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| HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO? @ozzy +1 If someone is going to mention a product on this forum that they also happen to sell, regardless of context or intentions, the ethical thing to do is to let people know. Not sure why the OP simply won''t acknowledge something as simple a... | |
| Gustard R26 - good but not the one Congrats on moving up the Chord chain. If you liked the Qutest then this is the best path forward. To be fair, I don't think anyone had issues with you not preferring the R26. It's just that you never gave it a fair chance (i.e. putting more hour... | |
| HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO? I don’t have a horse in this race, but .... I like this forum because, for the most part, it allows enthusiasts to share their opinions about gear without ulterior motives. Of course, dealers are also audiophiles and have every right to participa... | |
| ARC VSi75SE v. MF Nu-Vista 800 I love Harbeths. They need lots of current to wake them up. they sound really good with tubes but a solid state amp will drive them to their full potential. If you can swing it, look into Hegel H390 or H590. Good luck. | |
| HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO? +1 @bigtwin | |
| any current integrated amps in market have great dacs? @tiagocarneiro I have the Aavik U-280. By far one of the best integrated amps I’ve owned. The built-in dac is phenomenal. I compared it to the Denafrips Terminator 2 dac which I owned when I was auditioning the Aavik. No comparison, the Aavik dac... | |
| How easily can you distinguish between different DACs? IME, what better (usually more expensive) dacs offer is a sense of realism. They do a much better job of transporting you to the venue. They're simply better at capturing the nuances, emotions, and the soul of the music. Once you hear that in your... | |
| Help settle a streaming argument! OP -- I think the answer is fairly simple. If you believe streamers don't make a difference and anyone who thinks these things matter in the digital domain is blinded by some kind of a belief system, then stick with what works for you. Buy the che... | |
| Help settle a streaming argument! The question that OP posed was answered by many. Now the goal posts are shifted - "but why does it sound better? give me concrete proof!" :) | |
| Audio stand needed....Moving main components from mechanical room to listening room Call Robert at Live Vibe Audio. His stands and racks are by far the best I’ve heard at a reasonable price. | |
| Testing Ethernet switch One more time, an extra ordinary claim needs extra ordinary proof. It's actually quite easy, something I have used with success in the past. Try it in your own system (buy used or borrow from dealer). If you like it, and you can afford it, g... | |
| Recommend me a DAC under 3k I’ve gone through at least 10 dacs in the last 5 years. For under $2k, Pontus II can’t be beat. Great resale value too. Add a DDC, and you’re now competing with dacs up to $4k or higher. | |
| At what price is one considered an Audiophile. $42 | |
| Significant steps? (DAC) Armchair punditry at its best!!! | |
| Class D amplifiers. What's the future look like? Who are the people who think Peachtree is better than their 12 k systems? While we’re at it, I want everyone to know there are folks who think their $500 class AB is at least 70% better than the modded Peachtree Gan amps. See how this works? |