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| Mobile Fidelity 24k CDs I also have the REGA ISIS VALVE cdp/DAC, so I know it’s considerable audio performance strengths as a best-of-breed cdp very well. my take; These 24K cds are no better performance wise than “regular” redbook silver discs on your 5-figure $$$$$ ... | |
| How Much Do Aesthetics Factor Into Your Decisions? There is a hierarchy that assists in distilling my product choices. Intuitively, first and foremost…it’s best-of-breed class audio performance in each their budget strata respective equipment class, ... Full stop. Build quality and audio performa... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Chris Botti Gloria Estafan Diana Krall Holly Cole | |
| Why Do You Listen? A Poll Question SOUND ( in my “A” system “ MUSIC ( in the car ) | |
| Recommendations for a shipper @rickderuyter “… I need a shipper to pick up and crate and ship from the west coast to the east coast freight….” “…thank you but i need someone to come and pick up. Its a local sale only…” im confused by your two contrasting posts highlight... | |
| Recommendations for a shipper You have to do your own homework. UPS, FedEx , DHL …. they are all in the same pricepoint with a comparable price. Go to their respective websites to get an online quote . Delivery dates are also a major quote driver, and not just the usual dist... | |
| Class A integrated amp recommendations SUGDEN https://www.sugdenaudio.com | |
| Does it make sense to "ignore low ball offers"? @kota1 +1! emphasis added ! @sbayne (1) in 99% of circumstances, the lowball shot across the bow is just a harbinger of a crummy tire kicker trolling, …. with no tangible intention to actually buy it unless he stumbles across an uninformed s... | |
| Who to trust when buying vintage ss ? Myriad of options out there for a suitable integrated amp that will easily best the HK include inter alia, my budget fave …the REGA BRIO integrated amp. https://www.whathifi.com/rega/brio/review To save money, buy pre-owned …. Many other quality... | |
| Who to trust when buying vintage ss ? I would not start out in “vintage”. In audio. That’s just a misplaced synonym for “old” and high risk of kaChing of pending repairs , if even possible . ( hint: parts can be scarce ) without prejudice to the former, most budget current offering ... | |
| Pee Wee Herman has passed away Google his 1991 conviction and his 2002 scandal and plea conviction. The stage, TV, and movie character persona had its real life issues. Created for the stage, Pee-wee with his white chunky loafers and red bow tie would become a cultural constan... | |
| "SPECS, ATTRIBUTES OR CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INTEGRATED AMP TO CONSIDER" I’m distilling down this complex question into three main factors IMO. (1) The upstream electronics display their own bespoke sonic signatures, just like speakers and the rest of your system components. Simply put, your ready-to-audition list of ... | |
| Harbeth 40.3 XD + Ton Trager First Impressions Yep … … Yep….me too. I have the 30.2XD’s with TT speaker stands and an ATC C1 Mk2 subwoofer. HARBETH’s Alan Shaw praises the TT’s as an “open design” speaker stand to maximize the thin-walled HARBETHs ability to properly resonate as designed l... | |
| Updated my streamer so do I now have to burn it in. Denafrips dac required it, Yep …. No surprise here. My brand new MOON 280D MiND2 streamer/DAC manual highlights 400hrs as the recommended break-in period, during which audio performance will improve. Now being about a quarter way through it to date…. Yup …. There is a di... | |
| Combination BLU-Ray / DVD Player It’s mostly 4K resolution these days for BluRay silver disc and digital streaming options. A 1997 unit is an old outdated legacy product, that has minimal current fair market value and market popularity. Good luck. |