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| Aragon 24k humming on left channel Likely needs recapped and if I had to guess it’s the amp. Try to isolate which component it is if you can. I think if it’s the amp and if you leave the preamp off the amps going to hum regardless. Both should be easy to work on so hopefully you ha... | |
| Speaker cables Never owned Wilson but I’ve heard several variations of the W/P. I’d definitely look for a cable that gets out of the way and avoid silver cables. I think WyWires would sound great on your Wilson as they don’t draw attention to themselves, but get... | |
| RME ADI-2 direct to amp Mofojo,I finally got around to running my RME ADI 2fs direct to my Pass X250 and I’m stunned how great it sounds. Currently I’m going from my Bluesound Vault 2 playing off the hard drive so not streaming. I’m using a custom power cord I built for ... | |
| For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone.... EAD Enlighten Audio DesignESS SpeakersMcCormackYankee Audio SpeakersWeber WireFisher, Dynaco, Leak, Pilot and etc.Garrard, Lenco Advent, Phillips, Tandberg, RobertsEumig, Akai | |
| Not Thrilled with Vandersteen 2CE Sigs - where is the first place to work on? Owned a pair of 2CI’s with the Sound Anchor stands years ago and enjoyed them although at the time my system was an old B&K ST 120 amp and a Sonic Frontiers SFL 1 preamp. It was a pleasant sounding rig, but agree they can be on the softer side... | |
| RME ADI-2 direct to amp I haven’t tried it direct as I much enjoy my ModWright preamp and can’t imagine going direct but I should give it a go and report back in a few days... haven’t even tried the headphone amp. I play vinyl often so I need a preamp. It is a great DAC.... | |
| Upgraded cords for linear power supplies? I use an upgraded cord on my Teddy Pardo LPS feeding my DAC and it is noticeably better over a computer grade power cord. WyWires Silver Juice II Digital Series. Not sure the difference over the Standard or Digital Series but guessing additional s... | |
| Isolation solution for curved bottom floor standers? Maybe check with a KEF dealer. Looks like the XQ30 has a similar cabinet base with outriggers on the backside for more stability. If you’re looking for isolation maybe make some maple plinths and use the Gaia’s. On the plinths you’ll just need bol... | |
| Audiolab 8300cd Have not heard the Audiolab but agree to just buy the best standalone DAC in your budget. I have a Bluesound Vault II and agree the DAC within is ok but nothing special. After a week of letting it burn in I hooked it up to my Cambridge 851C which ... | |
| A DAC to help overcome compressed music? Sounds like you’re using a Bluesound player on its own. Adding a DAC will probably make a huge difference as the DAC in the Bluesound is mediocre and maybe lifeless as ones system is more revealing., Lots of options out there and most manufacturer... | |
| Kimber 4tc good enough? For the bass, 8VS or PR will do just fine too. Probably just another pair of 4TC will be more than sufficient. Have you tried the cotton rope inside the weave and just use some quality jumpers and not the straps? Easy just to get a short stick of ... | |
| Kimber 4tc good enough? Never owned a Honda Civic, or ever driven one... but I’ll take your word on that. | |
| My Mark Levinson preamp dying - looking for new preamp, sound as good, wont break bank Parasound JC2BP will probably eat your ML for lunch. You don’t mention what model you have currently so I’m going to go with it’s before the No.38. If you like your ML you’ll probably love the Parasound as possibly Curl either designed your ML or ... | |
| Best Power cable around/prefer under $300.... Check into VH Audio and build your own. Buy the best ends/plugs you can afford and spend the rest on the cable. Chris can help you. For an A21 make it a 10 gauge cable, not 12. Don’t make the cable too short either... hopefully 5ft works. I’ve gon... | |
| Mark Levinson 332 - Buying decision $25k in today’s dollars to match the performance of a 332... are you confusing this amp for the No. 33 monos? Even the 33’s couldn’t hold up to say a Pass 250.8 among a ton of other amps under $10k in today dollars. It’s a good amp but if it hasn’... |