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| Reminder: how to tell current from an amp's specs? @atmasphere “… The REGA Osiris integrated amp is one of these exceptions. While it is a beefy hi-current and high WPC amp that doesn’t fully double down, it still has LOTS of current because of its high-end build and design. This is provided b... | |
| Reminder: how to tell current from an amp's specs? @builder3 You are not wrong, but this general quick reference rule of thumb is a good quick guide , but is not not an absolute bible . Sure …. In many cases, you can recognize an amplifier with ample current delivery by looking at its wattage o... | |
| Install A Dedicated AC Line at home You may elect to make it a DIY project, but you a) might require a local jurisdiction electrical permit, and b) most likely require an electrical inspection to meet local building codes regardless. That is why hiring a licensed electrician is... | |
| Power cable for Bryston I upgraded all of my source components, including my REGA ISIS VALVE cdp/ DAC , BRYSTON BDP1-USB digital streamer- player, and BRYSTON BDA2 DAC to an upgraded array of CARDAS CLEAR and CARDAS GOLDEN REFERENCE power chords. the step up in audio pe... | |
| Elac UB52 or Triangle BR03? TRIANGLE …. FWIW: I would consider stepping up further to TRIANGLE 40th Anniversary Comete if budget permits | |
| What’s your latest high-end audio purchase? System synergy is a variable and bespoke thing. I so far have recently migrated my entire system interconnect cables array to new CARDAS CLEAR interconnects, and upgraded to new mix of CARDAS CLEAR / CARDAS GOLDEN REFERENCE power cables. The las... | |
| Amp straight into the wall @ghdprentice +1 … well said. For those units with high-end robust and beefy power supplies in their amp designs and builds, those OEMs recommend a direct wall outlet plugin. ( unless you are in bespoke dodgy power feed locales such as old apt bu... | |
| Integrated amp for Sonus Faber olympica nova 1 REGA OSIRIS integrated amp … elegant in its WAF appearance simplicity …and top-shelf performance https://everydayaudiophile.com/2019/12/23/rega-osiris-a-dual-mono-champ/ https://www.rega.co.uk/products/osiris | |
| DAC suggestions BRYSTON BDA2 or their current model BDA3 ( both preowned of course ); I have the “2” …highly recommended, and I’m not swayed to move up to the “3”. | |
| Power cable one of: CARDAS CLEAR BEYOND, ( pre-owned) CARDAS CLEAR ( new or pre-owned) , or CARDAS CKEAR REFLECTION ….. as gold / silver/ bronze | |
| Triangle Antal 40th Anniversary get rave review in Stereophile Magazine Yep …. TRIANGLE makes some VERY fine speakers that are true contenders and no pretenders . Their top MAGELLAN line are highly recommended to audition. https://www.trianglehifi.com/en/high-fidelity/hifi-speakers-magellan/ The TRIANGLE 40th Anniv... | |
| Best combo for sound and picture quality in a Blu-ray player? +1 for the PANASONIC OPTION 2 go with the top SONY BLURay… it’s a lot less money with twin HDMI outputs (audio and video) . It’s video is superb and is no pretender. (1) VIDEO: HDMI video cable out from SONY spinner out into the TV flat pane... | |
| Looking for a streamer/DAC BRYSTON …. stand-alone streamer/ digital player AND paired with its stand-alone stablemate DAC - read the reviews . - audition if you can = you won’t be disappointed, | |
| Is this a audioquest cable counterfeit fake? From the AQ website: Beware of Counterfeits Only Buy from Authorized AudioQuest Dealers and Distributors One of the unfortunate consequences of building a successful premium brand is the appearance of counterfeit products. AudioQuest is not ... | |
| Is this a audioquest cable counterfeit fake? Word to the wise …insist on an OEM CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY I’ve had CARDAS scope out suspected fakes for me, including Pre-owned listings as fakes flogged on REVERB and AGON. Right from the pics . If they don’t supply an OEM COA… chose wisely... |