's a cheap system, but the electronics, speakers, and ...

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College student budget system, Complete

Hi Hieule, Going separates? sure thought of it:P bank account won't allow though. The Sim I3.3 is speced to push 100wpc into 8ohms and doubles (200wpc) into 4ohms. Gotta say though, the...

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My IC's are Totem Sinews, and speaker wires are Totem Trees (single wire configuration). I don't think I will be spending any more money on wires, money is needed elsewhere, namely a good integrate...

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Hi Hieulu, About the Apple DAC, I don't think the Apple can work with any USB compatible DAC, you may need one of those special Ipod docks to bypass the Ipod's internal DAC. There are some good...

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Hi Mimberman, I'm doing in-home audition of Simaudio I-7 and MA7000 just so I can spoil myself :P or at least get a good idea how good these Hawks could sound in my room with the rest of my electro...

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Hi Mimberman, Thanks for the comments, and I will definitely put YBA on brands I'm looking for. As for the Sim I-5, it has been on my short list for some time. I'm not really in a rush to get a...

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I've just found an amazing Mark Levinson No 36s DAC from the local hi-fi dealer. 1000 dollars! I purchased it on the spot. Hooked it up with the packaged audioquest cable (got Totem sinews shipping...

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System edited: Moved to budget minded. Edited system with new amplifier and cables. Thanks to everybody who's helped.

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I want to first thank everybody for their comments and advice. I've picked up a second hand trade-in Rega Mira 3 integrated amplifier. I am very impressed by the combination of the Mira 3 with the ...

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Thanks for the explanation and comments Vinyl 9, That link you posted, I'm sure it's a fantastic tube amp, but... it's USA only :( Canadians are cut out of the loop. I live on an island lol... ...

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Hi Darren, Thanks for your comments, I've recently contacted Simaudio, and they've informed me they are releasing a new integrated amp. The I-3.3, it's a high current design capable of 100w int...

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Hi Vinyl9, I'm not sure exactly what do you mean by "live music" could you please explain? I have not considered tubes because both the Totem dealer and the Totem rep recommen...

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