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What are people's experiences with old SS amps. And I'm talking old like close to 20 years. I gue...

Been doing some retro listening. So, everyone knows the Donna Summer version, but there are a bun...

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This is an offshoot of the jazz thread. I and others found that we could not talk about jazz with...

Half asleep this am I looked at the news on cnn.com and this caught my eye: I actually spent a...

Hey guys. I’m in the middle of making a few changes and seek your wisdom and help. Doing my resea...

I'll kick off with Pink Floyd at The Bay Hotel, Sunderland in February 1969.

Besides the LAIV microDDC is there a DDC with I2S input and output using HDMI-type connectors? My...

This is my current rig: Wiim Ultra (DH Labs Mirage / Cardas Clear USB, 0.5m) → Gustard U18 (DH L...

I currently have a Denon HEOS Link and use Tidal for streaming music. It sounds pretty good but I...

not sure where to start - which online forum, dealer, etc - but, does anyone know if the original...

Hello Fantastic Audiogon Community!   I seek some advice regarding how to plan the next few upg...

One of my kids likes and uses Spotify and does not want to change. He’s moving into his first hou...

How big of a deal should it be to ensure one has true native DSD capabilities in their digital fr...

I have a 2020 Innuos Zenith music server (4TB) as well as a LUMIN T2 streamer I purchased at the ...

Mfr. of my new DAC (LAIV Harmony -- grand theft it is so relatively cheap yet so good!) recommend...

I read a lot about replacing the caps in old Klipsch speakers. If a 40 year old pair of KG4s have...

Like many others, I’ve slowly replaced SMPSs throughout my system.  As a result, I have a box of ...

Hi, first time poster.  I just bought a NAD 3020 v2 integrated amplifier and have Celef (Proac s...

There are so many enthusiast out there questioning or Attempt to try Class D  amps !  early 1950'...

I have posted often my system’s week link is my listening room, a shared listening/living room.  ...

Hello, and thank you in advance for your time and sharing your expertise: my system is a VAC Phi ...

I am still using the Tara Labs RSC Reference 2000 Gen 2+ cables from 25 years ago.  These cables ...

I really want to try these puppies. I have excellent/perfect feedback on USAM   TIA Guillermo

• Yes, I remember the community had a cultish devotion to Mark and would attack anyo... (jewel5)
• Ah yes, lots of fond memories of the AV123/Rocket era. It felt like a great commun... (v-fi)

• I refer to the used Audio System as my System, but many of the devices within the ... (pindac)
• No validation for me--just proud of myself for saving and working hard to get the ... (bluorion)
• @jmalen123  Thats the best validation! (rvpiano)
• As long as my German Shepard Bruno likes it, I am good.  (jmalen123)
• Not necessarily validation, but I do enjoy reading good reviews of items that I al... (larsman)
•  I love my Livingroom system and consider it my end game done system. However, I h... (yyzsantabarbara)
•  Of course, compliments are always appreciated, but it’s not about ego, validation... (lloydc)
• Sometimes it's the journey.i went all over America and picked up audio equipment.n... (mark200mph)
• To me, enjoying music and understanding system integration and synergy are two dif... (rivington66)
• Let's have a different perspective here.  If someone asks me over and plays his ri... (boxcarman)
• hmmm quite the loaded question here.... But I will bite.   I think there is no har... (chuck)
• +1 Mulveling To me these kinds of questions are silly. But I will play along. No ... (2psyop)
• This is a pretty solitary  hobby.   I really don't show off my hardware ,  I know ... (oddiofyl)
• It’s fun to have someone over to see what they think of my system but I don’t need... (ronboco)
• @rvpiano glad you’re still enjoying the N200. Great streamer. And glad you’re enjo... (audphile1)
• My Own System is used Socially not Panel Judged, even though a Visitor to a Room a... (pindac)
• Almost all my listening is alone and while we all probably enjoy affirmation, it i... (kerrybh)
• As of today no one has heard my new system. I’m happy. And in the end that is all ... (hbarrel)
• Seeking validation from others is setting one up for disappointment when they don’... (kennyc)
• @audphile1  My latest acquisition is the Aurender N200 streamer.  Changed my list... (rvpiano)
• No I spend 95% of my system time as a solo listener. I do have a small group of au... (drrsutliff)
• What’s the latest change(s) in the system @rvpiano  did you get a new DAC? (audphile1)
• While there are opinions I value, and it's always great to have their approval, no... (jl35)
• The smile on my face when I crank it up is all I need.    My son and son in law w... (oddiofyl)
• Don't need validation. All I need is the buzz that I get from enjoying listening t... (newton_john)
• No, and it’s a rather silly thing to be competitive about! I’m not traditionally c... (mulveling)
• Like you I have no external validation, barring my own enjoyment and remembering t... (tump350)

• I found a spool of 125 feet of 8-gauge on C/L so rewired the house with a dedicate... (toddalin)
• EDIT to my above post. For some reason #4 Web link no longer works 4) 120Hz buz... (jea48)
• To live a happy life, electricity has to be understood and treated with respect. J... (devinplombier)
• @skyy92677 said: I too just completed a new home build with a dedicated audio ro... (jea48)
• @llg98ljk: "All else aside, make sure it's all done to code."   @devinplombier:"... (whart)
• If I was going to spend the money, I would seek out Electricians that specialize i... (puptent)
• @skyy92677 You probably have too many circuits on a neutral leg.  This most often... (puptent)
• Honestly y'all oughta leave electricity to electricians 🥱😴 (devinplombier)
• @skyy92677 Hum always occurs at the powerline frequency 50 or 60 Hz, depending on ... (panzrwagn)
• @skyy92677   At the suggestion from another user I bought the little red Amazon ... (erik_squires)
• Personally at the distance you almost should consider a new 60 Amp subpanel in you... (erik_squires)
• @skyy92677, Maybe a cable TV line, a ground loop isolator might fix that! See her... (ditusa)
• Get a different electrician.  Start turning off one circuit breaker at a time.    (hbarrel)
• HI All,  I'm going to throw this out there as I'm at baffled with this issue. I t... (skyy92677)
• Don't forget to use two 9' copper earth ground rods wired in series with #6 solid ... (yesiam_a_pirate)
• All else aside, make sure it's all done to code. (llg98ljk)
• Pretty much like the others mentioned, I did three 10awg Romex, 20 amp breakers, s... (sns)
• Tell him to put all 3 circuits on the same phase.  This avoids subwoofer ground lo... (skeptikal)
• Y’all need to run dedicated silver wire service from the substation to your distri... (hbarrel)
• I have done several rooms in different houses over the years- 10 gauge from the lo... (whart)
• I would PM @jea48, He is one of the best members on things electrical, IMO Bob (gdnrbob)
• Regarding receptacles about a year ago I bought some Voodoo cryoed receptacles. Pr... (lordmelton)
• I went down the 10/3 Romex route, std 15amp breakers. You can get special audio gr... (ghdprentice)
• @digitaljoseph, see here @rick_n, It has worked out great for me! Money well spen... (ditusa)
• I'm glad someone asked this question.  I'd like to know how this has worked out fo... (rick_n)

• I bought an Acoustic Research Amp new in 1969.  I recently gave it to one of my so... (jwei)
• 20 years is not old for high-end quality amp and replacing the capacitators is not... (dill)
• So at 20 years there was still a market for it so that people were not reluctant t... (roxy1927)
• They are excellent to use as a trade-in. If a classic, sometimes you can get back ... (ghdprentice)

• Thanks @maprik!! I’ll try my cheap cables and borrow some good ones then compare (craigvinet)
• How will you know what cables will be best for your system if you are using cheap ... (maprik)

• Hi Jeff, Yes, I did listen to the amp with the upgraded caps and the original tub... (bryoncunningham)
• @bryoncunningham  Just curious, did you listen to the amp with just the upgraded ... (jeffbij)
• Hi sns, Can you educate me... What benefits do people typically experience when t... (bryoncunningham)
• Hi tablejockey, Here is the parts/labor cost rounded a little: 2 Dueland caps: $... (bryoncunningham)
• Yep, the yellow one is correct. (sns)
• I'm sure your amp is performing better than it already  is. How my much in parts/... (tablejockey)
• Thanks, SNS. For the bypass cap, I think you're talking about the yellow cap marke... (bryoncunningham)
• PL went to Takman around 2008, yes, those are Takman, you're good to go. I don't t... (sns)

• I use Symposium Svelte under my speakers without roller blocks, and also under the... (travbrow)
• @cbrez , Thank you for your kind words, I give all the credit to the contributors ... (buellrider97)
• This has been a great thread and I have really appreciated the diversity of though... (cbrez)
• @pindac  Enjoyed reading your post above. I appreciate your experience and passion... (slaw)

• Waylon Jennings!    (melsen)
• oh yeah the RH version for me. One of my first purchases after I discovered Discog... (dmk_calgary)
• First time posting just joined last week. Have really enjoyed this forum. Can't re... (lspowers)
• Richard Harris for me, definitely. (rpeluso)
• I'll add Neil Young and Mink (Willy) DeVille to the list.   DeKay (dekay)
• https://youtu.be/nZBH-ArhhyY?si=ZZlg57XbPoLXriRH (newton_john)
• @dekay Good version. Like it a lot! Another song I really have been into lately is... (hilde45)
• Just found this on Youtube (as performed by the author and new to me). Been think... (dekay)
• The only version I knew was Richard Harris' - the Donna Summer one passed me right... (larsman)
• Maynard Ferguson did a heck of a cover of this tune.  I listened to it often back ... (nogaps)
• Mike (ditusa)
• @hilde45 Nice thread starter-I'm 68, so the Richard Harris version is the one I'm ... (wharfy)

• I am so engulfed in new and amazing music it is hard to listen to relisten to anyt... (ghdprentice)
• I have certain criteria that I love in music. If music does not have most or all o... (simonmoon)
• @audio-b-dog  You be showing your age.  🤣 (bigtwin)
• Much like food and wine, music comes in all sorts of varieties. Whether it's Tool... (tony1954)
• I believe that art (including music) and "religion" were one thing to  the primit... (mahgister)
• Here’s a song from Shelby Lynne, my favorite female country vocalist: https://www... (audio-b-dog)
• @bigtwin , Good song. I've heard it done by a number of women but I like this one... (audio-b-dog)
• @richardbrand, @mahgister, As a few of you know, I have certain biases regarding ... (audio-b-dog)
• Do you like Jazz?  Jazz that strays into pop and country?  Beautiful female vocals... (bigtwin)
• I presume human music began with groups gathered around fire pits, banging sticks ... (sns)
• @audio-b-dog - "No way is that jazz" is what a lot of purists said about Miles Dav... (larsman)
• Women sing for the child even before birth... It is women that create humor to co... (mahgister)
• Very important observation about breathing and non written music... breath is a ge... (mahgister)
• I think human music began with mothers singing to babies and surrounding family cr... (mashif)
• @audio-b-dog  I often wonder what the earliest music must have sounded like. I a... (richardbrand)
• You dont get what i spoke about it seems... When you speak are you conscious of t... (mahgister)
• @mahgister, All of this musical sophistication couldn't have occurred at once. Ce... (audio-b-dog)
• In the beginning there was not speech on one side music on the other. Social inter... (mahgister)
• @stuartk, I like a lot of ideas in the youtube you posted. I think there is no qu... (audio-b-dog)
• This year I’ve seemingly upped my listening when it comes to female vocals driven ... (kofibaffour)
• I am posting a Van Morrison song that I wanted to post on the jazz forum, but I kn... (audio-b-dog)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqjsFTjLNyE If we take the 4 notes in their 4 pos... (stuartk)

• lol (theflattire)
• @tony1954  Good one.  (ghdprentice)
• First cordless tone arm - a real breakthrough!  (jonwolfpell)
• OP I own one, and I saw a tonearm (I own 5 of them) Just proof we see what we ex... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• I use a Roomba.  (roadwhorerecords)
• I use a Roomba.  (roadwhorerecords)
• I get so excited about Prime Day. Come on everybody (puptent)
• it's prime day (puptent)
• It's PRIME DAY!!!  I'm getting 2 (puptent)
• It's PRIME DAY!!!!!!   I'm ordering 2 (puptent)
• Anti-skate is a critical element here.  As in, DON’T wear roller skates while using. (waytoomuchstuff)
• Don't bother. I hear it sucks. (tony1954)
• Square platter. Interesting. (baylinor)
• My wife uses it everyday.  As Andy Devine, Andy's Gang, would say, "Plunk your mag... (germay)
• Dyson tonearms - works through dust and dirt, cleans during use (kennyc)
• TechDAS is now taking orders for tonearm bases to mount this bad boy on an Air For... (dwette)
• I once saw an ad for a built-in wall oven that had controls on top. My eves saw a ... (dweller)
• You've heard of vacuum tables to hold the record flat. Maybe this one applies vacu... (dogberry)
• I'm having mine shipped directly to Origin Live for mods.   DeKay (dekay)
• Sure does look like a tone arm. (ghdprentice)
•  Titanium Kniffle Rod-MKIII? (tablejockey)
• I tried it on a white label promo copy of Laura Nyro's first album, "More Than A N... (viridian)
• ??? What was this about ??? (lanx0003)
•  That's why God made coffee, lol... (winoguy17)

• Jan and Dean 1964, Chicago, I was 12.  (ghdprentice)
• Frank Zappa at Beloit College Fall 1970. Took my older sister who had just returne... (billpete)
• Mothers of Invention/Country Joe and the Fish/Ten Years After/Buddy Miles Express ... (larsman)
• RUSH in Toronto around 1983, Great show. BTW - for you folks that mentioned Led Z... (yyzsantabarbara)
• Led Zeppelin, MC5 and Johnny Winter 69 or 70 Boston Garden (johnto)
• Led Zeppelin launching second album at Montreux casino spring 1970. (baylinor)
• I saw local bands like MC5, Iguanas (Iggy Pop's first band, my sister dating bass ... (sns)
• Deep Purple , Fletwood Mac, Rory Gallagher at Selland Arena April , 4 1973.  (buellrider97)
• Zombies, 'She's not There', 1966, Burlington, VT (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Slade live in Cardiff 1973, 9 years old probably still the best concert I've ever ... (lordmelton)
• Fleetwood Mac at 1969 the Gardens Auditorium in Vancouver, BC. The original band ... (tony1954)
• The Beatles @ Dodger Stadium 8,28.66... (audi-owe)
• Kiss and Cheap Trick 14yo Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. August 11, 1977.  First... (gkelly)
• KISS and John Cougar Mellencamp.  I think Fastway also played.  Probably 1978 to 1... (sls883)
• Beach Boys, Chicago, and Elton John, 1975 at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins, CO (thriftyaudio)

• @sns  @car123  Well said, and I’m in agreement on the Gaia quality. I also run th... (jaybe)
• Like sns, I also had an SU 6 and now have a Gaia 12th.  There is no comparison in ... (car123)
• The SU 6 may have slightly better jitter specs, it does not outperform the Gaia. I... (sns)
• The microDDC is one of a kind in terms of input/output design. It sounds better th... (lanx0003)

• Your Gustard U18 mitigates jitter to as low as 38fs according to the specs. Have y... (moonwatcher)
• @sns  I am not trying to be argumentative but I respectfully disagree with the gen... (lanx0003)
• @lanx0003 You're misunderstanding me. I2S is the native digital pathway in every d... (sns)
• Keep it simple!  I like that answer as long as it is effective.  Any suggestion?  ... (lanx0003)
• Nope. Keep it simple. Just the highest quality cable you can get.  (audphile1)
• It is good idea to try a good ethernet cable.  Thx.  Do I also need a good switch ... (lanx0003)
• By the way both DDC and dac use I2S clock, I2S is native pathway in every dac... ... (lanx0003)
• Sync means using Gaia clock. By the way both DDC and dac use I2S clock, I2S is nat... (sns)
• You do not need a DDC. To improve your system further when the Volumio arrives and... (audphile1)
• I’m fine with returning the U18, but I’m fully satisfied with the Harmony Micro DA... (lanx0003)
• @audphile1 word (devinplombier)
• Return the DDC. It’s garbage. Save the money and get a better dac and better strea... (audphile1)
• Ya return the ddc (ericrhodes1)
• @audiotroy  I think Passion for Sound addresses your question.  The i2s sounds com... (lanx0003)
• i2s may or may not sound better  with digital it all depends on implementation  ... (audiotroy)
• Yes, @soix, the U18 has galvanic isolation on its USB input, and so does the Micro... (lanx0003)
• The harmony (micro) Dac is the only Dac I know so far that allows one to choose wh... (lanx0003)
• Good question.  Probably comes down to which clock is better and not sure if Volum... (soix)
• If you're not syncing dac to any outboard clock whether it be in ddc or streamer d... (sns)

• You have a nice system and are doing it a disservice by not having a good DAC.  Us... (soix)
• And you can always improve the DAC these days quite inexpensively ... Gustard, Top... (blackbag20)
• Thank you gkelly and jeffbij, Wiim Ultra is on the way. (foamcutter)
• +1 @gkelly  Since you don't have a separate DAC, sounds like you will be using th... (jeffbij)
• My sister went from a mini to the ultra was very happy with the results of the ult... (gkelly)

• Sounds interesting, I’m glad you tried it that way. We are on the same page then. ... (ozzy)
• @ozzy ok I reworked my system wiring and removed the Mainstream and Snubway from m... (tksteingraber)
• So, I am starting my second week with these gizmos and as Mark commented they do b... (ozzy)

• Thanks for this. Word is that the D50 is significantly more revealing than the DAC... (m_lefebvre)
• I haven't heard this yet as a Hegel dealer.  Tariffs created a lot of uncertainty ... (verdantaudio)
• I spent an hour with the D50 at Axpona in April. It was compared to the built in D... (toneranger58)
• Indeed. In fact, my local Hegel dealer in MTL doesn't even have 1 in his listening... (m_lefebvre)
• im also interested in this dac, does not appear to be too many out in the wild     (audiocanada)

• I use Decca cartridges which incorporate relatively large magnets with my MKI TD12... (psf4972)
• Larry, you fail to specify whether the TD124 that causes no issues with the variou... (lewm)
• Great choice, I wish I had kept my TD124, it produced the best bass I ever had (wi... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Yes, it might be more of a theoretical, rather than a practical, issue.  My dealer... (larryi)
• I’m using a collection of Ortofon SPUs on my ferrous sub platter. I do use a thick... (adrianleewelch)
• I’ve read that name - Schopper - in several forums. I’m big on LOMC carts. Have b... (normb)
• A dealer in my area is a BIG fan of the 124 and has reconditioned dozens of them l... (larryi)
• Thanks. I got in touch with a guy in latviia who sells these on eBay and he assure... (normb)
• I think the main difference is mk1 had a ferrous platter that can play havoc with ... (lewm)

• Ditch the Mini ASAP — huge bottleneck to your otherwise nice sytem.  Unless you’re... (soix)
• Mac Mini a good choice for Roon core/server. General purpose computers in general... (mapman)
• Dedicated streamer in your price range is far better investment vs SU6 or any DDC.... (sns)
• Thank you all for your feedback... lots to process....   The Singxer SU-6 DDC ($... (whyrichard)
• Ideally get a Roon endpoint dedicated streamer, buy used. Optionally, put a Singx... (zlone)
• I ditched the Mini years ago and moved to an SGC i5 with Sonicorbiter OS to run th... (jbuhl)
• I went through a series of three minis, unique upgrades with each. I'd say the two... (sns)

• I'm using a Grado AEON3 cartridge with very pleasant results on my LP12/Ekos table... (awise1961)
• Curious, did Soundsmith have anything to say about the woofer flutter after the re... (lotusfan)
• A few years ago, I had a chat with the folks at Audio Technica, I told them what I... (nubiann)
• I am quite familiar with the Replicant which is on a Windfeld I hear a few times a... (pindac)
• @daveyf Yes, I’m aware of how the Lyra suspension works. That’s a matter of gettin... (dwette)
• Based on the reference you kindly provided, setting VTA for the new Lyra does not ... (lewm)
• @dwette   What I am trying to tell you is that the Lyra's with the new angle techn... (daveyf)

• Plus one for shorter speaker cables due to lower coloration on sound and lower pri... (knownothing)
• Try Ataudio cables from Aliexpress.  I don’t recommend their silver coated ones. ... (sudnh)
• Audio Sensibility Statement SEs OCC new at $1,000 at current exchange rates, AntiC... (vthokie83)

• Another vote for Sonos.  He doesn’t sound like an audiophile and so Sonos should b... (soix)
• Agree with all of the responses. I wouldn't force it either and would likely go wi... (toro3)
• give him what he wants, and have it ready for moving day music! spend some time l... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Sonos.  They sound much better than you think they would or should.  He's young so... (paradisecom)
• I wouldn’t force it myself. Go with a good Sonos setup for living room and kitchen... (zlone)
• Get a couple of these  https://www.amazon.com/WiiM-Streamer-Touchscreen-Compatibl... (gkelly)

• fyi, if it helps. I have some similar hardware.  Optimized Ethernet, Volumio Rivo+... (hjdca)
• I'm not sure how to quantify the differences I have heard streaming 24/192 vs. pla... (drmuso)
• The DAC in my main system will not do DSD. I came to wonder if that was a big deal... (ghdprentice)
• I agree with the above, Also 16/44 pcm is plenty fine, who'd ever thought! I remem... (sns)
• Just like @mikelavigne I rarely choose DSD from the library unless there’s a speci... (audphile1)
• there was a time when optimizing native dsd was significant. 10+ years ago dacs st... (mikelavigne)
• Depends on the DAC design. But I wouldn’t sweat it. DoP sounds just fine.  (audphile1)
• For what it is worth, in my experience, Macht Nichts (Makes No Difference) (jazzman7)

• Hi @lanx0003  Got the equipment on Amazon.  Two converters and a multimode cable,... (upshift)
• The OpticalRendu with single mode SFP/fiber optics setup seems appealing.  It all ... (lanx0003)
• The router no longer an issue with wifi disabled. Also, I have optical conversion ... (sns)
• @upshift  Could you share your setup?  SFP-based or fixed connect? Multimode or si... (lanx0003)
• +1 @lanx0003  I replaced a 50 foot ethernet run from my router to my streamer wit... (upshift)
• Why not consider inserting a fiber optic cable with media converters to completely... (lanx0003)

• I've got the MCD600 CD/SACD player. Has a built-in preamp. I go directly out to th... (tomcarr)
• @winoguy17  +1 "Need recommendations on cart" ghd get a streamer " Was consider... (roadwhorerecords)
• I was unaware of the caffiene syndrome. At 68 years young, it's serious. I have o... (irjones)
• At 79 and still kickin' real good I find the comments from these young squirts who... (zx10)
• If the risk of failure inherent to a decades-old mechanical device gives you antic... (devinplombier)
• @noromance  Personally, I'm not much of a caffeine imbiber, but have had many fri... (petaluman)

• The Belles Aria integrated amp is a very solid product but by no means a "Giant Ki... (dayglow)

• Good advice from @verdantaudio  To get best quality sound from Roon need two strea... (sns)
• It depends.  Innuos is definitely at its best running Sense.  It is not designed a... (verdantaudio)
• Roon Nucleus One + LUMIN T2 -->  perfect outcome. Roon Nucleus handles the back... (1bitsoul)
• Aurender N200 streamer has two slots for 2.5” SSD you can mount inside the unit. G... (audphile1)

• Rick Shultz magnet power cords really made a big difference in my system (68pete)

• Did not say i achieved , Just try  . made new model Sofia 104 , you can see on my ... (bache)
• Sound transparency is when your home audio gear does not significantly alter the ... (ozzy62)
• Sound transparency is when your home audio gear does not significantly alter the s... (bache)
• Understood. For me it means clarity and the ability to "see" the performers witho... (ozzy62)
• @bache  could you please tell me what transparent sound means to you ? Thank you.... (ronboco)
• @ozzy62  I will reference @bache but I also thought others might say what it mean... (ronboco)
• @ronboco  If you actually want an answer to your question, you might direct it to... (ozzy62)
• How are you defining the word transparent ? Does it mean great clarity , accuracy,... (ronboco)
• I agree completely with @soix in that it seems absurd to let audiotroy even use th... (v-fi)
• @bache True, I forgot to mention those brands. But at least I remembered to use pr... (danbro)
• +1 @danbro   Also you forgot mention Bose, SVS , dont by anything more $ 3000, sav... (bache)
• I admittedly haven't heard either, but I  wonder if the Tekton Moab or any model a... (danbro)
• If you have  loudspeakers with dome tweeter and you interested to get airy sound y... (bache)
• Meaningless thread since the OP doesn't own JA speakers and is just "curious". Was... (ozzy62)
• I agree with "sheesh"......For what I look for in a loudspeaker, to reproduce the ... (mrdecibel)
• +1 @audiotroy  Conventional dome tweeters is not transparent (bache)

• I don't know there is a sound quality penalty paid for using HDMI cable vs I2S, bu... (sns)
• 1) If the equipment manufacturer recommends an I2S cable, then you should probably... (mitchagain)
• @v-fi , Thank you for sharing your cable comparison.  It appears that the DH Labs ... (audiostick)
• 0.5M DH Labs. (tony1954)
• I've been demoing many different I2S cables for an upcoming system I'm working on.... (v-fi)
• Wow, the water gets deeper each time I visit here. I’ve seen AGs recommend i2s / h... (lanx0003)
• The only true I2S company is Tubulus Audio ,Tubulus strictly audio and no dielectr... (audioman58)
• @audiostick What I've learned after more than 10 years streaming is silver cabling... (sns)
• @sns Congrats on your Ximius.  I've read many acalades regarding the Concentus, bu... (audiostick)
• Ricable from Italy. Model F1MKII one meter. ricable.com https://www.ricable.com... (lak)
• What input best depends on how well each interface optimized. The Harmony usb inte... (sns)
• I tried a very short 6" long I2S (HDMI plug) cable- no name and bought the DH Labs... (whart)
• Another happy micro Dac user here.  I tried two inexpensive HDMI cables, including... (lanx0003)
• Congrats on your nice new DAC.  I use this and it sounds so good I haven’t bothere... (soix)

• I wouldn't sell your pass gear to go down the Dutch & Dutch path.  Granted I h... (goose)
• @ullogu1 Did you / can you place the speakers along the long wall and create a nea... (mrdecibel)

• Lots of great responses above. I LOVE my 803 D3s, but I was able to purchase them ... (tomcarr)
• I'll echo what has already been said regarding the sheer number of B&W speaker... (v-fi)

• In my smaller (secondary system) I have a a pair of Fritz Carbon 7SE , strictly ro... (robshaw)

• @maprik ,  I have to ask.  How did a pair of KG4s go unused for 40 years?  I have ... (audiostick)
• +1 for only electrolytic caps are likely to wear over time.   There's a large cap... (erik_squires)
• Thanks for the advice!  (maprik)
• Leave the speakers alone. Some playing time to loosen up the drivers is all you ne... (jasonbourne71)
• Probably not on that model as the only electrolytic cap is on the woofer. I'd pla... (dekay)
• If the capacitors no electrolitic , no make sence ,  enjoy keeping (bache)

• Our regional waste facility takes them, presumably the copper gets recycled. Inqui... (zlone)
• Put them in a box and carry them with you for the rest of your life no matter wher... (erik_squires)
• If it's a higher-end iFi SMPS like the iPower II or iPower X, keep it and sell it.... (lanx0003)
• Wall warts?   I toss them.  (ghdprentice)

• I pride myself on my collecting skills. I like Mason Williams. I collected everyth... (jnovak)
• At Big head Todd and the Monsters album release party for "Another Mayberry" I bou... (puptent)
•   Hey, thanks Steve. I'd prefer an original (in black vinyl I presume), but a rei... (bdp24)
• "Tambourine" is being reissued @bdp24 . (slaw)
• @kerrybh - That Johnny Adams LP is great!  Fortunately I got my copy from an LA us... (pdspiegel)
•   Some titles are available on LP, but at a price I don’t care to pay. $200 for L... (bdp24)
• I had a hard time finding Johnny Adams: a room with the view of the blues, but fin... (kerrybh)
• I find myself in these situations sometimes, when there's a particular album I wan... (bipod72)
• I have been buying obscure (and sometimes very desirable) records for years. Short... (whart)

• I would suspect the stylus suspension. It might be time for a cartridge rebuild. (puptent)
• A Cartridge that has been sat idle as a Nearly New or close to its End of Usage Li... (pindac)
• Thank you, Pindac, for a great explanation of what I have believed for years. I al... (theo)
• It sounds like your phono cart has enough time on it so its fully broken in. Just ... (052rc)
• Warm up is a real thing and one need not resort to fantasy in order to understand ... (lewm)
• Forgetting so called Electronics Warm Up / Burn In - Optimisation through being ex... (pindac)
• Yes, it is hard to dismiss the possibility that the benefits are all in one's head... (larryi)
• Be honest, was whiskey involved in this at all? (hoytis)
• @larryi    Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, I have tried replaying the first re... (newton_john)
• @mahler123  I am using a Linn Urika II phono stage. Thank you. (newton_john)

• Measure the caps and determine if they need to be replaced. On my IRS Beta ALL So... (ervikingo)

• Double check your PC.  Lots of them have optical S/PDIF connectors hidden among th... (erik_squires)
• You can also get a simple stand alone DAC that has a USB port.  Something like a S... (jeffbij)
• Thanks glennewdick. After speaking to someone at Crutchfield, that is the recommen... (hervechatagnier)
• you can buy a USB to Optical interface. googles your friend. that will also remove... (glennewdick)

• AC dealer here.  I have written up a direct compare of the Helene vs. other DACs i... (verdantaudio)

• I used to be a SoulNote dealer and have had this DAC.  I had it side by side with ... (verdantaudio)

•   @atlantadrumguy: The new owner of the building didn’t list any cymbals, and di... (bdp24)
• @bdp24  When you got Jim’s old kit, were there any Zildjians laying up there? Alw... (atlantadrumguy)
•   Here’s what a 24" (by 14" deep) kick with 13 x 9 and 16 x 16 toms looks like. T... (bdp24)
•   An afterthought: What I especially love in the playing of Jim Gordon and Johnn... (bdp24)
•   @atlantadrumguy: The reason 24" Los Angeles-era Camco’s are more common than Oa... (bdp24)

• This sounds expensive, smooth, and musical. Very nice! Slightly dry sound presenta... (mihorn)
• @toddalin  @carlos269 Thank you for the kind responses. I have been enjoying it ... (ronboco)
• Agree. @ronboco system sounds really nice on both videos. (carlos269)
• Ron’s system sounds really nice.  Nice and clear.  Very articulate.  The Voss syst... (toddalin)
•  I am not competitive because it will be ridiculous... Learning how to set right ... (mahgister)
• @mihorn  Ok here are the videos ! Hope you like them.  https://youtu.be/OqIMkM2Hu... (ronboco)
• Here's a remarkable sound system. Alex/WTA  Voss Audio amp, Audio Note AN E, THE ... (mihorn)
• Some old friends dropped by to play.  You really hear the "noise" of the digital t... (toddalin)
• If there are no pics/sound..., it didn't happen: This is the spectrum for the Hei... (toddalin)
• OK, here’s a thought for all those people who complain about the YT quality due to... (toddalin)
• isellgoodgear  My system’s based the unique and astonishing Audiopax amp with tim... (mihorn)
• I like what Corey Greenberg said in  a Sterophile review many years ago, "Hi-Fi is... (biwire)
• I used to think about the competitive nature of my audio journey when I was young.... (gbro)

• A tulip signed by Tiny Tim ;) (kennyc)

• what is a recommended way(s) to dampen Apply water ;) (kennyc)

• +1 (kennyc)
• @thecarpathian +1 (waytoomuchstuff)

• Steve Guttenberg on YouTube has done several reviews on Magnepans, including the n... (jeffbij)
• Having had a lot of Maggies over the years, I'd say that, all things being equal, ... (secretguy)
• Best  sound I've ever heard was the largest Maggies, driven by Mark Levinson amps.... (tomcarr)
• sml19, sorry but no experience with the .7 for a direct answer to your question. ... (pryso)
• I agree with Johnto, I have my 3.7i in a space similar space and they are fantast... (chuck)

• Looks like a well designed and somewhat unique monitor speaker for a reasonable pr... (v-fi)

• I haven’t heard either of the two models you mention @charles007100 . I do have a ... (dxbwineguy)
• Thanks Everyone, great suggestions…. (charles007100)
• It looks like, based on you Amps you have, a Volti may be your ultimate choice but... (joeycastillo)
• There precious few Klipsch speakers that I would consider very good (maybe none). ... (boostedis)
• Couldn't agree more with @whiteknee  I am a proud owner of a pair of Razz that I ... (doyle3433)
• Got many of my ideas for Khorn upgrades from Greg, using his tractrix horns on the... (sns)
• Holy Cow I love those….very very nice…ok I know what to do…thanks a lot…   (charles007100)
• Btw, the Rivals have a wooden midrange horn designed and fabricated by Greg.  It's... (whiteknee)
• @charles007100  That's a bridge I had to cross too although I came in with the Riv... (whiteknee)
• @whiteknee I see Greg has a used Lucera at a marked down price and also a Razz mar... (charles007100)
• @charles007100     Lots of good advice here.  As I mentioned to you yesterday, I w... (whiteknee)
• I would also chose Volti.  (foggyus91)
• @kofibaffour I definitely have the JBL 4367 on my must listen to list…I did have t... (charles007100)
• @charles007100 still the JBL 4367 (kofibaffour)
• @charles007100  I have heard several models of Tannoy Prestige and for whatever r... (avanti1960)
• I have the XA25 with horns after 5 years, I  have everything sounding pretty good.... (daledeee1)
• @audition__audio lets forget horns and the Tannoy…what would a different approach ... (charles007100)
• Yes I have heard both. A couple of models from Volti and many Tannoy over the year... (audition__audio)
• @bodega Greg has a deal on his website for the Lucera, have you heard the differen... (charles007100)
• I've owned Forte and currently have Razz.  They are similar in the type of sonic s... (bodega)
• It's nice to have a full complement of amps.   Klipsch is or has upgrading the La... (daledeee1)
• Are the Tannoy at upscale the ones from China? Thanks for the suggestions… Pro... (mulveling)

• @mitch2 i agree  I have had guys be ultra aggressive and only wanting to thumb thu... (calvinj)
• @larsman Terry should never have thrown that 1-0 fastball. It was exactly what mes... (simao)
• Ha! I have a DVD of that game which I still watch-greatest 7th game ever. That ser... (kerrybh)
• @kerrybh - I still haven't gotten over Bill Mazeroski's HR against the Yankees.  (larsman)
• Unfortunately the internet has become a place where miserable people try and sprea... (benjamminva)

• King Creosote's Any Storm in a Teacup Tour in Kendal, England on 20th June. Also, ... (newton_john)
• Chris Isaak in April at the Opera House, Lexington, Ky.  Great show. (kerrybh)
• On 6/28 I saw the newest incarnation of the prog/space rock band, Gong, here in L.... (simonmoon)
• Marc Ribot and Ceramic Dog - 25 June 2025 at The Egg, Albany NY. (palasr)
• Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. (builder3)
• Not really a concert (but there was a DJ), but I saw Dave Chappelle on his farm in... (reubent)
• Steve Earle - Last Night -Sunday 7/6/2025 - Ludlow Garage - Cincinnati, OH Solo A... (reubent)

• Thanks for the response. I eventually got EVO 300 mono blocks to go with the EVO 3... (10024skip)
• I am a big fan of Conrad Johnson and have heard it a lot and many of my friends ow... (ghdprentice)
• Hi Skip. I'm a big fan of C-J equipment. I ran a Premier 17LS with a premier 11 ... (quincy)

• Paul McGowan of PS Audio speaks: Using a Mac Mini for high end audio (spresso)
• I would think I would rather just get a Wiim Ultra https://wiimhome.com/wiimultra/... (gkelly)

• I am an AI robot living on this forum evading detection.   (emergingsoul)
• Unlike humans, AI have the capacity to access all information all at once to make ... (eaglekent)
• @fburkeen No contention. Topic is how AI can be used for purchasing the correct (... (goodlistening64)
• Brent Jessee was one of the reputable sources listed by Chat and highly recommende... (fburkeen)
• Everyone should question the veracity of AI answers.  Blind obedience is not just... (goodlistening64)
• @fburkeen    Thank you for sharing your experience. I've often found it valuable... (ghdprentice)
• To be clear...  I was not blindly following anything.  I thought my buddy’s urging... (fburkeen)
• @fburkeen I also have a lumin x1, what a great job combining a dac with a great s... (emergingsoul)
• What are your experiences in using this groundbreaking tool? @emergingsoul It can... (atmasphere)
• After a friend repeatedly encouraged me to try ChatGPT, I thought the deep end of ... (fburkeen)

• @unsound You are right... that is what it felt like. It was sloppy, then flipped ... (ghdprentice)
• It’s a circuit breaker. (unsound)

• Rewatching "A Vigilante" with Olivia Wilde. I thought she was wonderful in this ph... (slaw)

• I have not owned PS products, however I do own McIntosh products AMR have had no p... (markley)
• Like every brand, they have occasional issues. I’ve had a BHK pre, BHK 250 amp, St... (photon46)

• He was an interesting character, then a target... He was not always well politely... (mahgister)
• It's funny that MC has been gone from this site for a while now, but apparently, s... (bigtwin)
• @ozzy62 It is not any different. I have just never been one for acceptance of and ... (carlos269)
• @newton_john When there are valid comments to be made that don’t necessarily align... (carlos269)
• How is this any different than audio rags giving positive reviews to advertisers? ... (ozzy62)
• I don’t see this as a free speech issue. There are plenty of other places for deba... (newton_john)

• @hbarrel You are very welcome I updated my TN systems page with new pics of the r... (bugredmachine)
• I have used the ATS corner base traps in my 14’ x 18’ x 8’ room for many years.  T... (drrsutliff)
• @bugredmachine thank you for taking the time to reply in concise manner.  Very muc... (hbarrel)
• @hbarrel Foam is not a bass absorber. Don't waste your time with those. And foam i... (bugredmachine)
• @bugredmachine reading between the lines (which is tantamount to assumption) the o... (hbarrel)
• @hbarrel They look nice. Good color selections and decent NRC numbers. I just inst... (bugredmachine)
• Anyone have experience using Acoustics America bass trap panels?  (hbarrel)
• I use GIK Acoustics CT Alpha Series bass traps in my room and wouldn't be without ... (ozzy62)
• Do what you can to tame the bass. There are limits and room modes are "almost" imp... (bugredmachine)

• Original equipment crossover parts are almost always cheesy in "popular" loudspeak... (boomerbillone)
• I used to sell those.  At the price, there is nothing to complain about, but my re... (dynacohum)
• You are quite the sleuth, gkelly; I didn't mention the price, but you got it exact... (discnik)
• Might suggest you take an amp with you to test the speakers. Either way for $100 t... (gkelly)

• @frogman, Thanks for a deeper explanation of Coleman Hawkins and John Coltrane. W... (audio-b-dog)
• @stuartk ​​@audio-b-dog ,  re Coleman Hawkins “Body and Soul” and Coltrane “My Fav... (frogman)
• @audio-b-dog FWIW, I agree with @mahgister re: a new thread.  (stuartk)
• Start the new thread... I prefer discussing in a thread publicly not by mail... ... (mahgister)
• @mahgister  After a fair amount of study, I believe that art--all art, including ... (audio-b-dog)
• Start it and i will participate... Here it is supposed to be jazz recommendation ... (mahgister)
• @mahgister, stuartk, I think what is happening is societies around the world, inc... (audio-b-dog)
• @audio-b-dog ​​@mahgister  Thanks for your stimulating reflections! (stuartk)
• I concur with Audio-b-dog post about the necessary polarity balance between heart ... (mahgister)
• @mahgister, @stuartk, IMHO, art delights the mind and the soul to varying degrees... (audio-b-dog)
• Seems to me, the fact that poetry utilizes musical elements is what allows it to ... (mahgister)
• @mahgister , @audio-b-dog  Interesting and important topic!  Question for both ... (mahgister)
• @mahgister , @audio-b-dog  Interesting and important topic!  Question for both o... (stuartk)
• @mahgister  I think in all the arts, it's a question of having something to say a... (audio-b-dog)
• This distinction between the soul expression and the virtuosity potential  are ver... (mahgister)
• @stuartK, Yes, the distinction between soul and virtuosity. On the Jazz series, t... (audio-b-dog)

• Will Downing-Love's The Place To Be(CD 1993) A smooth start to vinyl night with an... (dayglow)
• More Black Sabbath (jafant)

• I ordered my Taihang on 20 May 2025.  It arrived today 8 July 2025. I have my ent... (hoodjem)
• Alvin says my TiaHang will ship this week. Right about at 4 weeks out. POnce I get... (fthompson251)

• I am late to the party, but I say give a listen to ATC. (m669326)

• Does Oppo have a usb in for external drive? How did you play this before? (audphile1)
• audphile1, Got the WiiM Amp Ultra installed using your suggestions. How do I pay... (rickguild)
• Keep us posted.  (audphile1)
• The amp ultra comes in tonight. A week early. Look forward to getting it installed. (rickguild)

• Thanks, but the plug is made the same way as if it had a ground, but no ground fro... (romam901)

• @knownothing thanks for updating! Always tough following a thread and not getting ... (pioneerhip)
• Update - I purchased a Teddy Pardo dual 5V supply that runs both my Qutest and Blu... (knownothing)
• @misterpumpy When it comes to power supplies, the voltage needs to match the volt... (jazzman7)

• You could probably negotiate 'all in price/shipping" for this Technics GAE UNDER $... (tablejockey)
• @ckenr You have a Cartridge, which created a situation where the Tonearm that is r... (pindac)
• @johnss + 1  (larsman)
• For 4K go for the technics 1200G. Pretty tough to beat until you get north of 10K. (johnss)
• This Technics should fit the bill! https://us.technics.com/products/grand-class-t... (yogiboy)
• @052rc - I know someone locally who'd hang the cartridge as a favor, but is hesita... (ckenr)
• Are you talking about actually using the TT, or doing a setup of all the different... (052rc)

• @emergingsoul  The larger room on your list can still be filled with modest hardw... (avanti1960)

• I had a great experience with Brad from RAL. From my initial contact with him to r... (mrdecibel)
• Just received from Ali-Express digital cable https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680... (tweak1)

• As to why, I never questioned it but assumed each autoformer has an input and an ... (atmasphere)
• @mitch2 stated " the AVC sound was transparent, organic, and displayed a touch of ... (pindac)
• Having been both a happy customer of Arek's resistor based passive and a former AV... (ozzy62)
• I believe Slagle at EM/IA (link), Nagy at icOn (link), Bent Audio AVC-1 (link), an... (mitch2)
• and offers four autoformers for the balanced version. @mitch2 Any transformer i... (atmasphere)
• I have had AVC preamps here from Acoustic Imagery (Jay-Sho) and more recently, Pal... (mitch2)

• I realize that by now this is a pretty old thread but I wanted to post back here a... (boy412)

• I have owned a Bruce Moore Companion 2b preamp for years and finally, just these d... (clavint)

• You can borrow (free) Wavetouch Antero spkr for weekend. Alex/Wavetouch audio   ... (mihorn)

• Jennifer Warnes / famousblueraincoat (The songs of Leonard Cohen) 2015 Impex RE,... (bslon)
• Joni Mitchell / Blue Rhino RE, orig. 1971 (bslon)
• k.d. lang / Ingenue 2025 Because Music Matters One Step RE, orig. 1992 (bslon)
• The Third Mind "Live Mind" ....on    CD.     🤔 💞 (slaw)
• Cool to hear/experience the difference on-the-fly. Will usually side with full-ra... (slaw)
• .... after this. Damien Rice "My Favourite Thing" 2014/WarnerBrothers 45RPM BTW.... (slaw)
• ^ such a wonderfully recorded lp. Decided to replay on my Decware/Omega setup. Ne... (slaw)
• Damien Rice "Live @ Fingerprints" (warts and all) 2012/Warner Brothers Records  ... (slaw)
• .....note to self....Play more Porcupine Tree dude! (slaw)
• Porcupine Tree "In Absentia" 2010/Tonefloat (slaw)
• Kool And The Gang  2 song/12"/45RPM  1982/De-Lite Records "Let’s Go Dancin’ (Oo... (slaw)
• Sophia Pfister "Birdcage" 2018 (slaw)
• Jennifer Warnes "Famous Blue Raincoat" 1986/Cypress Records (slaw)
• Joe Walsh "The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get" 2020/Analogue Productions/45... (slaw)

• Actually, young men yell at WBF.... (daveyf)
• Old men yell at cloud (uncledemp)
• @rspyder All you have to do is read my posts on WBF to assess the value of my cont... (carlos269)
• No, because you know nothing about me, my industry knowledge and stereo equipment.... (rspyder)
• @rspyder And you have made my point. (carlos269)
• @carlos269 Thanks for making my point.   (rspyder)
• @rspyder You gave me a good laugh with your post. The “WBF crowd is more intellige... (carlos269)
• I too am a long time WBF member.  I stopped frequenting AG and other mainstream si... (rspyder)

• I see lots of reference to Cardas and Nordost in the above comments.  Are not the ... (jymc)
• audioman58 Your initial comment is not clear.  5 gauge cable is much "heftier" th... (jymc)

• I definitely want absorption of sound in this room.  Thank you for the explanation. (lubachl)
•   The Corner Tunes and Echo Tunes have a piece of foil-backed fiberglass insulati... (bdp24)
• Thank you.  By textured side out I assume you mean the soft side.  That makes sens... (lubachl)
• What you have are Corner Tunes ( triangle ) & Echo Tunes..Echo's go at ceiling... (freediver)

• Dear Bill, yes, I’ve conducted productions in my career at the Kravis, it is a ver... (timstella)
• Well Tim, I already related the story of the local Yamaha dealer renting the Kravi... (billstevenson)
• So, what's Joni playing (make and model)? https://youtu.be/_kyQEa-QUd8 (toddalin)
• It's not limited to square waves.  A sawtooth wave also has an instantaneous rise ... (toddalin)
• A Clavinova is a clavinova and Yamaha does not market it as a concert instrument. ... (onhwy61)
• @timstella Even Yamaha only claims that their Clavinovas approach the sound quali... (richardbrand)
• @toddalin  A synthesizer can play basically any waveform all the way down to sub... (richardbrand)
• Thanks i will try to get it...   @mahgister     It is a collection of various ... (mahgister)
•   @mahgister     It is a collection of various Japanese musicians, essentially a... (llg98ljk)
• I cannot thank enough the person here ( i dont remember who) who recommended to us... (mahgister)
• I privately messaged Bill Stevenson, respecting his opinion on the latest Clavinov... (timstella)
• The attack on a pipe organ on a really deep note takes time for the pipe/chamber t... (toddalin)
• @billstevenson  Beethoven was limited by the piano technology available during h... (richardbrand)
• @billstevenson  You are well ahead of me, I can't even play the drums.  But I did... (richardbrand)
• Artificially generated sound hurt my soul... Generally...  Why ?   Because a N... (mahgister)
• What synthesizer can we hear, preferably on record, that can compare and exceed th... (billstevenson)
• Synthesizer beats an organ for bass. All organ bass has a slow attack compared to... (toddalin)
• It is evident that nothing beat the organ if we want to test the bass  depth. But ... (mahgister)
• Well timstella, I would never presume to tell you or anyone else what you can hear... (billstevenson)

• No, you still must go through the setup as it comes down to a relationship between... (wheezer1)
• The website say if you are purchasing used  Quatros,"There must be set using an el... (referee1)
• A lot of fussing with multimeters when your budget can bring something that connec... (incorrigable)
• I have model 5s and did not find the filters difficult to configure at all. Don't ... (fredapplegate)
• Yeah, they're worth it.  As @karl_desch said, "You just need to know the input im... (sbank)
• The HP filters are easy-peasy to set-up.  Any dealer can assist you or Vandersteen... (bigkidz)
• Greetings Referee1, I've had the original Quatros - pre-wood days for decades. Y... (wheezer1)

• To my ears, the integrated DAC/Streamer in the A8 sounded as good or better than t... (1happyman)
• @1happyman Very interested in your take on this!  I have an A8 in my cabinet right... (pkthesublime)

• I finally got my hands on the 2xCD of Barshai's recording of Mahler 10 paired with... (twoleftears)

• My goodness - what a wonderful outpouring of suggestions, experience and wisdom! M... (tsampa)
• Phillips CD-80 if you can find one (shraggs)
• Look for refurbished gear. I have a Yamaha CD S 3000 refurbished. (incorrigable)

• I use the term "intentional listening" when I make the effort to sit down at the e... (bipod72)

• Ive bee running a pair of 1c's with an Elex-r with a 12" powered Rythmic sub and i... (goatgod666)

• Oops, I meant moire patterns rather than diffraction gratings in my last comment.  (sfgak)
• Tubes are another one of the more common sources of imbalances - so it might seem... (sfgak)
• When I have my Levinson No. 32 preamp in my system (which allows for very small in... (larryi)
• Left-to-right channel imbalance is very noticeable at 1dB, and can be annoying eve... (mulveling)
• @sfgak glad to see you've gotten to the bottom. And no one has golden ear in this ... (kofibaffour)
• I found this interesting site: https://www.audiocheck.net/blindtests_level.php?lvl... (sfgak)
• @kofibaffour  Thank you for the detailed response and the links to Erin’s videos.... (sfgak)
• @052rc Thanks, but this does not appear to be what I experienced. I used SE connec... (sfgak)
• Maybe the issue is with the new amp. If it has balanced connections along with sin... (052rc)
• why do these posts always go on and on without mentioning the speakers used? I nev... (kofibaffour)

• I think we may be confusing/conflating two different issues in this thread. I read... (discnik)

• Thanks for all recommendations. And the winner is . . . . LessLoss RCA digicable w... (nglazer)

• I have written a thread about my experience with the JBL 4367 and various amplifie... (mikewerner)
• Should you want to save a few dollars and have a world class amplifier please look... (blackbag20)

• Sealegs Fred gave you some suggestions that you said were outside of your budget.... (vthokie83)

• I know it's socially acceptable to not really care about the planet anymore, but y... (emergingsoul)
• Plinius said leave my Class AB integrated on all the time. Their newer ones have t... (sokogear)
• I have checked up on my equipment. Grimm says to leave the MU1/2 on and currant d... (wsrrsw)
• Both arguments seem valid. I myself have a 25-year-old Harman Kardon integrated am... (lanx0003)
• I turn everything off after each session. I have a PS Audio P15 and part of its de... (hifidream)
• You know this, some things can be left on all the time, and some things can't. I w... (phd)

• Thanks again. @erik_squires . What you’ve described (Ethernet/fiber/ethernet) is w... (kirkwallace)
• As @erik_squires said - use M33 as roon end point. You don’t need to use nuckeus u... (audphile1)
• You are much better off using the Ethernet and Roon.   I'll be surprised if you ca... (erik_squires)
• @erik_squires thanks   my DAC is integrated into my NAD M33.  It’s a pretty sophi... (kirkwallace)
• I’m very confused about what your DAC takes as input.  If it’s older and has no US... (erik_squires)
• Oh, and is it possible to edit a Post’s title? I’d like to fix that “DAV”!  (kirkwallace)

• Thanks @reedfoot Good luck.   (tammyholt)
• Maybe give these guys a call Saturday Audio Exchange  https://live-saturdayaudio.... (gkelly)
• I don't feel comfortable selling gear that may not be working, or working partiall... (reedfoot)
• @reedfoot Are you trying to sell this or give it away for free? (tammyholt)