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| BEWARE OF FRAUD with this member I never use Paypal and always ask the guy to talk on webcam to conclude the deal. If the guy "does not have" Whatsapp, Skype, a smartphone... or "does not have time"... you know that you are dealing with a scammer. | |
| First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k) Atma Sphere MP1 or MP3. These are world class tube preamplifiers, very versatile and easy to use. I've tested many european tube preamplifiers (I live in Paris) but finally I've settled down with Atma Sphere. No changes for me any more. | |
| Best DAC? I have owned or tested in my system almost all DACs mentioned here: Audio GD, Orchid, Lampizator Big7, Bricasti, Trubadour. Most of them are fine DACs, very resolving, precise, musical and overall pleasing. However my personal preference goes to A... | |
| Which amplifier should i buy One more vote for Atma Sphere MA-1. They are driving my Sound Lab A3 (which are much more harder to drive than your Magico A3) and I absolutely love them. I prefer Atma Sphere over EAR Yoshino, McIntosh, AR, Prima Luna and VTL, mentioned here. | |
| Reccomend a good preamp for me. Atma Sphere preamplifiers (MP1 and MP3) are my favorite. After testing many other preamplifiers (and most recently in France very popular Ear Yoshino 912 and 868), Atma Sphere preamplifiers are still my favorite. | |
| Tinnitus sufferer: is it the speakers or the 24bits/192kHz I have tinitus on almost any kind of speakers except electrostatic speakers. Tube amplifiers and tube DACs seems to eliminate this problem in my situation. For exemple I can listen Quad 2912 with Atma Sphere amplifier and Ear Yoshino DAC on high s... | |
| Interconnects—Just a thought. When asked what the requirements of a good speaker cable were, Peter Walker, the designer of Quad ESL have replied:"There are only two requirements a speaker cable should satisfy. The first is that it should be long enough to reach between amplifi... | |
| The Most "Analog" CD Player? The most analog CD player that I know is Acute Classic, by EAR Yoshino. One of the best CD players of all times as well. It replaced my Big 7 DAC from Lampizator. It’s not the most transparent device I’ve had but the texture of sound is totally vi... | |
| Openning a hi fi shop I would not actually sell any gear. At least that would not be the major scope of my business. It would be some kind of high-end rental service or pawn shop inspired by sharing economy. I would offer short and longterm rentals and leasing. The cli... | |
| McIntosh vs Accuphase? I would not buy McInotsh, neither Accuphase. In the simmilar budget you can buy Ear Yoshino 868 + 509. For a couple of bucks more you can do even better and buy Atma Sphere system (made in USA) which will outperform almost anything else. Both syst... | |
| Audiophile system for Techno and Dance music Thanks for all your inputs. There are some techno artist which make Techno music not to dance, but primarly for concentrated listening. For exemple Jochem Paap (aka Speedy J), Oliver Lieb (aka Spicelab and L.S.G.), Steve Law (aka Zen Paradox, Star... | |
| Looking for a vinylesk sounding DAC EAR Yoshino Acute Classic is the most analog sounding CD/DAC I know and in THAT sens outperform Lampizator and probably almost any other DAC. It’s relatively cheap in the world of top gear. It may lack some precision and details, compared to Lampi... | |
| The secret to a great amplifier... Peal the sticker of your orange, blue, black and other "audiophile" SR fuse, then check on Amazon what you have just purchased and how much it costs on Amazon. However, if you have paid your "audiophile" fuse 250 USD, maybe you should avoid this f... | |
| $7000 preamp vs $700 receiver - Is the difference THAT significant? Yes it is... But I would not buy McIntosh. There are better preamplifiers on the market in 7.000$ price tag. You may want to check Ear Yoshino 912 or Atma Sphere MP-3. | |
| Atma-Sphere MA-1 amps I have received two days ago a new pair of MA-1 MK 3.3 fully loaded (with VCaps and Powerboost add-ons). It is not even properly burned-in yet, but I’ve just had the most spectacular listening experience in my life! I’m thrilled!!! MA-1 & MP-1... |