The Professor Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Hello, Still semi newish to this forum! I'm moving into a new place, and naturally feel the urge to upgrade my system. I currently have a pair of Forte IIs with a Marantz 2015 (the baby). Am curious if you'd consider the 2230 or 1060 an upgrade / would there be a logical step up (receiver wise, i love my speakers too much!) from where im at? Lastly any recommendations on DACs, I listen mostly to records, but I was looking to upgrade my digital audio too and saw someone suggest the schiit modi Thanks in advance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 1060 is an absolute upgrade. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Thanks, I saw you posted one for sale about a year ago in these forums that looked great, do you have any leads on one? I see them for sale on ebay regularly but have had some less than pleasant experiences buying home audio equipment through them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 1 minute ago, The Professor said: Thanks, I saw you posted one for sale about a year ago in these forums that looked great, do you have any leads on one? I see them for sale on ebay regularly but have had some less than pleasant experiences buying home audio equipment through them.. I know what you mean, I've had both bad and good experiences through the bay....don't have any leads on a 1060 right now, but will keep on the lookout. You might also consider a slightly larger Marantz such as a 2252B or a Pioneer SX-850 or SX-950, depending on your budget. From a DAC perspective, the Schiit products present some great value all the way through their line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 1 minute ago, jimjimbo said: I know what you mean, I've had both bad and good experiences through the bay....don't have any leads on a 1060 right now, but will keep on the lookout. You might also consider a slightly larger Marantz such as a 2252B or a Pioneer SX-850 or SX-950, depending on your budget. From a DAC perspective, the Schiit products present some great value all the way through their line. Thanks, appreciate it! I really like how simple the 1060 looks. The DAC stuff confuses me but have been thinking about it for a while, I get the concept but trying to figure out how to listen to / playback digital not having to control it through my computer...feel like buying an ipod touch might work, but then you need a dock, whatever stupid dongle, a cable from that to the DAC plus whatever audioquest (or similar level) cables out of there, and I'm not even sure how much better itll sound... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 You might want to post your general location so that other forum members in your area could help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: You might want to post your general location so that other forum members in your area could help out. I dont know how to add anything to my profile, it just says complete, but i dont know how to add a photo or location or my setup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Nevermind, figured it out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Cool... there are alot of DAC threads around. Shiit Modi talk. What TT did you end up with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 still deciding between Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit (w/ Ortofon Blue and Acryllic platter, its a custom package a local retailer put together for a nice price) and Rega Planar (it takes me a long time to buy!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Here is just one DAC brand link to a short conversation: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I was looking at a Marantz 8000 surround receiver the other day 15 years old ask was $200 Superb built in DAC and performance measurements, 100Wpc I like to use the older surrounds as Stereos with built in DAC etc Some of these have superb tuners You would have to have a phono pre amp https://www.cnet.com/products/marantz-sr8000/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwphoto Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I started with the Forte IIs & a Marantz 1152DC. A wonderful match! I still have the Marantz but went with tubes a while back for the Fortes. That would be the Dynaco ST-70 amp & PAS 3 pre. The Fortes sound even better (IMO) with tubes! Still using a KECES DA-151 as a DAC. I'm sure there are better but it is very musical, again, IMO. Frank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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