balooo2
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| Eversolo Flagship DMP -8 - Dac Streamer Server Preamp- A True Audiophile Bargain @audioman58 and @musiclover1 I too have a A8 in my system for about 4 weeks now and I concur it is an outstanding value. Interesting I made a similiar post regarding the A8 when my A8 arrived (stating how well it performed out of the box) and one ... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? @lanx0003 Your points are well taken however I’ve yet to come across the perfect audio componet in everyone’s eyes. I would ask you this...Can you recommend a speaker that cost less the the Carbon 7’s (new) that has superior componets, better buil... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? Point taken however I disagree,no one has made mention of JBL or B&W or Martin Logan thus far in this thread as something the OP should seek out new or used. | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? @erik_squires "OMG, Fritz is such a small time operator, that there are no used Fritz speakers says nothing about the brand." I would beg to differ for me it suggests owners tend to keep them because it is superior product. I just spoke with Fr... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? I don’t disagree with any of your points I become annoyed when folks suggest items WAY above the OP’s stated budget and folks that recommend products they have no first hand experince with. Seeking speakers with a 5K budget in mind would suggest t... | |
| New streamer @signaforce Actually I purchased the A8 for the streamer function primarily,I have great dacs on hand. The dac I am currently using with it is a Aune S9c dac with a Aune SC1 external clock.Same dac/clock I used with the Node. I also have a Denafri... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? @hilde45 10/4 regarding old girlfriends and cars from college days...rose colored memories for sure! I spoke with Fritz last night for about 20 minutes what a friendly,helpful guy. I like his process we discussed my gear,room,taste etc. All that ... | |
| New streamer @gumbedamit love the tag I see Eddie with a cigar every time :) I've been living with an A8 for about 10 days now and I am blown away it really is fantastic and is getting noticably better with run in. I'm a little disappointed for the OP, I was h... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? @hilde45 Do you still own the Salks 6M SS? How do they compare to the Fritz carbon 7 SE MKII? I am now considering a pair of the Fritz's for myself. | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? @lanx0003 This the review More useful then the Nemo take (I like Nemo btw). . | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? @hilde45 I just watched your youtube review of the Carbon 7's outstanding job detailed and honest. It's nice when you see/experince an actual human that posts on these forums. What I appreciated most is you've actually had the gear in your home an... | |
| Sub $1000 DAC with AKM chip Having 4 kids of my own I think you may want to approach this from an additional angle. What genre of music does SHE primarily listen to pop electronica R&B rock accoustic? Many believe ESS or AKM will sound bright or warm below 1K that is for... | |
| Mid-Fi, Hi-Fi or.....? I’m old enough to remember my mom or dad telling me to "turn off the Hi Fi and do your homework"...the device(s) was a Philco and later Magnavox console tv, phono,radio furniture piece. Amazing how folks need to mind puck simple things. The funny ... | |
| New streamer Congratulations on finding gear you believe will suit your needs. These streamer threads are really heating up and my guess is will continue to do as more and more folk who love vinyl (As I do) are finding we are not missing anything via quality s... | |
| New streamer The most important thing I’ve learned about being in love with audio is you’re gonna have to kiss a bunch of toads to find what works for you. Yes there are some brands that excel at what they do and consideration should start there but once you w... |