Pretty much a newbie here, looking to replace my entire system - everything except the speakers (for now) - Jamo Concert 8's. Was motivated to do this after hearing my neighbor's system (introductory post here), and now I have a conundrum. If I replace the whole system in one fell swoop I have no idea how it will sound until it's up & running. Also, will not know in advance whether or how any individual component will contribute, for better or for worse.
Since this makes listening to anything in the store pretty much irrelevant, and since everyone's stock is depleted anyways due to supply chain issues, I've pretty much resigned myself to buying everything used in the online marketplaces, and possibly make it a continuous journey to buy new (used) components in search of the "perfect" sound.
What I have in mind for the basic layout is: All digital source (Sonos + Roku), DAC, tube preamp, 2 channel solid state power amp. All that said, I need some advice. I've found the following available for sale, as we speak: PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC; Schiit Audio Freya Tube Preamp; PS Audio S300 amp. Does anyone see any glaring red flags about this particular combination of equipment? i.e. Technical incompatibilities?
Any thoughts appreciated... Thanks!
Since this makes listening to anything in the store pretty much irrelevant, and since everyone's stock is depleted anyways due to supply chain issues, I've pretty much resigned myself to buying everything used in the online marketplaces, and possibly make it a continuous journey to buy new (used) components in search of the "perfect" sound.
What I have in mind for the basic layout is: All digital source (Sonos + Roku), DAC, tube preamp, 2 channel solid state power amp. All that said, I need some advice. I've found the following available for sale, as we speak: PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC; Schiit Audio Freya Tube Preamp; PS Audio S300 amp. Does anyone see any glaring red flags about this particular combination of equipment? i.e. Technical incompatibilities?
Any thoughts appreciated... Thanks!