bigkidz

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Left Channel Out Primaluna Dialogue Premium
We just fixed and upgraded a Prima integrated amp a month ago. I can fix/repair or upgrade if you want. We are in New Jersey. I can also put you in touch with the guy who we did it for. I believe he found me with a post on Agon. PM me if you ... 
Can we create a consensus list of the TONALITY of different amps/preamps/brands?
I am not agreeing to or disagreeing to your evaluations of the components you mention. BUT the sound impact can be from the source and preamps that you also have paired them with. Not sure what the ultimate goals is but you also need to understand... 
Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design!
@timlub - there are a few speaker manufacturers that only use the front panel to mount drivers like Nola.  Any opinion on their products?  Also do you have an opinion on field coil speaker designs?   You can PM me if you want. Thanks  
Speakers and amplifiers show audiophiles are confused.
As a manufacturer and repair company we get to hear more than our share of equipment.  Specs don't really work and can be used as a guide but that won't guarantee success.  We recently repaired a SET amp 28wpc that drove the heck out of a pair of ... 
What is the most challenging music to play on a stereo?
Plenty of good suggestions - but here is my question - what design in your equipment should you seek to eliminate all of your issues? Happy Listening.  
speaker cables under 1k for Harbeth 30.2XD?
Just make your own and be done with this.     Happy Listening.  
First Watt J2 & speaker pairing ?
The FW amps are basic and decent for the money.  We have cloned them with better parts and achieved much better results.  If you need to hear a Class A amp, PM me and I will send you one for you to hear. Happy Listening.    
How should I upgrade? A new preamp with a phono stage or just a phono preamp?
We came across an old Conrad Johnson tube phono stage and even in stock form it sounds really good.  If you want the best sound you can from LP then you would be compromised to go with an all in one unit.  We repair and modify components and even ... 
Real world Loudspeakers what does very good cost ?
Why would anyone buy new? You are paying the dealer commission. Buy a used pair. There are plenty of great used speakers starting with the Vandersteen 5As, or the Verity Parsifals, etc. You can get these speakers for one third the MSRP these days ... 
Moved Audio Quest cable to my DAC. WOW
Now order a digital switch from Silent Angel and you will get a bigger improvement.  
Forced to DIY
@ivan_nosnibor   any time you are welcome  plenty of toys in the room to enjoy      
Forced to DIY
As most of you know, my partner and I have been repairing, upgrading, modifying, rebuilding and manufacturing audio components for twenty plus years.  He has a masters in electronic engineering.  He is the guy who people turn to when their tach ca... 
Brooklyn Turntable Setup
I am in Boonton NJ if that helps  weekends are open also  
2023 AXPONA Show Report
First off - most rooms do not know how to set-up speakers.  That is the main reason they sound OK.  So how did I determine this?  Easy, we know dealers who have manufacturers come in to try to get them to purchase their speaker line.  None of them... 
Law Of Diminishing Returns?
Over and Over and Over again Money has nothing to do with sound quality. Why do you people keep positing this? It is design and parts quality that make the sound.   I can modify any audio component to be as good as or better than another audio...