audioman58

Responses from audioman58

Pass Labs Preamps with tube amps?
Normally a SS amp then a good tube preamp  check out Linear Tube Audio they make a excellent tube preamp  with 6sn7 , plus additional tubes you can use , if xlr you can get too theLundahl C core transformer option  , exceptionally well made Davi... 
Experiences With Costly Balanced XLR Interconnects Above $3,000
Have owned a audio store for a decade  I can say these ultra expensive $2500+ interconnects ,power cords, speaker cables ,digital  yes maybe a few % points better then a $1500 interconnects . is paying double for say 3% worth it , in truth if yo... 
best cost no object single unit streamer/dac combo you have ever heard?
Between Wadax  ,and DCS both approach $100 k Goodwin Audio  
Is There Just One Single Album That Does It For You, Completely? Just One.
Impossible , for mood , time of day ,just too many options.     
Martin Logan vs. Everything
I owned them and even modded the Xovers to better parts ,they don’t have the dynamic impact and imaging is a bit diffuse ,soundstage is though very big  ,sound labs are a much better speaker ,much bigger but has its own section  for highs,mids,a... 
"Diminishing Returns"
In your case being myself  an ex dealer your dac streamer for sure could use a big upgrade  a innuos server,streamer with LPS , your router 100%should have a good LPS the junk wall wart Thst come with modem - router combo are normally 12 v 4 amp ... 
DACed and Confused here...
For $1500 you may get a streamer ,for around $2k a pretty respectable dac the the Pangea 2 12 th anniversary no combos they are crap, and please keep in mind At least decent Ethernet cables minimum $200 + each as well as a good good usb cable.Eth... 
power amp ideas for less than $3000
  https://www.stereophile.com/content/parasound-halo-21-power-amplifier    
power amp ideas for less than $3000
Parasound 21+ is a excellent amplifier  perrottaConsultants excellent service and pricing you can get for-under $3k.  
???Modern Speakers???Life Expectancy???
No problem the newer Xovers 20 years on the capacitors .  
Suggestions for Giant Killer rca coax digital cable under $500 used
Final touch audio Callisto  you can buy new for $650:and just read the reviews I have this in my 2 nd system  built totally out of the norm analog-digital cable 👍  
Help me spend $100,000 on a new system
I highly recommend getting rid of the cumbersome CDs when streaming  is much easier and with good cables linear power supply  and Highly recommended T+A 200 dac - preamp - just read the reviews ,that is my next dac I will be buying soon. At $72... 
Help me spend $100,000 on a new system
Email me ,myself being an ex dealer I can lead youto dealers where you can get a solid 20%+ off on many brands of top brand equipment .  
Is my amp good enough?
You can get a very good amp 300wpc from underwood Wally for $2k delivered dual meters  it’s also class D with Gan transistors many verygood reviews.  
Has anyboyd used this amp, your thoughts on it
It s too small and low quality  if you want it to last and sound decent go to  underwood Wally  youhave to spend at-minimum $1000+  for example if it cost$1k you are getting less then $200 in parts  the restoverhead and markup.