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| Thoughts on Gustard X26 Pro YouTube X26 pro reviews. There are several, …here is just one sampler https://youtu.be/KJ0_TgB3myw This review of the R26 model as a further upgrade is interesting https://youtu.be/c_YWaOc7nhU | |
| Giving in to my weaknesses It’s not mid fi ,..it’s hi fi ….here’s my choice for am integrated amp at a best of breed performance vs price matrix comparison EXPOSURE 3510 https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/amplifier/integrated-amplifiers/exposure-3510-integrated-ampl... | |
| Giving in to my weaknesses I’ve been in this crazy hobby for 50:years, so I can sympathize with your position. I suggest you visit your local high-end bricks and mortar dealer for a series of auditions within your undefined - to -day budget….I think you will be quite pleas... | |
| Hifi beginer need help with speaker and sub cables Ignoring the issue of (i) budget limitations and (ii) unknown performance limitations and warts in your bespoke audio listening environment…,and (iii) unknown familiarity with your system’s strengths, warts, and bespoke sonic signature …. it’s... | |
| Why a dearth of some brands on the used market? LARSEN 9 speakers the reviews are intriguing but have only a very limited NA distribution and availability for this Swedish design and build floorstander . based on the tech news and reviews , they may be a potential fix for crummy room issues ... | |
| Nordost Frey2 vs Tyr2 If you are still open to further cable auditions, I would recommend each of the following as solid contenders and no pretenders. AUDIENCE Au24X AUDITORIUM 23 LFD HYBRID back to your OP: FREY2 vs TYR2? Ignoring the main differentiator of Ag ... | |
| Nordost Frey2 vs Tyr2 @swede58 Hey…. If they work for you based on a hands-on audition, then you are all good to go. At least you are not buying them blind and just hoping for a positive upgrades That “ brightness” and “digital edge “ in digital files that needed... | |
| Nordost Frey2 vs Tyr2 @swede58 The Ag-over-Cu coated NORDOST FREYs were fine with my prior speakers, but when I moved to my current HARBETHs, they didn’t work like before . An irritating “brightness” and “digital edge” was now present …so . I’ve since moved up to an ... | |
| Nordost Frey2 vs Tyr2 My direct experience: I had the NORDOST FREY V1 loom. my take: - I didn’t see any clear performance improvement for an upgrade going to a TYR. - However, a further model upgrade to VALHALLAs ..,, yep…. A different story. There is a reason why ma... | |
| Experiences Selling Stuff On Audiogon? AGON as a platform is just fine, but there are other audio forums that are as good or better IMO. Think CANUCKAUDIOMART and USAUDIOMART. In addition to a comparable reach, they won’t dip into your pocket for a cut of the sales proceeds. I’ve had ... | |
| Food: What does the typical audiophile eat? Humble pie …. | |
| Amp Around 60 lbs Which Sounds Like A Gryphon 300 REGA OSIRIS integrated amp The Osiris comes in at 17″ x 14″ x 5″ (WDH) and a hefty 56 lbs. Don’t let that fool you. This thing is a brick. It’s crafted from aluminum and has a very industrial look. It cranks out 160W into 8 ohms, https://audiofi... | |
| Worth fixing? Simply put, this was a budget unit from new and it’s a poor idea to invest more money in it , The FMV of the unit in working order is a nominal amount that faces expensive pro tech time costs at prevailing rates. Add in the further cost of a rep... | |
| What speakers work with low wattage class A amps REFERENCE 3a DE CAPO BE Sensitivity 92 dB Impedance 8 Ohms Frequency Response 42Hz to 40KHz | |
| Amazon Music High Definition and Ultra High Definition Equipment Requirements My understanding is that streaming through an iPhone is capped at 24-bit/48 kHz lossless audio. Any DAC induced further upscaling from that - even if it is even possible with your suggested budget Schitt which I tentatively highly doubt - … is a b... |