tony11
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Post by tony11 on Sept 18, 2016 16:21:09 GMT -5
Hi All,
I am putting together a small 2 channel system. I will be using a Mcintosh mc2505, my question is would I be better off with the PT-100 or Stealth, I plan on connecting to my computer, phone, and at some point a CD player as my sources. The only difference I see is the Stealth has balanced outputs.
Thanks Tony
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Post by Axis on Sept 18, 2016 16:48:06 GMT -5
For your computer the Stealth DC-1. Yes the PT-100 will work and do a good job but the DC-1 Is a step above and does have a analog input. The DC-1 outputs are not just XLR but the unit is truly differential balanced. Just my two cents.
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tony11
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Post by tony11 on Sept 18, 2016 18:56:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply, the PT-100 also has anolog inputs as well though...
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Post by pdaddy on Sept 18, 2016 19:02:51 GMT -5
Tony,
I took the plunge and got the TA-100, sold my DC-1 and will be selling my XPS-1 when they bring the Emporium back. One stop shop for my analog/TT and digital needs with a little juice to squeeze out a little Emo love to my new Airmotiv B1's. Good luck with what you decide.
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Post by Axis on Sept 18, 2016 19:04:48 GMT -5
The PT-100 has a FM tuner and you can get Bluetooth for it. I do not have any time with the new BasX gear and I am sure it is excellent sounding. Just saying that the DC-1 is a exceptional way to get quality sound from a computer. The Digital to Analog converter in it is amazing for the price. Can't go wrong either way Tony. Hope that does not make the decision harder.  |
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Post by Axis on Sept 18, 2016 19:08:07 GMT -5
Oh yeh, forgot it has Phono as well. Do you have a turntable or ever thought about it. You can buy the latest in music on records pretty easy again now.
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tony11
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Post by tony11 on Sept 18, 2016 19:27:03 GMT -5
I do have some of my old vinyl's that Id like to listen to at some point, so a phono may be used at some point as well.
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Post by garbulky on Sept 18, 2016 19:29:09 GMT -5
You can get a phono preamp (cheap quality) on amazon for $13. The DC-1 is a very good DAC imo at its price range. Its quality can outdo both preamps and amps which end up being the bottleneck electronics in the system. I would choose the DC-1 without hesitation.
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Post by Axis on Sept 18, 2016 19:43:31 GMT -5
You can get a phono preamp (cheap quality) on amazon for $13. The DC-1 is a very good DAC imo at its price range. Its quality can outdo both preamps and amps which end up being the bottleneck electronics in the system. I would choose the DC-1 without hesitation. I agree. Pair the matching Stealth module SP-1 with the DC-1 and you will have three analog inputs and the Emotiva phono amp. emotiva.com/products/pres-and-pros/electronics/sp-1 |
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Post by geebo on Sept 18, 2016 20:24:22 GMT -5
Hi All, I am putting together a small 2 channel system. I will be using a Mcintosh mc2505, my question is would I be better off with the PT-100 or Stealth, I plan on connecting to my computer, phone, and at some point a CD player as my sources. The only difference I see is the Stealth has balanced outputs. Thanks Tony I have both but in different systems. The PT-100 gets the nod for versatility but the DC-1 has a much better headphone amp if that's important to you. Both sound very good but I've not compared them directly. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Sept 20, 2016 8:37:55 GMT -5
I thought the DAC in the PT-100 most excellent!
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