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| Reliable source for 6550WE tube - Audio Research Ref 6 @lalitk thanks but that’s a bit higher than the budget for new tubes. Will keep this info in mind though just in case. Is there a difference between 6550WE and C? @facten thanks! Have you had good experience with Viva Tubes? | |
| Best EXTERNAL DAC suggestions If you’re using your Bluesound Node as preamp, you will continue to be held back in the two areas you’re looking to improve. In my opinion, picking up a good preamp, i.e. Rogue RP1, will take you further than adding an external DAC. Just a thought... | |
| Pls help me decide Pass Labs X250.8 or Luxman M900u @ghdprentice @yoyoyaya I’m with you. Not sure what @mtdining heard or heard of but my experience after owning 3 different Pass amps (X250.5, XA30.8 and X260.8) and running them with 8 different preamps (tubed, hybrid and solid state) and 5 dif... | |
| The Snob Appeal Premium Ron…probably Aurender. Lumin is good as well but their app sucks. Also, you can eliminate the streamer altogether…if I’m not mistaking, your 866 is a Roon end point. I would at least try it free for 30 days to just see and hear if you like it. Roo... | |
| Pls help me decide Pass Labs X250.8 or Luxman M900u @yyzsantabarbara can totally see it with benchmark ahb2. it’s dimensions are 11.04" W x 3.88" H x 9.34 " D - Including feet and binding posts and it weighs 12.5lbs The power transformer in my XA30.8 was bigger than this entire amp. Think quali... | |
| Pls help me decide Pass Labs X250.8 or Luxman M900u @mtdining can you elaborate? What are the signs the amplifier is not able to manage impedance dips? | |
| Pls help me decide Pass Labs X250.8 or Luxman M900u Years ago I owned B&W N803 and drove them with Pass X250.5 and Audio Research LS-25 and Ref1 preamps. B&Ws love power and the X250.5 had zero issues driving them. I now have Wilson Sabrina that dip to around 2ohms and have no problems with... | |
| The Snob Appeal Premium @ronboco great looking system and room! But Bluesound Node into 866 with Rockports? C’mon man…That’s like topping your Ferrari gas tank off with donkey piss. You’ve got to get that one sorted out. Get a decent streamer for your high-end mid-fi sys... | |
| Anyone tired a Nordost QB4 MK III? I delayed it and regret not having it done earlier. It’s a really nice improvement. I no longer use a power conditioner. Good power cords and upgraded outlets on a dedicated circuit take care of clean power delivery. I highly recommend it. But it’... | |
| Anyone tired a Nordost QB4 MK III? Power conditioner that’s not in the thousands of dollars? If you can, run a dedicated line. | |
| Puritan vs Nordost Power Cable @craig my experience mirrors yours in regards to the PSM156 and the Ultimate cord. I actually preferred the Classic cord on the 156. In the end, after running two dedicated lines, I liked the sound with all of my components direct from the Furutec... | |
| DAC UPGRADE QUESTION Here’s a used Bricasti M3 for $3200. I would exercise extreme caution with a seller who has 0 feedback. Phone conversations , additional pictures proving he owns the DAC, etc. but worth checking out. From my experience, the M3 is a step up from t... | |
| DAC UPGRADE QUESTION kjl1065 OP 12 posts 07-13-2023 at 03:58pm My budget is $3000.00. cool. I had the Qutest and it’s a very nice DAC. I found the tone to be natural with good level of details. May be ever so slightly forward? But nothing too concerning. ... | |
| DAC UPGRADE QUESTION @kjl1065 budget? | |
| My turntable sounds like the speed is too slow @dogberry we’ve all done it. When Diana Krall sounds like Thurl Revenscroft, you know you’re playing her 45 rpm record at 33. Hit the speed button or drop the belt onto the second pulley. Depends on turntable. |