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| Why do speakers improve with more powerful amps? Two points, (1) The philosophy is clear. An affordable speaker with decent amplification (and source) makes more sense than an expensive speaker with a cheap amp (and source). (2) Amplifier power ratings: Watts per channel specs alone are useles... | |
| Seeking Schumann 4th that is listenable Does this work for you? Numerous digital formats to select from. https://www.nativedsd.com/product/lso0818-schumann-symphonies-nos-2-4/ | |
| High end speakers at low volume https://reference3a.com/products/reflector-monitor/ check out the reviews listed in the link | |
| Why Do Cables Matter? soix 6,892 posts 06-06-2023 at 05:17pm I won’t even bother reading this ridiculous thread. I’ll only say just put crap tires on a Ferrari or Porsche and see what that gets you. Chain only as strong as the cheapest link. Underspend on cable... | |
| Cheapest good sounding dvd player? It’s discontinued so you have to buy it Pre-owned and it’s available on the cheap now …..and assuming you don’t need 4K video, then this is a terrific audio performer . Arcam FMJ BDP100 Blu-ray Player | |
| How do I know if my systems any good? Without prejudice to the hobby’s basic philosophy that usually fails to scratch the itch to upgrade or try new gear …and has elements of an addiction: - In addition of your system’s ability to get the fundamentals of music right; and, - that it ... | |
| Moving on a sailboat - bookshelf speakers? ROKSAN Caspian integrated amp driving SPENDOR D1’s might stir your drink. | |
| Complete vinyl system, TT to speakers, for $1500? REGA SYSTEM ONE The Rega System One (featuring an amp, turntable, and speakers) is unusual in that higher-end audio equipment is not usually marketed as an all-in-one box solution. Usually, most audiophiles will assemble a system from different m... | |
| my shortlist for integrated Harbethsuper hl5 plus xd - please advise @audiocanada If you are in TO, I’ll propose an option. I’m in Oakville just down the QEW and have my HARBETH M30.2 XD’s driven fabulously by my REGA OSIRIS integrated amp. If it stirs your drink, PM me and we can discuss an in-house audition to... | |
| user poll on seperates vs integrated @vdotman ”In my opinion, regardless of whether it's an integrated, or separates, it all starts with the power supply. Assuming it's overbuilt and done well, separates have their own discrete power supplies, with mono amps or true dual mono desig... | |
| Update on good Ethernet switch FWIW ..,, a few decent reads on YouTube. The sound of network switches https://youtu.be/BbRF8z8dQFU English Electric 8Switch audiophile network switch English Electric 8Switch audiophile network switch UpTone Audio EtherREGEN audiophile... | |
| Streamer upgrade - best path forward MOON Tutorial – MOON MiND Controller (App) their MOON MiND CONTROLLER APP IS VERY VERY GOOD https://youtu.be/2Qvu6g9rHT4 SPECS ON MOON WEBSITE scroll,down farther down to the specs and CLICK on the extended narrative. also click on each pa... | |
| Streamer upgrade - best path forward MOON 280d Mind 2 ( by SIMAUDIO) I just upgraded to this unit from my BRYSTON stablemates, that weee damn good in their own right.Highly recommended. Features https://simaudio.com/en/product/280d-streaming-dac/ MOON Warranty For original buyer... | |
| Has Your Hobby Changed? In the same vein, my music preferred genres has shifted as I’ve aged, limited 60’s to 80’s pop and rock largely restricted to SIRIUSXM in the car. it’s now a lot more of quality mastered Diana Krall, Chris Botti, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald, l... | |
| Revisiting Chinese Knockoff Cables Build quality matters in audio performance. If cheap Chinese fakes sounded anywhere near OEM performance levels, why don’t the speaker and the audio equipment presenters just use the cheap fakes instead at the audio expos ? It would be a helluva m... |