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Post by brubacca on Dec 23, 2014 15:04:11 GMT -5
Well, if you want streaming, then that's a plus.... But, for that price, you could buy a DC-1, and a Flex Amp...... and another DC-1..... and another Flex Amp...... and another spare DC-1..... and another Flex Amp..... just in case. And the Flex Amp is about twice the power..... $2500 seems kind of "up there" for a 30 WPC desktop system to me.....  Keith, I got mine a dealer demo at much less that $2500. Before I went that route i tried: XDA-1, usp-1, upa-200, Rega DAC, NAD c340, squeezebox, squeezebox touch, dedicated PC, musical Fidelity u-link, Meridian Explorer, Sherbourn PA2-50... I welcome and encourage Emotiva to do it better/ cheaper than the Naim. The one device replaces: FM Tuner ($250) Squeezebox Touch ($300) Linear PSU ($250) DC-1 ($500) Flex Amp ($220) Digital interconnect (or USB cable) (2) Pair of Analog Interconnect So let's call it $1600 vs $2400. So about a $800 delta purchased through a audio dealer for a product made in England. It is a simple elegant solution that sounds great. I will not debate the sonic attributes of the naim here vs the Emotiva system. Simply said they have different design goals and I happen to really enjoy the particular coloration the Naim brings to the table. 30 watts doesn't sound like much, but in theory it is 30W designed like the SA-250, with significant transient ability. I has stated previously here that I really like my PA2-50 and feel that anyone looking at the mini-x should just get the flex amp. Again, I wish that Emotiva made my decision difficult. Come out with a similar product and I'll happily try it. Why would I want 5 components when 1 does it so well? |
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Dec 23, 2014 17:22:02 GMT -5
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Post by Axis on Dec 23, 2014 18:00:18 GMT -5
Looked at the D 7050 with the 2 x 50W but that is rated at 4 ohms and it has no analog inputs. I know how you feel about that Chuck but an analog input is a must for my needs. The D 3020 has two analog inputs along with a USB, Optical and Coaxial input but the 2 X 30w is not enough for my needs. |
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Post by garbulky on Dec 30, 2014 10:50:32 GMT -5
Our new little Flex Amp gives you a volume control and two inputs - but they're both analog. However, there are plenty of choices around in small USB-powered DACs which could be used to connect a digital source to one of those inputs. And you just might be seeing a few small DACs from us sometime soon (don't even ask for details yet)  . (But a show of interest couldn't hurt  ) Isn't the DC-1 a small DAC?  It's not the size of the DAC that matters but the way it makes the speakers move back and forth.  |
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Post by Axis on Dec 30, 2014 14:49:02 GMT -5
Current small two channel desktop system. This is temporary until I sort something else out. The Sony Walkman to DC-1 to Mini-X allows me to have music with my small speakers without my PC on and I will soon have a Bottlehead Crack headphone amp connected to the DC-1 for use with Sennheiser hd 600's. Using my Sony Walkman as a source I can move the DC-1 and Bottlehead Crack headphone amp to other locations like my bedroom and not be tied to a PC and have amazing sound. !   |
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Post by brubacca on Dec 30, 2014 15:19:55 GMT -5
That looks great!
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Post by Axis on Dec 30, 2014 15:36:02 GMT -5
Sounds great ! |
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Post by Gary Cook on Dec 30, 2014 16:44:25 GMT -5
Keith, I got mine a dealer demo at much less that $2500. Before I went that route i tried: XDA-1, usp-1, upa-200, Rega DAC, NAD c340, squeezebox, squeezebox touch, dedicated PC, musical Fidelity u-link, Meridian Explorer, Sherbourn PA2-50... I welcome and encourage Emotiva to do it better/ cheaper than the Naim. The one device replaces: FM Tuner ($250) Squeezebox Touch ($300) Linear PSU ($250) DC-1 ($500) Flex Amp ($220) Digital interconnect (or USB cable) (2) Pair of Analog Interconnect So let's call it $1600 vs $2400. So about a $800 delta purchased through a audio dealer for a product made in England. It is a simple elegant solution that sounds great. I will not debate the sonic attributes of the naim here vs the Emotiva system. Simply said they have different design goals and I happen to really enjoy the particular coloration the Naim brings to the table. 30 watts doesn't sound like much, but in theory it is 30W designed like the SA-250, with significant transient ability. I has stated previously here that I really like my PA2-50 and feel that anyone looking at the mini-x should just get the flex amp. Again, I wish that Emotiva made my decision difficult. Come out with a similar product and I'll happily try it. Why would I want 5 components when 1 does it so well? If I might be so bold as to suggest a correction, you left off the speakers, cables and the sources so it's actually a lot more than 1 component. I can do it with an iPhone, an MSR-1 interconnect and a pair of Airmotives or Stealths, total 4 components. Or for super sound quality just add a DC-1 to the iPhone and the Airmotives/Stealths. If I really wanted a minimalist English solution then a KEF X300A can do it all for half the price of the NAIM, just plug the iPhone digital output straight in. Happy New year Gary |
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Post by brubacca on Dec 30, 2014 17:13:39 GMT -5
Gary,
I'm a bit confused by your post. Sorry I'm on brain shutdown and a bit under the weather.
I guess my point was a Qute , speaker Cables, thumb drive and a pair of speakers makes a great system. Pricey.. Yes, especially at full retail. I got mine for under $1k, which makes it much easier to stomach.
A DC-1 with mini-x looks like a fantastic little system also. I'm doing some work in my basement and setup my PA2-50 ( fusion Flex), a Rega DAC, Squeezebox, which is another good small system.
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Post by Gary Cook on Dec 30, 2014 18:38:02 GMT -5
My system is an iPhone, a cable and a pair of Airmotive 4's. Sounds great, very simple and even after adding a UCA202 DAC still under $400.
Happy New Year
Gary
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Post by djreef on Jan 2, 2015 15:26:17 GMT -5
My system is an iPhone, a cable and a pair of Airmotive 4's. Sounds great, very simple and even after adding a UCA202 DAC still under $400. Happy New Year Gary That's kinda how we have the TV set up in the media room. TV, blu-ray player, Airmotiv 6s direct form the headphone jack on the TV. Very simple. DJ |
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Post by Axis on Jan 2, 2015 15:43:37 GMT -5
My system is an iPhone, a cable and a pair of Airmotive 4's. Sounds great, very simple and even after adding a UCA202 DAC still under $400. Happy New Year Gary That's kinda how we have the TV set up in the media room. TV, blu-ray player, Airmotiv 6s direct form the headphone jack on the TV. Very simple. DJ I am using my Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman with my Stealth DC-1. I have yet to see anyone online say they are using a Portable Music Player with a DC-1. I am seriously thinking of getting the smaller Airmotiv 4s for a small system that can be portable. Digital out of that Sony with FLAC files into the DC-1 sounds awesome ! |
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Post by djreef on Jan 2, 2015 16:40:48 GMT -5
That's kinda how we have the TV set up in the media room. TV, blu-ray player, Airmotiv 6s direct form the headphone jack on the TV. Very simple. DJ I am using my Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman with my Stealth DC-1. I have yet to see anyone online say they are using a Portable Music Player with a DC-1. I am seriously thinking of getting the smaller Airmotiv 4s for a small system that can be portable. Digital out of that Sony with FLAC files into the DC-1 sounds awesome ! That'd be hella convenient for picking up and jamming on the fly. That would be as close to highest quality portables as one could get I would think. DJ |
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Post by Axis on Jan 2, 2015 16:49:35 GMT -5
I am using my Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman with my Stealth DC-1. I have yet to see anyone online say they are using a Portable Music Player with a DC-1. I am seriously thinking of getting the smaller Airmotiv 4s for a small system that can be portable. Digital out of that Sony with FLAC files into the DC-1 sounds awesome ! That'd be hella convenient for picking up and jamming on the fly. That would be as close to highest quality portables as one could get I would think. DJ I am thinking the same thing. |
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