The History Kid Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 For the last 20 or so years, I have had one setup (that's actually mine) - used for everything from movies to music. In September, I'm moving, and the option will be there to have a few spaces set up. I have two routes I can take here, and money is an object in the near term. My first option is to split the RB-5's off this system (since they are really only repeating what the RF-3's are pushing out) and place them in my office and power them using a Yamaha WXA-50 that I can get for around $400. (I'm open to options on this, I just want to be sure it can send/receive bluetooth if no USB and has a sub out for future expansion. Size of the unit is also a factor.) My second option is to run after a pair of The Fives ($400) or The Sixes ($600 - possibly) or just buckle up and try the Heritage Pro Media. My apprehension on these is the woes of firmware issues that seem to come with them. I'm pretty sure the RB-5's can hold their own, I'm just not sure how overperforming they'll be on a desk versus the powered heritage inspired. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 I think they will be fine on your desk. A really nice sounding model that should work great as near field monitors. This would be my strategy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted July 8 Author Share Posted July 8 So, what I didn't take account for is that I have two bookshelves that are coming along in this move. So that not only provides space for the speakers to sit on, but a place for a larger amp. That has me looking more at maybe some of the Cambridge CXA stuff, or something similar. Something with an onboard DAC. Suggestions in the sub $800 category? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 I would take a look/listen to the NAD C338 and the NAD D3020 V2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 I have a small voice in the back of my head that says Mr. Delgado uses RB-5's on his desk (or he might have said they'd work fine). I wouldn't wager more than lunch that my memory is correct but can't hurt to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted July 13 Author Share Posted July 13 I managed to locate a Parasound zDAC - I've enjoyed what I've heard from my Parasound gear to now, so I went that route. It's smaller in size which will help with desk placement. I'm looking at smaller amps, possibly the matching zAmp. This setup won't be doing much movies, I'd prefer it sound good for music than anything else. Are there other recommendations for smaller form-factor amplifiers? (Thom, I saw your rec for NAD gear, but I just don't think the space will work for me right now :).) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 13 Moderators Share Posted July 13 2 hours ago, Coytee said: I have a small voice in the back of my head that says Mr. Delgado uses RB-5's on his desk (or he might have said they'd work fine). I wouldn't wager more than lunch that my memory is correct but can't hurt to try. That's funny, who knows with him? One day I told him I was going to go in his office and turn his stack of papers upside down and he would probably start working on something from years ago until he noticed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 3 hours ago, The History Kid said: I managed to locate a Parasound zDAC - I've enjoyed what I've heard from my Parasound gear to now, so I went that route. It's smaller in size which will help with desk placement. I'm looking at smaller amps, possibly the matching zAmp. This setup won't be doing much movies, I'd prefer it sound good for music than anything else. Are there other recommendations for smaller form-factor amplifiers? (Thom, I saw your rec for NAD gear, but I just don't think the space will work for me right now :).) Another for consideration ( space being an issue) is the the Bluesound Power Node. This has chops. Pretty much a just add speakers solution. https://www.bluesound.com/products/powernode/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neosoul Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 I run the klipsch the sixes for my desktop speakers & added some clamp on speaker stands to my desk that I bought off amazon & love them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob1 Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 23 hours ago, neosoul said: I run the klipsch the sixes for my desktop speakers & added some clamp on speaker stands to my desk that I bought off amazon & love them Recall the conversation. Glad working out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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