bigkidz
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| Power cord replacement suggestions eBay search 3 prong power cord. I got one for $.06 cents shipped, very nice. | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k Lots and Lots of advice. I did not read it all but I would say start with older components. There are so many great speakers that were considered very good 7-10 years ago that you can find. Aerial 10Ts, B&Ws, Kef 105s, Kef 104s, Alons, and ... | |
| Seeking advice/tips on improving sound quality The weak link is your source. There are various options as mentioned CDP, DAC, build your own server which will sound better than the MAC, etc. Best option is a really good DAC IMO this will give you the biggest improvement. You really don't de... | |
| Evaluating a system - what do you listen for? randy-11 First, get the mids right...Agree, I list to the piano first. It has to sound right to me and it seems that it is the hardest for digital to reproduce. After that violin, I have to know if I am listening to Sastradivarius violin. Then... | |
| Paradigm Personas: A First Listen Enter yThe Infinity IRS V will blow away both the persona and the genesis 2, the disparity would be embarrassing.No if they were using my electronics on them! HA!Happy Listening. | |
| To Pre or not to Pre? Here is my take Best preamp is no preamp. Possibly but that all depends on the volume control and how that output from the source can be handled by the amplifier as mentioned above. Most preamps have caps in the signal path so yes you are listening to the sound... | |
| Paradigm Personas: A First Listen AudioTroy - guess I'll have to stop by and have a listen. What days are you there?Happy Listening! | |
| Best connection PC & DAC go with HDMI you will need a converter. TO my ears better than the USB connection. For wire try the mad scientist stuff good and not too pricey.Happy Listening. | |
| More from VPI! Perfect it will go well with the phono stage I build!!!Thanks for posting.Happy Listening. | |
| Consonance Reference 2.2 Auricap Mod I would to with V-Caps over the Auri any day of the week. Contact Chris at V-Cap tell him I sent you. | |
| Looking for a DAC < $1500 Do a search for chip vs R2R. See what you find. mb1audi02 is on to something but the power supply is what can make a huge difference in any component. I build a DAC that has a bigger and better power supply that most amps do. It depends on the... | |
| Just wondering... What is the source???? The Lamms won't do anything that they are not fed. What's the preamp the BAT with the 6H30 tube? Look at the speakers, can they reproduce what the Lamm amps can deliver? Just plopping in a high priced component does not... | |
| Just wondering... czarivey$26k monoblocks sounds more reasonable than $32k DAC, but still too much.Not if you have a crap source going into the $26K mono blocks. The DAC can be one of the most influencial component in your system. What if the DAC gave you a huge... | |
| Vandersteen I am not understand what falls to pieces means. Symphonic works could be the way your source and preamp send the signal, same for rock. | |
| ROI. Where is money better spent? I agree with ricred1 Preamp or DAC with preamp functionality. Get eh best source you can before all the other stuff. I build equipment and I make a DHT DAC and DHT preamp. As good as the preamp is in comparison to every preamp I have compared i... |