1graber2
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| Primaluna Integrated with a seperate preamp Ive had my HP Integrated about 4-5 months how.On my speakers, Dali Helicon 400 v1, 88dB, 4 Ohm, the Ultralinear and especially the Triode sound thin, dry, poor soundstage- mostly just left and right, not L/R/Ctr, front, rear soundstage. So this wa... | |
| Primaluna Integrated with a seperate preamp Interesting Saki70, since the PL site/manual itself says that it does not only NOT use unity gain, but states it is inferior. Now, the response above that was quoted from Upscale states it DOES use unit gain. Weird.Clarification?thanks, Gary | |
| KT-88 vs. EL34 Hey,Re: Some people say that say KT88s would be "better" than EL34s. Not sure, so subjective, and like the prior note above, also depends on amp design.E.,g I have a PrimaLuna Dialogue HP Int. Amp, and have started out with EL34s, but even in trio... | |
| Budget Audiophile Looking For Amplifier Suggestions I would second the Sim recommendation, and add a couple things. One, that also an integrated Sim amp like an I-3, I-5, etc in that genre if Sim equipment in the early to late 2000's. Under $1500 for sure, and can be found for $1000-1200 with a cou... | |
| Best Minimalist DAC? Oh, and the Bel Canto used is a ridiculous $900-$1200 | |
| Best Minimalist DAC? Good luck with the Sonore John,I was just going to attest to the merits of the Bel Canto e.One 2.5 DAC. It does meet the "minimalist" criteria, but more compared to a larger/beefier DAC/Pre combo (such as SS or tubes). I've been running this Bel C... | |
| Dalis or Thiels I've been running the Dali Helicon 400 v1's for 7-8 years now, very happy with them, but haven't yet heard the Thiels. The Helicons still did well in a 12x15' bedroom (with queen bed, computer desk, etc), but in this room the placement of the spea... | |
| 3/3/2015 Another San Francisco Smash and grab Didn't know Music Lovers got hit. Heard that AudioVision SF got hit sometime recently - those @ssh*les stole the Auralic Vega DAC that I wanted to Demo! (Hopefully they are not hawking it for $10 in the Tenderloin). | |
| How can I tell if my stylus is damaged ?? I have also listened critically when the cartridge moves to the inner rings of the record, and I did not hear increased distortion, thx for the tip Czarivey. I think the cartridge is ok, but since this is the cartridge that I will be using for The... | |
| which would you buy? I can comment on the Golden Ear Aeon 3s that were addressed earlier (tho not par of original ?) since I have a pair at home. Due to the engineering of the passive low end radiators, I think they would "fill the room" nicely with sound from high to... | |
| How can I tell if my stylus is damaged ?? Thx guys,A close look at the cantilever with a magnifier shows that it is straight. Next, I will test how it sounds with the needle in the inner groovesGary | |
| Dorm room audio so Isochronism,Can you tell us what you ended up getting? or what system you are leaning towards?gg | |
| Anyone has heard the Bel Canto REFLink Asynchronou scottmac62,thanks for the ST fiber vs SPDIF comparison, its a question I have been asking, especially since the Bel Canto 3.7 DAC is on the market now, and offers ST fiber. | |
| Bookshelf speaker recommendation Golden Ear Tech Aeon 3s or 2s, very impressive sound for $1000 and will fill the room b/c of the passive radiator bass. Hopefully your bookshelf speakers are going ON the bookshelf, not IN the bookshelf. That would inevitably sound terrible.There ... | |
| Dorm room audio What is your budget?The VPI Nomad is an excellent option for $1000, and is geared towards this young crowd. It includes a built-in headphone amp, and also a phonostage I think. Otherwise, an entry-level Rega or Pro-ject TT would be ideal. There ar... |