audioman58
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| 40+ watts SET, cost is not a problem There is no such thing ,a true 300 B SET is roughly 8 watts with big quality transformers and chokes ,you can run in pure class A using 4 tubes around 18 wpc thats it .. look up Radu Tarta he builds by hand 1 at a time as well as DHT preamps. I ... | |
| Some thoughts on ASR and the reviews For one ASR imo has no credibility ,there are tons of youngsters that know -0 about real time experiences ,and the way they measure. a perfect example I had mentioned for the money how good the Denafrips Terminator 2 dac was for the money ,and th... | |
| Could Class D really be that good? Myself hear a Lot of gear and owned a Audio store for a decade. Danish Audio Group AAvic integrated amplifiers , and their Great Forte series that has integrated dac,and streamer the model 1 starting at $5500. A bunch of trickle down technol... | |
| ribbons vs domes and sibilance I listen to many quality speakers through many audio get togethers I think the latest Borresen X or Z series speakers have a Exceptional ribbon extremely light and fast ,and being in a wave guide it is far faster,better sound staging and excep... | |
| No discussion about the Synergistic Pink fuse? I have owned all types . A buzz fuse is a bottle neck plain and simple . it is zinc steel a horrible conductor,in the metals index around a 18 copper like Hifi tuning silver,copper, or their gold over copper are in the63+ category , 3 x better ... | |
| Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama This reminds me of the political left cancel culture of destroyer a opponent when it doesnot fit their narrative . Your 1st amendment right is to your opinion . you should ask to not have your outcome displayed if they don’t like them. I am no... | |
| Noob question about streaming . . . You have a long journey to get good sound ,for 1 the junk $5 power supply to your router needs to be replaced by a linear power supply ,little green computer sells them $300 , then you need a decent Ethernet switch ,LTY SW8 2 decent Ethernet cab... | |
| From B&W 804 D3 to Focal Sopra 2? Go hear the Borresen X1 monitor with matching Stands I have heard them all before A sub is needed if you want low bass The Borresen is by fsr the best tweeter That ribbon is open and airy Another speaker perlisten R5 in the $6k range also... | |
| Please help with Roon server/core issue Why not judt buy a decent fedicated streamer ? They sound far better innuos has very nicr and good entry level No roon needef innuos sounds better and very well Organized, also on your router get rid of the horrible wall wart And buy a quali... | |
| Verity Audio speaker manufacturer silent... I owned one of their first parsifals over 25 years ago ,very good sounding and was solid with most any types of amps . I agree they have not advertised or regulars in the magazines for at least 15 years or more ,which is a major mistake in Audio... | |
| Your thoughts on best audiophile speakers in $10,000 neighborhood? With out any hesitation the Borresen X loudspeaker or Perlisten R7 both are much better then anything in their price class IHave heard both at audio shoot outs at audio clubs they each do things a bit differently the Borresen uses a great ribbo... | |
| RIP Paul Messenger R.I.P Paul a good reviewer and lover of 🎶 🎵 !! | |
| 15k for streamer and dac....how much on each? Forunder $7k the T+a 200 dac myself and many say by far best in class it beats dacs much more expensive . The innuous pulsar latest mk3 or 4 you can get forunder $6500 which is top notch and better interface then Roon sounding better to not have... | |
| 15k for streamer and dac....how much on each? I have traveled multiples states in various audio clubs a excellent product Denmark Audio Group the AAvic 180,280 ,exceptions integrated amps and better then anything in their respective price classes ,vs all well known name brands around 8k a... | |
| what's a good Gan / Class D option under 3k? Nilai or Ncorex500? Check with underwood Wally |