big_greg
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| Non-fatiguing speakers in $10K range? Unfortunately, there are not that many high end shops around Seattle with gear I like. Some went selling vintage and some went up selling only $100K+ systems. So most probably will be getting something blind. I haven't read the entire thread, s... | |
| MoFi "Mobile Fidelity" Master Phono. I had the opportunity to listen to the system @tomic601 described and thought the vinyl playback was excellent. I wasn't in "critical listening" mode, but noticed that the dynamics were great with the Master Phono and everything was nicely detail... | |
| Phono pre amp recommendations? - upgrading from ICON AUDIO PS1 MK II I'm not familiar with the phono stage you have, but your tastes sound similar to mine. There's a Cary Audio VT-500 available below your budget or you can buy one new from Cary direct for just a little over your budget. I replaced my Herron VTPH-... | |
| Stupid question about hooking up a streamer Yes, I do this with an Orbi mesh network and it works just fine. | |
| why expensive streamers It sounds like what you are describing is a "server", not a "streamer", which often includes a DAC. If you're expecting a server to vastly improve sound quality, you're correct in your assumption that it will have much less impact than the DAC wi... | |
| Importance of clocking As you can see, you have two kinds of posters here. One that have tried and implemented an external clock to a greater benefit. And then those, who have been peddling their ideas based on ‘documentation’ i.e. no direct experience 🙄 There are a... | |
| Importance of clocking Spend your money on a good DAC that includes a good clock. Spending thousands on a clock is a huge waste of money, IMHO. As mentioned earlier, the main purpose of an external clock is to synchronize multiple devices, not to improve sound quali... | |
| Rockna Wavelight Music Server I have the Wavedream Net paired with a Wavedream Signature DAC. The Wavedream NET replaced a Roon Nucleus. The DAC replaced an Aqua La Voce S3. The CD player in the Wavedream Net replaced a Marantz Pearl SACD player. I have no experience with ... | |
| Wonder product? The Puffin is a great entry level phono stage that does a lot of cool things and has more than enough gain to drive any cartridge. I wouldn't go so far as to call it a "wonder" product, but I can't think of anything at its price point that would... | |
| Marantz vs. Oppo or Theta I've had a couple of Onkyo pieces and think the Marantz units are built better and sound better. | |
| 18 inch subwoofer vs multiple 12 inch subwoofers with bookshelf speakers 4 X f12. I have two Rythmik F30 (2 X 15") and two SVS SB13 Ultra subs (13.5") in my system. It's complete overkill. The volume setting on the Rythmiks is about 9 o'clock and something like -27 on the SVS subs. In other words, they are barely e... | |
| Anyone listen to entire albums? Vinyl - almost always yes. Digital - about 50/50 | |
| Marantz vs. Oppo or Theta The Marantz "house sound" leans toward slightly warm. Oppo is more neutral. I have a Marantz 7704 and before that an 8801. The 7704 has been bulletproof so far and sounds great for home theater. I've also owned Marantz CD players including the... | |
| Klaudio KD-CLN-LP200 Owners Mine makes a bit of a gurgling sound, but it's very faint. Not as pronounced as I hear in the video. If you have your phone right next to it, then it's about what it would sound like if I put my ear up to it. The water level is fine. Are your r... | |
| If you have a nice system why do you really need room treatments? The room is part of the "system". How can you have a "nice system" if you don't understand that? |