akg_ca
Responses from akg_ca
| Blind Test: mp3 vs. 24bit (1) the build quality and matched resolution capabilities of your audio system will be a key decisive factor in weeding out the winning contender from the pretender (.Its not just the dac ...its the whole shebang including cables). I recently up... | |
| Which Harbeths? I’ve owned TOTEM ARROs and TOTEM FORESTs in prior systems so I know their strengths AND their warts very well. I now own the HARBETH 30.2XD’s .in brief: (1) The HARBETHs are a VERY sonic signature difference than the TOTEMS, with a superior treble... | |
| Ethernet cable for Streaming (1) WI-FI wireless connectivity is REALLY good …. The current Wi-Fi range extenders simply plug into the home wall sockets and use the home electrical wiring as the cable conduits; and now all you need is a MUCH MUCH shorter Ethernet cable plugged... | |
| REL vs JL AUDIO If I had to choose only between your two highlighted brands : RELIf I can select a best-of-breed choice that are true contenders and no pretenders : ATC or VANDERSTEEN | |
| Ethernet and USB cables In brief: cable shielding and connectors matterIn detail: What causes audible differences in network cables?https://alpha-audio.net/review/wat-zorgt-voor-hoorbare-verschillen-in-netwerkkabels/The Reader Question – Which cable should I buy?https://... | |
| Poor Customer Service No surprise here ….COVID redux has exascerbated it for sure, but far too many distributors and / or manufacturers had crummy post-sale or tech service even before the pandemic.That is precisely why I chose BRYSTON as my digital media player and da... | |
| To Biwire or not to biwire This is an old, oft- recurring, and well- explored issue.Go scope out the numerous discussion posts here on AUDIOGON and CANUCKAUDIOMART.Here is just one sampler :https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/to-bi-wire-or-use-jumpers | |
| Experience with good d/s DACs “comparable@ to R2R? BRYSTON …. check out the reviews , Better still, go audition one and be prepared to be impressed , one big reason among others : built in linear power supplies | |
| Thinking of upgrading at arcam faj a22 for used peach tree audio nova 500 Your NOLAs are a very efficient rating of 90db. Simply piling on a larger wpc amp is a waste …big time. It seems that they favour British amps synergy wise. The Brit offerings in your price range are mostly s/s and not tubes. A close s/s proxy to ... | |
| Thinking of upgrading at arcam faj a22 for used peach tree audio nova 500 Sure the PEACHTREE has a lot more features and a lot more power, but I doubt that the latter is necessary nor will it provide you any meaningful step-up in performance with your NOLA BOXERs, The NOLAs seem to be very well matched with 100 wpc ARCA... | |
| Looking to buy bookshelf/monitor speakers Just about every pre-owned speaker out there will be in the 50% off MSRP or more price point in your age strata, without prejudice that they probably already sold at a tidy discount from new, and audio equipment depreciates quickly from the get-go... | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope a timely review commentary FWIW re: cables do matter... link Cardas Clear Reflection. A HiFi Cables Review. | Steve Huff Photo Cardas Clear Reflection. A HiFi Cables Review.- By Steve HuffAhhh Cables! A touchy and controversial topic in t... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Chris Botti | |
| What Integrated Amp do You use REGA OSIRISAs the review says: “punching heavy”https://audiofi.net/2012/08/rega-osiris-punching-heavy/“Dual-Mpno Champ”https://everydayaudiophile.com/2019/12/23/rega-osiris-a-dual-mono-champ/ | |
| Buying from Parts Connexion PARTS CONNEXION and their sister retail outfit AUDIO CONNEXION are located about 12 miles down the highway from me. I’be bought numerous items from both.Top shelf outfits - highly recommended and buy with confidence . |