1st time poster.
I’ll try to be brief. Old fart dusting off some equipment and want to up my game for digital audio and integrate the same space for 5.1 surround.
Current setup (Vintage?, lol):
Integrated Amp: Sansui AU-X911DG - in for servicing and awaiting estimate.
Speakers: Linn Kaber (passive) tri-wired
Components: Harmon Kardon tuner, Sansui CD player (same vintage early 90s)
Audio:
I want to add streaming and lossless formats for selected music. My music collection is a limited number of CDs and about 140GB worth of MP3s. Looking at doing Roon with either Qobuz or Tidal, or suggested. Would appreciate any input on streamers, DACs, combos and connections for the amp. Trying to get up to speed, but could use any help on how these components get connected / controlled.
Also, I want to add a sub and wondering about pros/cons of active/passive again with the amp in mind, along with the best connection option.
AV: (If this doesn’t belong here, please ignore)
I’m thinking about integrating a 5.1 or 7.1 receiver but would like to use the Kabers as my L/R and add a center and satellites (preferably wireless). Any steer on how to do this, gear to look at etc. would be appreciated. Also control of volume thru the Sansui, along with the other 3 channels.
I’m pretty open on price ranges, just don’t want to go super high-end. The Sansui is a great amp but obviously pretty old. If the estimate for cleaning or fixing the attenuator and (possible recap) is too high, I’ll be looking at replacement options. Audio is my focus so don’t want to settle on mediocre sound with an AV receiver.
Any inputs appreciated!
I’ll try to be brief. Old fart dusting off some equipment and want to up my game for digital audio and integrate the same space for 5.1 surround.
Current setup (Vintage?, lol):
Integrated Amp: Sansui AU-X911DG - in for servicing and awaiting estimate.
Speakers: Linn Kaber (passive) tri-wired
Components: Harmon Kardon tuner, Sansui CD player (same vintage early 90s)
Audio:
I want to add streaming and lossless formats for selected music. My music collection is a limited number of CDs and about 140GB worth of MP3s. Looking at doing Roon with either Qobuz or Tidal, or suggested. Would appreciate any input on streamers, DACs, combos and connections for the amp. Trying to get up to speed, but could use any help on how these components get connected / controlled.
Also, I want to add a sub and wondering about pros/cons of active/passive again with the amp in mind, along with the best connection option.
AV: (If this doesn’t belong here, please ignore)
I’m thinking about integrating a 5.1 or 7.1 receiver but would like to use the Kabers as my L/R and add a center and satellites (preferably wireless). Any steer on how to do this, gear to look at etc. would be appreciated. Also control of volume thru the Sansui, along with the other 3 channels.
I’m pretty open on price ranges, just don’t want to go super high-end. The Sansui is a great amp but obviously pretty old. If the estimate for cleaning or fixing the attenuator and (possible recap) is too high, I’ll be looking at replacement options. Audio is my focus so don’t want to settle on mediocre sound with an AV receiver.
Any inputs appreciated!