awise1961
Responses from awise1961
| Qobuz Connect No problem whatsoever with Qobuz Connect and my NAIM ND555. | |
| Need Opinions for Streamer/DAC [One Box - Not Separates] Budget Approx. $ 5,000 Before my major upgrade earlier this year to a Naim ND555 and two Naim CD555 DR power supplies, I had a Cary DMS-600. In my opinion the Cary is a bargain at it's price and sounds wonderful. The DMS-700 should be even better. | |
| Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile? As you can see in my signature, I have no issue with regards to posting a photo of my system. | |
| Timeline Listing of Notable and Influential Times in Audio Manufacturing History I thoroughly enjoyed this. It brought back fond memories. Thank you. | |
| I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them..... My purchases from TMR in the past several years have crossed the six figure line. Most purchases were outright, and a few included trade fodder. In the trades, I understood that I could have gone on my own to sell that gear. But, this is a hobby f... | |
| ??? Where Does "High End" Start ??? If it's built to meet a price point, it's low to mid fi. If it's built to a cost is no object position, it high end. | |
| ??? Which Would You Buy ??? I will buy the very best which I can afford. I refuse to cut corners on sound, build quality, or reliability for the sake of saving a buck. | |
| Primaluna Dialogue Premium preamplifier vs Conrad Johnson ET5 (or CT5) preamplifier yukio, If you haven't done so already, head over to the conradjohnson owners forum. You will get lot's of info on the ET5 and how it compares to other CJ equipment, | |
| Primaluna Dialogue Premium preamplifier vs Conrad Johnson ET5 (or CT5) preamplifier I completely agree with ghdprentice. I've had several pieces of Prima Luna equipment since they entered the industry. Most recently as pair of EVO 400 amp which I used a s monoblocks. Vintage tubes certainly helped improve the sound quality, but ... | |
| What is your vinyl commitment? With my Linn LP12 which is currently on the TT wall mount, I'm at $46,495. If you look at the system in my signature photo, you can see it on the right hand side. | |
| Best DAC’S $5k to $15k Earlier this year I auditioned multiple units before finally deciding to increase my budget and purchase NAIM's Reference ND555 and now two of the CD555DR power supplies. In the OP's price range, new or used, I was very impressed with the Grimm MU... | |
| Modern EL34s VS NOS Winged C - and return policies? In your EVO300 amp, have you changed out the 12AU7 tubes. It makes a big difference. When I had my pair of EVO400's and ran them as monoblocks, I used vintage mid 60's CIFTE 12AU7's. | |
| Old SS amps I have a Mark Levinson No.23 and a No.27.5 which I acquired used about twenty years ago. Although they have not in in use for several years now, I am confident that I can plug either one into my system and they will do just fine. | |
| Help with cartridge choice for Linn LP-12, Ittok turntable I'm using a Grado AEON3 cartridge with very pleasant results on my LP12/Ekos table. Prior to the Grado, I had my Transfiguration Proteus D on the table which also sounded wonderful The only reason I changed to the Grado was out of curiosity only a... | |
| Which amp with Wilson watt puppy 8 Something is certainly wrong. I drive my Wilson Alexia's with a pair of Conrad Johnson's big LP275M tube mono blocks (eight ST120 tubes in each one) with fabulous results. I can play Pink Floyd's Dark Side of The Moon, or AC/DC Thunderstruck at le... |