audioman58
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| Best sounding compact integrated amp < $2k? I have the latest Gato400S, a work of art and over 20 designs upgrades hand built in Denmark the 250S is under $4k And us 250wpc into 8ohms 500 into 4ohms.Very detailed with a touch of Vacuum tube character And has a very good founding BB1794 da... | |
| Stand mount loudspeakers Before spending $$$ money check out the Monitor Audio-studio.I have owned a store,and been in Audio over 40 years . Most of the R& D was already done from their flagship PL500 cut out the center ,build a great Xover And cabinet the drivers al... | |
| Stand mount loudspeakers I have not heard any better standmount even in the $5-6 k range period. These new Monitor Audio Studio from around 55hz to 60kresolution off the charts ,layers of detail you didnot realize was there once all the distortions removed these unconvent... | |
| Stand mount loudspeakers I own them, one of the 1st pairs, Europe took 90% of them. This next run you will see much more of them and reviews to follow.I have the matching stands put a small container of plumbers putty in the bottom packed down with stick then graphite c... | |
| Holo Audio Spring Dac, At last a Stereophile review and tests If this dac has the ability of a seperate power supply like my Lumin D-1The power supply and power cord is instrumental I use the New Verastarr excellent PC.. Mojo Audio NewIlluminati-2 power supply is up there with the best of them for sure and ... | |
| Stand mount loudspeakers These Monitor Audio studio speakers have a bunch of technologies .a improved version if the AMT tweeter, with a 4inch driver Tom and both on rear dual slotted ported, a magnesium aluminum with A Nomex center,and on rear Carbon fiber ceramic coated... | |
| Stand mount loudspeakers If you want an absolutely very good good one Buy the New Monitor Audio Studio ,eith Matchjng stands See, only review. If you buy it is s must yo buy the matching stands Fill with sand , they are direct coupled and bolt to speakers.All drivers ta... | |
| Can a power cord increase the resolution of an Class D (SMPS) amp by more than 5% ? For sure maybe more then 5%. I bought the latest ,power cords from Verastarr Audio with a 30 day return policy and both digital as well as my New Gato 400s integrated prospered well over5 % improvement,digital even more so. FYI. Verastarr has a... | |
| What is an excellent power cable? If you spent a few more bought thenew Verastarr foil powercords.i just added one to my digital and it made a sizable difference in resolution .i had auditioned 2 other cablesover $1k as well but not detailedand refined buy if you don’t need the fa... | |
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| It really comes to something when a brand as iconic as Gibson Guitars cant stay afloat! I have owned several Gibson's their QC has been not up to par for awhile . I could not believe even when spending $2k to gave orange peel in the clear frets should be even and not .TelephoneMade overseas in many cases better finished. Very sad Ta... | |
| Stereophile, no more bench tests????!!!! Thst us a tragedy. John A was the best I know at listening, measuring and separating the truth from the B.S.. times Are a changing. I guess they too now need every ad they can get Online services are crippling everyone . The consumer needs even... | |
| Most musical, enjoyable affordable amplifier On digital ,it is the Lumin D-1,that Foes Tidal, MQA,Roon, with the excellent Mojo audio seperate 12v power supply 12lbs still early 6am .Gato Audio Integrated class D but stacked with technologiesI HAVE THE 400s 40wpc,800 In to 4ohms .Architectu... | |
| Most musical, enjoyable affordable amplifier The Lafayette was my first decent fidelity receiver I owned with a dual turntable Klipsch Heresy speakers .back in the 70s for a 17 year old kid it was special Compared to most in my neighbor hood . After owning a Audio store in Europe until 07 .j... | |
| sand versus shot in speaker stands I am using graphite coated lead shot ,which is very good and the graphite absorbs added vibration. On Amazon 25lb bags $50 free shipping And yes you can go to home depot and get some plumbers puddy to seal the top.then put your top plate on . |