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| $10k DAC in a 3k system? seanheis1$4K in build parts for a DAC? What parts are so costly?My design is a two chassis design. Power supply alone is over 30lbs. lets see chassis $1000, transformers $250, custom choke $100, V-Caps $250, RCA sockets, tube sockets, IEC, hig... | |
| Looking for vintage system suggestions (maranta, klipsch, etc...) Get a nice pair of the IMF large speakers around $1200 used, find a nice Lafayette KT-550 power amp around $1500, get a nice Lenco 75 TT. Go with a nice Counterpoint SA-3000 preamp (have it modified $1200 or so, not sure about the phono preamp b... | |
| The Slow Secret Death of the Guitar Anyone want to buy my Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster guitars? Happy Playing! | |
| rising audio equipment prices: Parts costs keep going up for sure. | |
| $10k DAC in a 3k system? Well I build DACs as some of you already know. Yes a better DAC will improve your systems sound, IMO a better source is what starts it all. What I hear is tone - every instrument has its own tone, nothing melds together, separation, dimension - la... | |
| Who listens primarily to Redbook CD? The Schiit is an R2R but not discrete so IMO still is a chip type of processor. You can buy discrete R2R for under $300. I have also build a DAC with the sigma and I found it so sound excellent also. The discrete R2R was more analog sounding to... | |
| Looking for an used, inexpensive pre amp As I always say, find a Counteproint SA-2000 and have it upgraded, caps, a few resistors, etc. and be done with it. I can add tube rectification to it for an even better sound. Will probably have better sound that most preamps up to $4K.\Happy L... | |
| Who listens primarily to Redbook CD? I build my own components so I use a Direct Heated Triode DAC. Power supply is 35lbs alone. Use an older Audiomeca CDP as a transport (same as the CEC). Have you compared your CEC to anything else? I wanted the 3 series but its not made anymor... | |
| Tube preamp with or without phono stage? Find an old Counterpoint SA-2000 and have it modified. Or I can built you a DHT preamp with any option you prefer. Happy Listening. | |
| Best imaging up to 3k used? Get an old pair of Alons or Nolas they image like crazy and not too much either. | |
| Who is the WORST Audio Shop? buconero117"Worst for what? Attitude? If so, two New York City shops excel at that, Lyric and Singer. I encourage all to visit those shops and check them out. Oh, you must bring your bank statements showing at least $1.5 million as a balance, othe... | |
| phasel linear 400 lots of older amps had bad reputations. Counterpoint, Sumo, Carver, Inner Sound, Melos, Audio Research, etc. I have repaired so many amps mostly because of the chassis design that could not remove the heat. Some of the circuit boards are just p... | |
| Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please It comes down to personal preference. I have had experiences with different Class D configurations. I also build my own components. In all of my testing and listening over the years, I am able to identify what sounds like what, sometimes a disa... | |
| Need help ... IMO the source is the biggest influence in sound in a system although others do not agree with me. The Mac has a sound that is usually very musical with sweet mid-range sound. That is more of a preference. The suggestion to use the Pass preamp ... | |
| Pass Labs XA30.5 in my system? If you really want the info on the amp call Peter at Pass Labs, he is a great guy. |