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RE: Just rule out...

Posted by cawson@onetel.com (A) on April 9, 2025 at 03:58:18

In Reply to: RE: Just rule out... posted by E-Stat on April 8, 2025 at 10:19:16:

We've veering from the subject, but your comment about all-in-ones needs questioning.

Yes of course, you can't select a particular DAC for example, because you leave the brand to match the comparative quality of all parts to work as far a possible perfectly together. The obvious advantages is that there are no interconnects involved (the interconnect that improves the sound has yet and never will be invented whatever its cost), one buys a single case (often more costly than the innards), there's no need for multiple power supplies and the number of sockets and other parts is minimised. The result - a device costing FAR LESS than the equivalent multi-box set up. Also, a multi-box system always has a weak link that one is looking to upgrade - leading to a fresh weak link. An all-in-one, though more costly to replace has no weak link as such.

By redundant amplifier, are you referring to the Atma-Sphere monos? Yes, they are an option at present but were bought in expectation of a NAD M66 to replace the M33. The former has no power amp. However, as I've discovered and mentioned elsewhere on other forums, I'm becoming less enamoured with the M66, largely as it seems unsuitable for those with genuinely full-range main speakers and who want to add subs to minimise room effects on the main speakers. I'll elaborate if you wish.

Yes, "kit" mean a box of bits or a collection of equipment that needs assembly as for example a pile of separates. Instead of using wire and solder, the latter requires just interconnects. Yes, a quirk of the language, but really much the same!

I too used to build kits, but from Heathkit. FM-4 tuner, USC-1 preamp, MA-12 power amps and a tape preamp the code of which I've forgotten. Also loudspeakers from scratch, but following Gilbert Briggs' (of Wharfedale) designs as published in his books. First a concrete column design, then an ambitious home-built Wharfedale Airedale 6-sised system. All good fun, educational and rewarding when they work out OK!

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