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• The Civil Wars-"Barton Hollow" US 1st Pressing (mofimadness)
• The Civil Wars-"The Civil Wars" Music On Vinyl, Limited Edition, 180 Gram (So sa... (mofimadness)
• How about a little BTO on our Monday afternoon? Bachman-Turner Overdrive-"Not Fra... (mofimadness)
• @bslon...thanks for the mention of the new Bryan Ferry album.  I just listened to ... (mofimadness)
• Ambrosia-"Life Beyond L.A." Nautilus, Limited Edition, Superdisc, Half-Speed (LO... (mofimadness)
• @mofimadness  Bryan Ferry is fantastic...LOVE Roxy Music! Me too, his newest i... (bslon)
• Playing copycat again: Traffic-"The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys" MOFI, Anadisq... (mofimadness)
• Taking the lead from @bslon.  I pulled this out yesterday, but didn't get around t... (mofimadness)
• Traffic / John Barleycorn Must Die 1970 United Artists (bslon)
• The Kinks / Sleepwalker 1977 Arista (bslon)
• Bryan Ferry / Boys and Girls 1985 Warner Bros. (bslon)
• The J. Geils Band-"The J. Geils Band" Speakers Corner, Limited Edition, Pure Anal... (mofimadness)
• The Police-"Outlandos D'Amour" 2007 Japanese Reissue, 200 Gram, Audiophile, Limit... (mofimadness)
• The Police-"Zenyatta Mondatta" 2007 Japanese Reissue, 200 Gram, Audiophile, Limit... (mofimadness)
• Santana "S/T" MFSL/45RPM  (slaw)
• Dead Can Dance-"Into The Labyrinth" MOFI, Silver Label Series, 2LP, Limited Editi... (mofimadness)
• Luna "Lunafied" 2018/Elektra - RunOutGroove (slaw)
• Jackson Browne-"Running On Empty" German Pressing (mofimadness)
• Eilen Jewell "Down Hearted Blues" 2017/Signature Sounds (slaw)

• I always unplug after each listening session. My system only takes 30-45 minutes t... (mytthor)
• Try your homeowner’s insurance! Pensacola, Florida might be the thunder storm capi... (joelepo)
• THE AYES HAVE IT…The ‘yes’ votes win. Probably the easiest question ever answered... (mylogic)

• There is a return policy. Yes? (daytrader)

• @ raysmtb1, I’ve been a friend of Bills since 1989, however current date is 9/29/9... (buellrider97)
• I could be done. Perfectly happy and content with what I have. But if I see a scre... (elrod)
• It helps to have little money for this. Works as a sort of safeguard. Doesn't addr... (inna)
• I retired in 2019. A couple of years ago, I purchased an LTA microZOTL v2 pre amp.... (oldschool1948)
• Not done yet. When I retire in 5 years, the system will have to shrink. An amp tha... (earthbound)
• Great discussion.great article.some humor.enjoy the physics and experiments in mus... (mark200mph)
• "Need funds badly for a new needle !” LOL  ..many interpretations of this phrase ... (westcoastaudiophile)
• @tony1954 +1  (westcoastaudiophile)
• +1 "Much easy to quit smoking than to stop upgrading stereo equipment” LOL (westcoastaudiophile)
• "There is no better sound and there won't be better sound than my current audio sy... (westcoastaudiophile)
• YEAH, I'm totally done getting new equipment.  However, looking at some used spea... (mswale)
• There are those that continually buy…, it’s new it’s better, perhaps giving them a... (1971gto455ho)
• I’ve read that this is a particular type of addiction. I’ll have to find the artic... (symphonicsoul)
• There was a thread not unlike this one just a few weeks ago. It inspired me to wri... (thebrokenrecord)
• Yes. Started 50 years ago. Perfectly happy with current system. Now my pursuit is ... (tomcarr)
• Good topic. At age 70 and doing this for 65 years, more or less (see my avatar at ... (veemike)
• The voice on my shoulder always asks”what more do you want out this system, room?”... (bigwave1)
• I like tekton ulfberht?spelling.they are a bang for the buck the ceramic version t... (mark200mph)
• Tough question.  I recently purchased a Wiim music streamer and a Schiit Audio pho... (quincy)
• I will have to let my audio magazine subscriptions go before I can quit buying new... (boxcarman)
• Having put together a very satisfying system over the past four years, I have only... (mike4597)
• At my age I'm no longer chasing gear, but instead enjoying the gear I have. It con... (jimmyblues1959)
• I’m done too many other hobbies, Porsche’s, boating & offshore fishing. My fun... (pjlivengood)
• It’s the dopamine rush.  Whether it be cars, guitars or stereos, as long as your b... (rivington66)
• The used market has knocked me off the bandwagon 😂. Being able to get “like new” e... (troutstreamnm)
• I’m retired now and have finally broken the curse of spending to buy happiness. Af... (inverness)
• Yes at 74 I am happy with last purchase of my puzzle of pieces to make my ears enj... (harleyujoe)
• Yes this year I get my full pension , I am upgrading  my days with separates they ... (audioman58)
• I know it's only rock n' roll but I like it.  I have no plans to quit the pursuit... (yesiam_a_pirate)
• I’m done as well. I think I have all of the pieces that I’ve wanted and satisfy my... (dinov)
• I'm definitely done. As others have stated, I still look at new gear, but every ti... (rcm1203)
• After a half century in this crazy hobby, there are certain lessons learned - Thi... (akg_ca)
• Upgrading or as I like to call it tweaking my system is a fun part of this hobby f... (bassbuyer)
• I was very fortunate to be able to do a major system upgrade in 2021-2022.   My ma... (oddiofyl)
• I'm currently on idle .  (iseland)
• One interconnect cable is too many and a hundred is not enough  (jrwaudio)
• I traded up to a Shindo/Devore/Garrard/EMT/Auditorium23 system about ten years ago... (301oil)
• And yet another part of happiness is not being satisfied with what you have and se... (inna)
• I still buy music but haven't bought any new gear in years. A part of happiness is... (aewarren)
•   Putting humor aside there’s some truth to this hobby being addictive and at som... (eagledriver_22)
• Of course, it's not exciting because you get wrong things. You need Studer tape de... (inna)
• I’m done till I raise more money. I find people on street corners don’t do well to... (theo)
• Done.... Took 60 years but I'm finally happy. Bill Dudledson at Legacy had a lot t... (nitrobob)
• It just doesn’t seem as exciting anymore, the chase and pursuit of something new w... (hiendmmoe)
•  I would profer the opinion that anyone still reading and contributing to sites li... (bigtwin)
• You are mistaken tony, at least with respect to me.  I'm just here for the amuseme... (xenolith)
• If you really had quit, you would not be here. Therefore, anyone that answers "ye... (tony1954)
• I somewhat agree with @gano to the extent that I use audio as an escape from probl... (pdreher)
• I'm done changing things unless something breaks down. Am I done adding things? Wh... (jond)
• I am finished once I: complete my audio room, get the room treatments done, buy an... (vthokie83)
• It appears that it's not only Americans that are that, it's like a wave going arou... (inna)
• I am absolutely finished after I install the new speaker cables I ordered last wee... (randymaqp)
• we, Americans are unhappy, angry, bitter; buying expensive stuff is how we cope. T... (gano)
• I done. I have said that about as many times as I said I was quitting smoking ciga... (markalarsen)
• Not reached the end just yet.  My system sounds sublime.  Running some heavily mod... (jaymark)
• Yes. I have reached my end point in hi-end audio. There is no better sound and the... (mihorn)
• “end point” what’s that? LOL  (westcoastaudiophile)
• " Done until the next purchase ". Precisely. Right now I am busy getting some sp... (inna)
• I could easily stay with what I have, but it's not likely! :) (hk_fan)
• Getting off the gear treadmill is mostly about finding the right synergy. Even six... (helomech)
• Done until the next purchase. That's the only constant in this hobby. (baylinor)
• If inflation were the concern, the obvious move would be to buy now before prices ... (wrm57)
• Yes, the end-point is when you run out of $$$$, LOL!!!    (kennymacc)
• I find it disheartening to see so many taking a scaredy-cat tactic. The time to ha... (gkelly)
• The day they find a cure for desire is the 1st or 2nd of never. I suspect many of ... (sns)

• Yes  I bought a open box from them that was a great value. (g2the2nd)
• Haven’t been to their location but have had multiple excellent transactions with t... (m2team00)
• Has anyone been to their physical location? (retiredaudioguy)
• Yes, they are very reliable (jl35)
• Yes.  They are legit.  (sls883)

• Greetings, I agree with @hifiguy42 . Bought my VPI 16 in the early 1980’s. Conver... (joenies)
• I've been using my VPI 16.5 for thirty years, average 10-15 records a week.  The o... (hifiguy42)

• @OP,  There is a Vandy dealer in Fort Collins, Audio Alternative. I have no expe... (gdnrbob)
• I went from the A3s to Harbeth M40s.  I also mainly listen to classical.  I really... (jimmy2615)
• @mintakax You're more then welcome.  Glad to help.  Good luck in your search.  Ha... (kennymacc)
• @gdnrbob and @soix - thanks, I'm in Colorado. I would love to hear some PrtoAcs K6... (mintakax)
• @mintakax , In addition to ProAc, I recommend Vandersteen. There are enough model... (gdnrbob)
• The AXPONA show is in a few weeks (Chicago area). Fly in and have a listen! (dweller)
• A lot of great advice in these responses, thank you all for your considerations. ... (mintakax)

• I’ve had great success with Dynaudio special 40, PS Audio Fr5, and Buchardts. I ha... (dwest1023)
• I have a pair of Fritz carbon 7SE Mk2 bookshelf's  that I will never sell. In a sm... (robshaw)
• Throwing in my suggestion for Legacy Audio "Studio HD" stand mount speakers. I hav... (amtprod)
• I have a Pass Labs XA25. Had it paired with Harbeth 30.2 40th anniversary mounted ... (ericba)

• April Wine "Better Slow Down"  https://youtu.be/W_8IvQWXa7w?si=6JgW9VlY6cHidxJp N (nutty)
• Joe Henderson - Page One; Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series (faustuss)
• More Clapton (jafant)
• Dave Meniketti | On The Blue Side  N (nutty)

• Yes green is improving and it is premature to abandon until we start with the new ... (audition__audio)
• Lots of crap here. I bought a new Pre Amp today and will continue to live my life ... (texasblues1959)
• @audition__audio understand it is generative ai we are talking about these days . ... (mapman)
• @nonoise +111 (unclewilbur)
• It's hard to want fair competition when you are guaranteed to lose. And this tradi... (inna)
• Green energy jobs? Green energy is a joke and a feel-good creation. Nuclear is th... (nonoise)
• Maybe take a look at the leader of solar and see what they're doing. Doesn't look ... (gdaddy1)
• Nuclear fusion is an almost clean energy, but they can't really make it work yet. ... (inna)
• Well I can do without this forum but not without screenwriters and truckers. Can s... (audition__audio)
• Generative AI could very easily make this forum obsolete along with all the rest.  (mapman)
• Will AI be buying fancy expensive hifi systems?  Could weed out the pack there as ... (mapman)
• Yeah AI is the least of my concerns. (audition__audio)
• Those professionals losing jobs due to AI are perfect candidates to pick the crops... (sns)
• Wow. Even below my expectations. If we need power then we need a cleaner, more ef... (audition__audio)
• Green energy is in part a solution for climate change. But perhaps there is no cli... (2psyop)
• Why do we need new nuclear power plants?  To power the vast server farms running A... (onhwy61)
• Forgot that no one is making any money on green energy and that this energy soluti... (audition__audio)
• Nuclear is an interesting energy alternative. Bill Gates has been talking about ho... (2psyop)
• Green energy jobs? Green energy is a joke and a feel-good creation. Nuclear is the... (audition__audio)
• Yup, buy American. I just bought matched trio of vintage early 50s RCA 12AU7 vacuu... (inna)
• @sns The "something else altogether" = the so-called "dark enlightenment". Nothi... (stuartk)
• @immatthewj  ...wink wink. (unclewilbur)
• No smocking gun, @unclewilbur . (immatthewj)
• @immatthewj  At least there's never a dull moment in the asylum.  And if I get t... (unclewilbur)
• Eggs, chicken, and beef is expensive. But there's no reason to worry because I ca... (immatthewj)
• @ghdprentice +1 I worked in a Ford manufacturing plant for a short while and had f... (sns)
• Eggs, chicken, and beef is expensive. But there's no reason to worry because I can... (unclewilbur)
• However, my experience is that it does not work. I spent a year of high school in... (immatthewj)

• As you own AQ's, I think the person you should PM is John Rutan (Audioconnection).... (gdnrbob)
• The rockets are fine for the money, but likely much better to stretch for the grea... (kennyc)
• AQ Type 4’s are pretty good cables, in their newest iteration, which includes a ca... (mitch2)
• Took some 4 awg welding wire put it together, I'll let you know how my 10 k cabels... (mark200mph)
• Cerious Matrix - refurbished cables available direct from Cerious at great prices.... (jl35)
• @neversatisfied wanting to warm sound up is fairly common here plus your Michi isn... (jond)
• Proper as in no electric organs, xylophone, etc. Think Miles Davis, Shorter, etc. (neversatisfied)
• Have not heard the term "proper jazz" before. Did not detect irony, either. (devinplombier)
• I use Rocket 44 with banana plugs in my second system upstairs. McIntosh MSA5500 t... (jbthurston)
• There's a thousand cables out there to choose from that are in your price range, n... (kennymacc)
• I would argue that we've had all these same discussions before when it comes to mo... (996turbo911)
• Yes. I was aware I was going to reopen that can of snake oil…I mean worms! (neversatisfied)
• Asking for advice on which cable to purchase. Same old thing, a million recommenda... (sns)
• Compared the cardas cables I made myself to the AQ 44's and some top end Audio Env... (jmalen123)
• Link to review below.  If this guy knows what he's talking about, it sounds like t... (sls883)
• if you want a significant upgrade with exceptional performance at really fare mark... (curthuff)
• My view is that cables matter a little more than the network math would lead us to... (erik_squires)
• I too will suggest Audio Sensibility. I just updated all my loom to their Statemen... (fanofjazz66)
• +1 Cardas (mashif)
• Thank you waytoomuchstuff! That is a bit of music to my ears, if you will. I thi... (neversatisfied)
• Hello @neversatisfied  Great questions. Speaking from the position as a retired ... (waytoomuchstuff)
• I recommend Anti-Cables, they are amazing and affordable. I used to have Audience ... (fpomposo)
• jond, your comment “guessing you want to warm up your sound…” Im curious why you ... (neversatisfied)
• @mike4597  I  had the same instant response to Silversmiths.  @neversatisfied , Wi... (fthompson251)
• I took @soix advice several years ago to buy some AZ Satori’s, these really opened... (zlone)
• Since you have a Graham Slee phono stage, have you considered demo’ing their Spati... (sdberman)
• I I had used both Rocket 88 and some custom made Mogami cables, the former being a... (mike4597)
• Guessing you may want to warm up the sound a touch if so look for some used Audito... (jond)
• Well, I took a look at the other site where there is a lot of equipment for sale. ... (inna)
• The Rockets are fine. I upgraded from the 33 to the 44 in one of my systems at som... (996turbo911)
• Does anyone have experience with the AQ Rockets. The reason I’m looking at these i... (neversatisfied)
• For this kind of money, which is a lot for cables, you should be able to return th... (inna)
• @neversatisfied - Take a look at Zavfino cables. Excellent performance at a reaso... (williewonka)
• Better cables generally bring higher resolution... but that can be a problem. They... (ghdprentice)
• Save yourself some money while improving sound quality.  I recommend getting them ... (pdreher)
• My recommendation would be to try OCC cables from Audio Sensibility. Their Testame... (lalitk)
• These will almost certainly be a significant improvement over your current cables ... (soix)
• I’m looking for any improvement that upgrading from an older AQ Type 4 to a Rocket... (neversatisfied)
• The sock-puppets are attacking.  Time for Chriso to weigh in? (immatthewj)
• You didn’t answer the most important question — what specific improvements are you... (soix)
• The rest of the system is an upgraded Rega RP3, Graham Slee phono stage, Eversolo ... (neversatisfied)
• +1 @soix 's comment. Also, if you could provide some more info on your system.  E... (jeffbij)
• Completely depends on what specific improvements you’re looking for.  (soix)

• It's all social medias fault.   (texasblues1959)

• I can’t comment on the Bartok never heard or owned one. I have owned Terminator Pl... (fredster111)

• @jond , +1. (gdnrbob)
• Place a wanted in the classifieds they definitely come up from time to time also c... (jond)

• Well I would completely ignore any discussion of anything audio related on ASR, ju... (audition__audio)
• rikkipuu struck a nerve with me and perhaps put his finger on what bothered me abo... (audio-b-dog)
• @audition__audio  I don't think anyone here is setting limits on purchasing gear f... (daveyf)
• So your concern is economic rather than social. The operative word is not need, bu... (audition__audio)
• @jafant  No question that audiophiles need the ultra high end, only question is do... (daveyf)
• Maybe dCS threatened to sue him if the review wasn’t OTT.  They have a history her... (mahler123)
• My most expensive component are my amps at $ 19K. In my mind the obscenity of a $ ... (audition__audio)
• daveyf Audiophiles need the Ultra High End. Reason- eventually, the technology tr... (jafant)
• I had a TAS subscription but dropped it  years ago after reading their over the to... (rikkipuu)
• @audition__audio   Do tell us what ultra pricey gear you are associated with?   (daveyf)

• @faustuss Of course we are off topic. None of this has anything to do with the ope... (atmasphere)
• @faustuss Oddly, many digital titles do not have the dynamic range of their analo... (faustuss)
• @faustuss Oddly, many digital titles do not have the dynamic range of their analog... (atmasphere)
•   The question is the clarity and musical impact of the dynamics. Take clarity. ... (faustuss)
• The question is the clarity and musical impact of the dynamics. Take clarity. In ... (atmasphere)
• I have owned McIntosh and I felt my system had wonderful dynamics. And it certainl... (overthemoon)

• @rwalsh07 "What did you have before the Lintons?" Let’s see: Bose 901 Series I an... (russ69)
• Just a reminder/info for everyone.  The OP has a pair of Martin Logan Motion serie... (jeffbij)
• Your csbles if using a usb cable try the  Cardas clear cable co  Around $400  O... (audioman58)
• How very disappointing for me go on a really good rant about the wrong speakers!    (lonemountain)
• I remember when I bought a pair of speakers that were the same brand I had but an ... (norton)
• I didn’t read all 90 something replies, but you somehow you need to get them farth... (handymann)

• sns Streaming is so complex and crazy.  Some people make it that way. But ... (cleeds)
• Streaming is so complex and crazy. Sometimes more is less, other times less is mor... (sns)
• @debrajray I use Cisco from Afterdark Audio because I havent got around to Finisar... (dbastin)
• @dbastin In quickly perusing your setup the only issue I see is the wifi RFI issue... (sns)

• Sounds like you wanna keep the detail of the Bryston but just want a little more m... (soix)
•    Yes , I’d upgrade too. Going from the RP-1 will be a big step up in performance... (buellrider97)
• @kjl1065 Since your amp has balanced inputs you might consider a preamp that has b... (atmasphere)
• Contact Aric Audio, I am sure he can make you a tubed linestage with a balance con... (fthompson251)
• I am looking for a line stage. I currently have 2 12Au7 tubes on order.  They are ... (kjl1065)
•   You have gear that is above your RP-1, so that’s an issue. I am curious as I hav... (buellrider97)
• I'd reconsider used. Companies like Audio Research, Conrad Johnson, and Zesto make... (ghdprentice)
• Here ya go! https://backertlabs.com/linestages-no-phono/ (yogiboy)
• First question, a preamplifier or line stage?  If no vinyl inputs then I'm guessin... (pryso)

• @joenies...if your F9E has a Green stylus, it’s not a Ruby.  The Ruby stylus is Re... (mofimadness)
• Greetings, @lewm Thanks for the correction on the Grado cartridge being a MI. I t... (joenies)
• @joenies +1 "It put a big smile on my face" same feelings here, when I switched t... (westcoastaudiophile)
• If you want to hear a really good MM cartridge, check out the Clearaudio Charisma ... (larsman)
• I have several lovely high end MC cartridges, but I chose to install a Grado AEON ... (awise1961)
• Joenes, The Grado XTZ is a moving iron (MI) cartridge, not an MM, and it is a grea... (lewm)
• OP, I'm with you on this subject. The tonearm on the table in my #2 system has a r... (mwh777)
• +1...Grace F9E cartridges are great!  I have a few, the F9E/Ruby is even better.  ... (mofimadness)

• Greetings, Sorry for be late to this posting, I want to make sure I had proper in... (joenies)

• @mattw73 It might not have the most punchy slam but the bass is accurate. It’s ti... (lanx0003)
• @lanx0003 I think I saw that review...headphone guy?  My experiences have no issu... (mattw73)

• “It’s hard to get any enjoyment these days for under $40” @mswale  Exactly! Vinyl... (lalitk)
• PREACH! You nailed it!  One thing I do, is once the record is started, you listen... (mswale)
• I am on the fence. I've been streaming for years and am totally used to the pure c... (saugertiesbob)
• I am on the fence. I've been streaming for years and am totally used to the pure c... (saugertiesbob)
• I am on the fence. I've been streaming for years and am totally used to the pure c... (saugertiesbob)
• One thing I truly loved about vinyl,  was the "Ritual"  of going to the "record st... (alvinnir2)
• This is very well written and for me at least, accurate to the word.  I actually D... (hifiguy42)
• This is exactly where my head is! No apologies. (faustuss)
• Great post, with very good feed back. In preparation of selling all my records, I... (eagledriver_22)
• I have just recently resurrected my turntable, so your comments are very timely. A... (tony1954)
• A nostalgic and romanticized flashback to a former time, for me. In my current wor... (mitch2)
• @unreceivedogma That's a great piece of writing. Yet, I am not completely convinc... (newton_john)
• Nicely written and fun! 🤩  I lost my collection to a divorce- she pitched them al... (yesiam_a_pirate)
• I have 6,000 LPs from a very wide variety of genres Wow. Impressive. If I had t... (hilde45)
• One of the more universal traits of humans, IMO, is when one holds a belief so dee... (guscreek)
• @unreceivedogma You are correct, it is not for me.......anymore.  I was into the r... (alvinnir2)
• @dogberry yes, that's exactly the release. Vinyl has gained the reputation of bein... (oranfoster)
• What a great post! I think you just sold about 10,000 turntables today. I have 6... (spin4cards)
• I would rather listen to the vinyl. Period. Besides I don’t have the budget to ow... (dogberry)
• I asked “Claude”, an ai program, the following: Which audio format sounds better:... (unreceivedogma)
• Just to be clear: It was not my intention to get into the exhausted debate over w... (unreceivedogma)
• @dogberry I would rather listen to the vinyl. Period. Besides I don’t have the b... (unreceivedogma)
• @dogberry  yes that’s it.  (unreceivedogma)
• @sns When I have guests over and I ask them what they want to hear they more oft... (unreceivedogma)
• @alvinnir2  Then the ritual is not for you.  (unreceivedogma)
• @unreceivedogma  Well stated! There was a time when I was mindful of how the ritua... (sns)
• @unreceivedogma I must say yours is one of the more engaging posts I've read here ... (musicfan2349)
• So beautifully written.  It’s very sad for me to read this because currently I’m n... (rvpiano)
• Is it this one? (dogberry)

• I have audited the GR tower and it has some sonic semblance to the irs that used t... (deep_333)
• @gdaddy1  Funny.  I got the same impression you did in regards to Jay’s reaction ... (kennymacc)
• It seemed to me that Jay was polite but not blown away. The expectation of such a ... (gdaddy1)

• awesome, thanx   (maddog4079)
• Looking from the front of the unit, on the top back right corner it says: FUSE 2A... (mofimadness)

• I was not familiar with Rockpile. Good stuff! (asctim)

• The VOX software fully parametric EQ for Qobuz is the best software EQ I’ve heard ... (tlcocks)

• @juysocal55...sorry, but it does take awhile to break-in.  Canare recommends at le... (mofimadness)
• Canare 4S11 user here, had them for maybe 3 years and i like them. I always tell m... (juysocal55)

• LA Phil & Hollywood Bowl - The rehersals - the music is of course world class ... (sbsail9)
• New Sussex Symphony at Sparta New Jersey last weekend Great amateur symphonic music! (bruce19)
• Saw Soccer Mommy at a local venue. I haven't really liked going to concerts due to... (dz13)
• Hilary Hahn performed the Brahms Violin Concerto with Washington, D.C.'s National ... (lanx0003)
• Christian Mcbride with Ursa Major at Jazz Alley in Seattle last night. Great music... (big_greg)

• ...And a Class 2 is accurate to within two dB.  But both of these are as measured ... (toddalin)

• @erik_squires Hence 'spawned this old thread'...   (atmasphere)

• Make sure they're cool and use cotton gloves, finger cots or surgical gloves.  The... (faustuss)
• @vuch I use special hand stitched, exotic leather, custom made Would that be fi... (hilde45)
• I use special hand stitched, exotic leather, custom made "Audiophile Hand Enclosur... (vuch)
• Bare hands give better grip, wipe clean with dry microfiber cloth after. (chenry)
• @mclinnguy , I always get those two mixed up... (thecarpathian)
• @hilde45  Got it.  (billpete)
• Do you remove teeth first or leave them in your mouth? Those tubes like a littl... (hilde45)
• I believe it was John Harvey Kellogg. @thecarpathian Close, it was Roger Modj... (mclinnguy)
• I always wear thin disposable cotton gloves. You can get them on amazon... lots of... (ghdprentice)
• @mclinnguy , I believe it was John Harvey Kellogg. Yeah, no matter how you pop t... (thecarpathian)
• If you wear gloves your fingerprints can't be found and you have plausible deniabi... (devinplombier)

• Very interesting and thanks for sharing.  I'll be interested to see what the opini... (rick_n)

• The Quadratic SUT is a good one, but it’s definitely a little tilted in favor of ... (jobeare)
• Once the current has been converted to voltage, the signal must be handled as vol... (mulveling)
• Once the current has been converted to voltage, the signal must be handled as volt... (lewm)
• Quadratic SUT  I spoke with the MC-1’s designer once, and he advised lifting VTA... (dover)
• (@mulveling - given your extensive experience with the MC-1, any comments on the ... (mulveling)

• @jazzman7 @mgrif104 thanks very much to you both.  This is exactly the type of fee... (marco1)
• I've been through much streaming equipment over around a decade, of the items ment... (sns)
• I would echo @jazzman7 as I had a similar experience when I also started with an E... (mgrif104)
• @marco1 I have no personal experience with ethernet filters, so will not comment ... (jazzman7)

• First off, PS Audio has been one of the leaders in trying to implement a standard ... (sns)
• Another Holo May owner here. Assuming you have either the L2 or KTE versions you p... (shooter41)
• All HDMI cables are not the same. However, DHLabs Silversonic 2.1 specifically ref... (kingbr)
• Thank you. (ssand1)
• PS Audio uses its own configuration for I2S which doesn’t match some other items. ... (dz13)
• I would try a different cable to rule out the possibility of a bad cable.  You can... (sls883)
• Revelation Audio cable  (ssand1)
• I had  a similar experience as @Baylinor with my PS Audio SACD transport and Gusta... (rar1)
• They are compatible using the Alt 2 configuration on the May. (jackd)
• A few years ago I had to return a PSAudio CDT because their I2s was not compatible... (baylinor)
• I did and have been trying different settings with no luck.  (ssand1)
• @ssand1  Holo May has configurable pin on I2S, read your manual for directions. (sns)
• Assuming both the Airlens and CD player are outputting an i2S signal, it could be ... (soix)

• Id say it sounds really good. I have mine connected to the pre-out from the Luxman... (paqua123)
•  I think you have to use your ears to judge the validity of the results and exper... (erik_squires)
• I use a mini DSP unit.  I think you have to use your ears to judge the validity of... (mahler123)

• jeffbij it may not be a fully balanced design with the XLR jacks a convenience. ... (cleeds)
• +1 @cleeds   -  Agreed it looks like a balanced connection, but it may not be a fu... (jeffbij)
• I was told by the manufacturer it was not a balanced design ... maybe the represen... (jl35)
• @jasonbourne71  Scroll over to @ 12:00 for the measurements. What was your "eye-o... (deep_333)
• jl35 The Gato has an XLR connection but is not a balanced design  It sure ... (cleeds)
• Lrs+ without a good servo subwoofer would be an incomplete speaker and it needs a ... (deep_333)
• The Gato has an XLR connection but is not a balanced design  (jl35)
• Depends on your room size.  If you have room for a bigger pair of Maggies, it is a... (boxcarman)
• @tubeguy76  -  The Gato integrated has both Balanced and RCA outs.  Have you tried... (jeffbij)
• https://youtu.be/gRMqDb-t9oo?si=4zTnrm0kY9tyoJ_B Have a look at this.  (iseland)
• If I didn’t already have a pair of great sounding monoblocks, I would for sure try... (mitch2)
• to me it screams that you have don't have speakers that stand out, just 3 pairs in... (gano)
• @jl35 I was just thinking - why not just bypass the fuse altogether if you're just... (tubeguy76)
• @jl35 I'm redoing my room soon and will keep that in mind.  The fuse and jumper mo... (tubeguy76)
• Yeah Jason, you have to take it with a grain of salt but it's still pretty cool. (tubeguy76)
• Go to ASR and read the test report on the LRS+ speakers. It is an eye-opener! (jasonbourne71)
• So ChatGPT falls for the typical audiophile BS about DAC's. More "midrange texture... (jasonbourne71)
• The LRS+ can also be very sensitive to placement and room issues, more than most s... (jl35)
• So ChatGPT recommended the following: Final Thoughts: What Would I Do? Stick... (tubeguy76)

• Forgot to mention that I really like the expensive Cardas posts simply because of ... (audition__audio)
• Excellent points. I believe it was Ken at CAT that uses cheaper resistors because ... (audition__audio)
• Boutique parts don't automatically create the perfect audio component. There is in... (sns)
• @rodge827  You are absolutely correct.  The AER BD3 do have built in binding posts... (langla4)
• @langla4 Which Charney speaker do you have? If I remember correctly the BD3 driver... (rodge827)
• @larryi   I agree with your comments 100%. Charney makes a really nice cabinet wit... (langla4)
• @langla4 Did you contact Charney about your concerns regarding the binding posts?... (rodge827)
• It seems that some people think the binding post makes the speaker.  I don't see h... (larryi)
•   sns 3,561 posts 03-30-2025 at 01:14pm  @steve5... (steve59)
• Looks like you got robbed hard man, sorry to hear. Here’s a speaker made in Ameri... (deep_333)
• @steve59 I don't think need for value is the culprit here, need to keep cost of de... (sns)
• Just wanted to say thank you for all the comments-you saved me a trip to the thera... (langla4)

• @ghdprentice I'd agree for major streaming components like streamers and dacs shou... (sns)
• @hdm, ok I see that now. The $87US version does give you the option of the double ... (tyray)
• Same power supply tyray. The only difference is the 2nd output connection on one i... (hdm)
• The LHY Audio LPS25VA has (2) 15V Simultaneously Driven Voltage Output Jacks that... (tyray)
• The Sengterbelle is still the one to get IMO.  I have a Talema based LPS like the ... (hdm)
• @scp I found the better resolving your system the better the uDDC will deliver. Gr... (toneranger58)
• Good thread..as I am in the same boat. I have been wanting to try a ddc and the La... (scp)
• @sns Oops, perhaps my comment was too brief. The focus of my comment was on the wo... (ghdprentice)
• I have Small Green Computer 5, 7, 12 volts LPS for 189, 189 and 289. Had them for ... (shxmd)
• Just for future reference, you could not use the 15V version as linked to by @tyra... (hdm)
• I have the Allo Shanti now for a couple of weeks.. Ordered from Amazon.de.  It is ... (knockknock12)
• @tyray  @trivema    Thanks went with LHY as you both noted, the specific one fo... (toneranger58)
• S Booster (vinylshadow)
• +1 LHY LPS.  I have 5 LPS of three brands and think the LHY is best value for pric... (trivema)
• The LHY Audio LPS25VA has (2) 15V Simultaneously Driven Voltage Output Jacks that ... (tyray)
• Plixir Elite BDC Mk2 (gramophone_canada)
• Paul Hynes  (au_lait)
• You're going to have a very hard time beating any of the Sengterbelle R-Core power... (hdm)
• @steakster thanks for the Aura recommendation, looks very interesting will check i... (toneranger58)
• Lots of nice ones out there, all depends on price willing to pay. I always go with... (sns)
• I am sure the best available power supplies are available inside audiophile equipm... (ghdprentice)
• For further reading:  https://audiobacon.net/2021/08/06/the-worlds-best-audiophil... (mclinnguy)
• Fidelizer Audio just released their Aura for $219. Technically, it has a switching... (steakster)

• China “fakes” a lot of recent interconnect technology development, by plating over... (westcoastaudiophile)
• I don't know if Rhodium delaminates easily but it's a bad choice for low conductiv... (erik_squires)
• Quality plating of any kind doesn't delaminate easily. (sns)
• rhodium layer delaminates easily.. I only rely on well recognized connector manufa... (westcoastaudiophile)
• Thing is perhaps the voicing of cable and connector are spot on, may be changing v... (sns)
• @erik_squires +1 "The lightest movement of the speaker cable, whether you use bare... (westcoastaudiophile)
• @immatthewj shortening Kimber 8TC is not that simple, here is my advice: 1) strip ... (westcoastaudiophile)

• If you want excellent support , build quality, and sound go with Aurender.  If you... (oddiofyl)

• Essence separates should be better. There is almost always something better somew... (swede58)
• Essence separates should be better. There is almost always something better somewh... (inna)
• Words can't describe how happy I am with the Gryphon Diablo 300. It sounds massive... (ryder)

• @ice812  Bottom line, if you don’t know what you’re aiming for, being presented w... (stuartk)
• @ice812 You might be interested in reading the excellent DAC comparison thread m... (devinplombier)
• @norust Hello I was wondering if you have looked inside those Volti Razz speakers... (charles007100)
• @ice812  Modwright is awesome gear I would consider going with Dan for the Weiss ... (charles007100)
• Very happy N200 and Yggdrasil (OG) combo in my system. Highly recommended! (jallan)

• Change Cartridge, or OPTIONAL multiple arms? You need to think long, knowing your... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• OP,   For exploration... great. Have fun. These days at most budget levels you ... (ghdprentice)

• @thecarpathian, I'm in Goshen, NY, about 50 miles NE of there. Why do you ask? (desktopguy)
• @desktopguy , Are you near Sleepy Hollow? (thecarpathian)
• I live in the humid Northeast (Hudson Valley of NY State, ~60 miles NE of NYC). Ju... (desktopguy)

• would you please share the name of your platter pad with us? @petaluman So far ... (atmasphere)
• The only thing to check in advance is whether there is a convenient way to mount ... (displayname)
• I concur that the Eclipse system, which I believe is the name of the package that ... (lewm)
• Sota/RoadRunner is superior to ADS, if you're serious about VPI. https://sotatur... (displayname)
• billstevenson,  Why more  turntable designers don't incorporate  real time speed ... (tablejockey)
• I can speak to what I have personally observed.  I set up quite a few turntables a... (billstevenson)
• "Are any of the arms you mentioned really better than the one it comes with." "ha... (tablejockey)

• Quicksilver Audio see here Mike (ditusa)
• 35wpc seems a bit low to me in that large space McIntosh MC275 would give you 2 x... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Anything from 2wpc and up will fit the bill, but if you’re going to crank it up to... (glennewdick)
• For sound characteristics, my preference is the warm rich sound of tubes, and wou... (soix)
• If you like the LTA sound (I , for one, do) why not buy amp & spearate phono f... (gregm)
• LTA gear sounds great but I would not call it warm and rich. With that budget chec... (jond)
• @marco1 , it is a 70x40 garage with an 800 sq foot loft. your inquiry is a good po... (mulboost)
• What specific sound characteristics are you looking for (more warm or neutral, etc... (soix)
• Are you sure you mean 2800 sq. ft. not 280.  If 2800 you’ll need some power, even ... (marco1)

• There is a reason why many speaker designers test their products in anechoic chamb... (st0944)
• @hallock01    Classic.  (msbel)

• but in a no more than a moderately sized listening room the Grimm’s are a treat ... (erik_squires)
• I've heard the active Grimm speaker system (incl. the sub module) at a couple of o... (phusis)
• It's always interesting when a review and particularly the corresponding measureme... (fsonicsmith)
• Time and audio march on.  We'll just have to wait and see what becomes of the LS1C... (tomcy6)

• I've had a Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum for almost fifteen years now. It has... (awise1961)
• I like the sound of the stone-body Koetsus.  Most of my friends who own or are fam... (larryi)
• It might've been even better, and that's not what they wanted. (inna)
• One observation for which I don't have an answer- the Jade sounds different than t... (whart)

• I finally broke down and ordered a SDFB MAX, along with the Snake River Audio Taks... (treitz3)
• I sent my SDFB back to get reprogrammed to 5a after finding out my amp does not us... (t_ramey)

• @troutbum - Hi, I don't stream - just records and CDs.  Podcasts and YouTube and t... (rar1)
• I thought the Node was pretty high end......not true (IYO)? The Joseph's have alwa... (troutbum)
• @troutbum - I really can't fault the Billie, as I realize that my speaker placemen... (rar1)
• A friend of mine had the Billie as well, but he moved on and didn't look back. But... (troutbum)

• @ozzy62 , Absolutely! You can see pics of my vinyl set up at Village Baker in the ... (oranfoster)
• For even better ambience, why not spin vinyl instead of streaming. Will be more la... (ozzy62)
• Indeed I was agreeing, and attempting a bit of humor. We had a bakery in Michigan ... (oranfoster)
• @gkelly    I think you're getting all worked up over nothing. Sounds like he was... (ozzy62)
• Failing to obtain the necessary ASCAP license for playing music in your business c... (gkelly)
• For my new place an ASCAP license will be $314.50/year. Eggs: $120/case. Puts it i... (oranfoster)
• I was assuming that when you said you were using Qobuz that you were unaware of AS... (gkelly)
• @gkelly You're assuming that I won't be buying a license from ASCAP, etc. For our ... (oranfoster)
• To legally play music in your bakery, you can use services like Soundtrack Your Br... (gkelly)

• Check current prices on hifishark   (grinnell)
• You can always eBay them and try and get a couple of hundred dollars, especially t... (jeffbij)
• Send pictures to tmraudio.com and see if they make you an offer, is my best sugges... (theo)

• @pkatsuleas I had to kick in a little cash to make it work  (yesiam_a_pirate)
• @yesiam_a_pirate  I sure hop it wasn't an even trade!!! (pkatsuleas)

• Taj Farrant (slaw)

• @overthemoon  I wonder if this integrated amplifier has a regulated output stage, ... (invalid)
• I heard the amp powering Wilson’s new Watt Puppies - I was impressed.    The soun... (overthemoon)

• Mr Fremer in his recent review of the new Wilson Benesch turntable could not hear ... (yoyoyaya)
• @oberoniaomnia Yes, it is an interesting trade off. We did not need to go to the ... (richardkrebs)
• Fremer should be granted grace…. imo (tomic601)
• error correction on playback without an understanding of the error during the cut…... (tomic601)
• @richardkrebs thanks for that explanation. So MF confuses the adjustment period un... (oberoniaomnia)
• @antinn, and peace to you. My mention of MF was not a disagreement with your comm... (pryso)
• @pryso,  I also consider MF to be a boon to the vinyl revival, not a bad dude. ... (antinn)
• @pryso  I designed the OMA K3 and K5 turntables. Jonathan then used an industrial... (richardkrebs)
• @antinn, thanks for clarifying. I misunderstood your comment "OMA of which MF owns... (pryso)
• @lewm  I happened to be in a whimsical mood as I read this thread, which I found ... (barts)

• @obarrett said: Hey Jim, the reason why I didn’t have an issue before is that I ... (jea48)
• @obarrett  Reverse polarity OR bootleg ground alone won't manifest until somethin... (devinplombier)
• Hey Jim, the reason why I didn’t have an issue before is that I wasn’t using outle... (obarrett)
• @obarrett said: It seems like next I should call a professional electrician. I ... (jea48)
• I concur, a professional electrician is definitely your next step. It’s a detail,... (devinplombier)
• I made the following measurements, both on V and LoZ. All the measurements were id... (obarrett)
• I've looked at different scenarios for how the equipment ground could be Hot to a... (devinplombier)
• @obarrett  I believe I have a way to check the duplex receptacle outlet the TT is... (jea48)
• @obarrett  I'm not sure preforming the same test for checking the wall outlet the... (jea48)
• I haven’t yet had the chance to do the tests you suggested in your last post @jea4... (obarrett)
• @devinplombier , said: @obarrett Not criticizing, just outlining a simple, safe... (jea48)
• @obarrett Said: There is continuity from the ground prong of the TT to the tone ... (jea48)
• Do you still measure 120V between your two grounds when your DMM is set to standa... (obarrett)
• @obarrett  Not criticizing, just outlining a simple, safe protocol.  A couple th... (devinplombier)
• @devinplombier said: This thread has become surreal. . devinplombier post: ... (jea48)
• There is continuity from the ground prong of the TT to the tone arm ground lug. No... (obarrett)
• Look folks, it's simple. Watch me say it in five easy steps. 1. Disconnect all co... (devinplombier)
• This conversation is going a little nuts. Testing with multiple devices for this ... (jea48)
• This thread has become surreal. (devinplombier)
• This conversation is going a little nuts. Testing with multiple devices for this i... (erik_squires)
• I forgot to mention in my above post that the EGC for the TT has to be open, broke... (jea48)
• @obarrett said: i unplug the preamp from power. [ME (Dead NO power)] I unplug al... (jea48)
• isnt that it? 69Vac on LoZ is a major issue, right? It's most likely a major is... (devinplombier)

• Thom Rotella (jafant)
• Will PM you, so this thread can revert back to the topic of Jazz!   (stuartk)
• @stuartk Do you have an account at USaudiomart? I’ve bought some things there be... (curiousjim)

• @richardbrand  It is striking how little progress has been made in fundamental ph... (newton_john)
• @daveyf  The price of the Bedrok is small fraction of the extra cost of the LP12-... (newton_john)
• @newton_john  I also had a great uncle who’d been some sort of technician/instru... (richardbrand)
• @newton_john Part of the price that Linn asks for the Bedrok has to do with the f... (daveyf)
• @daveyf "I suspect these very same folk would have little problem with the same ... (newton_john)
• @dover  diamond hardening refers to a heating and cooling process used to harden... (richardbrand)
• @richardbrand …….and marketing…..and at what price   Mylogic…..Always buy hi-fi... (mylogic)

• Yes, digital cables such as ethernet cables and usb cables can affect sound qualit... (deep_333)

• Start with a high mass turntable and you will get the weight, scale and dynamics! (grk)
• Well I just shared my experience as an example, but really you could start anywher... (billstevenson)
• If you want to increase the scale, weight and dynamics you need to focus on reduci... (testpilot)
• billstevenson, so it is the table more than other elements. Like a tape deck, you ... (inna)
• Ralph, I am sure you are right, but I only compared Boston mat to the felt mat and... (inna)
• Without really thinking it through systematically, I kind of went through a simila... (billstevenson)

• On what I call "fine" changes to your system, in which I include power cables and ... (audio-b-dog)

• Akron area.  My system is listed. (hbarrel)

• More Clapton (jafant)
• Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (mksun)
• Two by Nick Heyward  From Monday to Sunday How Do You Live Without Sunshine The... (ghosthouse)
• Dave Meniketti | On The Blue Side N (nutty)

• I have owned both. And I cannot rationalize the M462 over 611s if the cost is irre... (overthemoon)

• @erik_squires You need at least a 10-1 ratio between the amp and preamp in normal... (erik_squires)
• @erik_squires Wrote: Who has gone fully active? What speakers I love active sp... (ditusa)
• I added a set of Bryston T-10 active this January.  What makes them "active" is th... (yesiam_a_pirate)
• @erik_squires You need at least a 10-1 ratio between the amp and preamp in normal ... (willywonka)
• I love active speakers.  Direct amplification and external, line-level analog cro... (devinplombier)
• If I was going to go that route I would go for the  YG acoustic vantage series.  ... (amvroofing)
• LTA is single ended out but no issues driving them with adapters - only a 2M run i... (burtlake)
• Already had the LTA preamp and just got ATC SCM19A actives. Added a Rhythmic sub a... (burtlake)
• @daniel25  - Interesting that ATC lists the input impedance at > 10kOhms.  That... (erik_squires)
• Personally I have not gone fully active, but I love the idea of a clean simple sys... (fpomposo)
• Atc active 50s. Paired with Supratek Cortese LCR phono preamp. Atc impedance is cr... (daniel25)
• Two thumbs up for Active ATC with a tube pre-amp like the Canor Audio Hyperion P1.... (gramophone_canada)
• @willywonka - That I don't know. One cable to connect speakers doesn't seem much o... (patrickdowns)
• @patrickdowns I have heard the Dutch and Dutch and they sound good BUT they are DS... (willywonka)
• Luxman C900u preamp, ATC 50 active floor standers.  ATC SCA2 preamp underway which... (celtic66)
• I've only heard them briefly, but the Dutch & Dutch speakers might be my #1 fo... (patrickdowns)

• hi Spacebird, I have owned five generations of Thiel speakers since 1985. 2.0 (19... (ronkent)
• spacebird - the number before the decimal point is the model. Higher is bigger. Th... (tomthiel)
• Hi all, This has likely been addressed already, but the 276 pages of this thread ... (spacebird42)

• Knowing build quality well the prima luna is not in the same league Look at the o... (audioman58)
• Cbrez my unit is out for #3 upgrade this  . I will fill everyone know  the magnitu... (audioman58)
• @tkukielk I wouldn’t really view the PL and LTA as substitutes as they’re quite d... (soix)
• I do use the MicroZOTL with a Pass XA25 on a pair of Dynaudio Heritage Specials. I... (cbrez)

• "Lover Of The Bayou" Mudcrutch (slaw)
• “You Can Get It If You Really Want” Jimmy Cliff (mksun)
• "Only Women Bleed" Luna (slaw)
• "Jealous Guy" Luna (slaw)
• "Bonnie & Clyde" Luna (slaw)
• "No Regrets" Luna "Everybody's Talkin' At Me" Luna (slaw)
• "Season Of The Witch" Luna  (slaw)
• "I Walk On Guilded Splinters" Dr. John (slaw)
• "Tennessee Blues" Steve Phillips  (slaw)
• "Will You Miss Me" Steve Phillips  (slaw)
• "Ukiah" The Doobie Brothers  (slaw)
• "South City Midnight Lady" The Doobie Brothers  (slaw)
• Nemo by Nightwish  (sls883)
• Take a letter Maria ,address it to my Wife... (limomangus)

• I have several systems set up. A mid-fi TV surround sound setup, a vintage tube Dy... (dynacohum)
• Can't respond to your message because I won't give Audiogon a credit card number..... (toddalin)
• Where does one draw the line between Mid-fi and Hi-fi? I live 10 miles due north ... (toddalin)
• Thanks for all the responses. I'm going to plan on hitting T.H.E Show in Costa Mes... (njwvista)

• @immatthewj apologize I probably should have clarified that early on, I did not ru... (decooney)
• @decooney  Can you tell me which of the 4 slots for 6SN7 are doing what? I can't ... (billpete)
• @decooney , did you ever try the EH Gold Pin 6sn7s? (immatthewj)
• Hi @billpete and yes, that's what I was asking about. Good to know. Now that you a... (decooney)
• By source do you mean like Cd player instead of the Linn? I have been mostly check... (billpete)
• @billpete do you have another source to use to test with to help validate that eit... (decooney)

• Thanks all. SAS seems to be the winner.  (billpete)
• I have a Shure V15 Type VxMR and have been very happy with the Jico SAS stylus   (grinnell)
• @jasonbourne71  I mostly prefer MC as well but have a couple older rigs that are ... (billpete)
• @big_greg  I have read the 500 hour claim as well but even that seems low to me. ... (billpete)
• @billpete : I have a NIB Shure V15 mk5 micro ridge, along with a new SAS stylus. I... (jasonbourne71)
• I have a few JICO SAS. I don't track hours, but I'd be surprised if any have less ... (big_greg)
• @jasonbourne71  I have thought the very same thing, especially after reading the ... (billpete)
• You may have to go to a re-tipper like VAS to get a line-contact diamond installed... (jasonbourne71)

• I just got back to Canberra and made straight for my old Shure V15 cartridge.  The... (richardbrand)

• Most of the advice here is pretty good, except for going to solid state.  Tube equ... (jmkrajnik)

• Yes...better testing tubes will just have more life left. Also think about this; ... (immatthewj)

• For those who are interested, here is an update. The best news is that, after abou... (jmeyers)

• Safe travels for your dac. Please let me know what you think. Don’t be put off by ... (paullb)
• Paullb, thanks for your reply.  Mine is heading to Canada tomorrow.  I will share ... (buzz)

• Thanx for reply (hiend2)
• What is the rest of your system? Components and cables? If you have very warm cabl... (ghdprentice)

• Agree.  I do gave the Parasound XRM phono in main system.  (jl35)
• There are some stupidly good low-cost components out there at the moment. I can’t ... (helomech)

• I just received my MU2 on Tues of last week, and right out of the box it sounded h... (pantera2)

• Transparent cables are a sonic match for Wilson. They are the cables Wilson uses i... (upstateaudiophile)

• To take it seriously: what happens to the amp if both inputs are driven simultaneo... (hickamore)
• what could go wrong? (blackbag20)
• It’s all good until the one time you forget to switch the input selector.  (helomech)
• Thanks -- just as I hoped. The Coda amp front panel input selector feels like an i... (hickamore)

• OK, so I read now that under ideal conditions, that the human ear can hear as low ... (billpete)
• I feel it too but what am I hearing? Those low notes on the organ (and now piano) ... (billpete)
• 100% correct. Below 20 hz, my chest pounds.  (baylinor)
• billpete If we can't hear below 20 hz, what are we hearing?  Lower frequencies... (cleeds)

• Uncle Kev, hey man I am happy with the turntable I bought from Upscale and the car... (2psyop)
• I've only had positive experiences with Mr. Deal and his sales associates.  I've p... (fleschler)

• MULVELING... well said, as usual.  +1 (coppy777)

• "For $180 you can get a NOS matched pair of Mullards” or pretending to be, more li... (westcoastaudiophile)
• For $180 you can get a NOS matched pair of Mullards or RCA black plates, and proba... (inna)

• Got to agree on the PS Audio speaker shot maybe they were trying to tackle the acc... (sparksgja)
•  We all have our descriptors, but that list works for me. (knotscott)
• To me, the list is a subset of the groundbreaking literary work by J. Gordon Holt ... (jsalerno277)
•   @ghdprentice: A marketing shot, yeah. But what kind of potential customer does ... (bdp24)

• From personal experience these kinds of questions only arise when someone is strai... (fsonicsmith)
• good OP!  speakers need to check periodically(3..10yr), for: cabinets integrity, ... (westcoastaudiophile)

• Any pin configurable device will match up with partnering device, there are 8 poss... (sns)
• @ssand1 I do not own a Holo May DAC, but a very good friend of mine does. As I un... (jazzman7)
• Did you try all the optional i2S settings for both the Airlens and the CD player? ... (soix)
• Thanks. I did try that and still nothing…. (ssand1)
• @ssand1 The Holo May has multiple I2S settings.  You need to use the correct one.... (jazzman7)
• So a I2S specific cable would not have the right pins? How do I know what cable to... (ssand1)
• MY first guess is the pin out on your HDMI cable isn't compatible. (fthompson251)

• @richardbrand  I did some research on these pianos. There are some youtube videos... (billpete)
• Doors Strange.Days lp , 45 rpm. (limomangus)