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| Does loudness play a part in your appreciation? Measurement from a free phone app reads about 85dB at LP of 8'. That is about where my Magnepan 1.7i s really open up, load the 20'x30' room and sound great. Probably my one grip about 1.7i s, lower volume <75db doesn't have the wow factor. | |
| High Performance Moving Iron Cartridge Candidates? No doubt Soundsmith and other audio companys wont be around, as they are today, down the road. I have come across a couple other services that rebuild carts, so hopefully that is an option if needed. I think Soundsmith's site may have some hist... | |
| High Performance Moving Iron Cartridge Candidates? Another yes for Soundsmith. I got a new HOMI Zephyr MKlll for $1k. It has Line Contact stylus. Rides deeper in groove. HiFi Heaven had a sale plus they gave trade in credit of $100 for a couple old Ortofons that needed new stylus. I called Sounds... | |
| Do you listen to your music with your eyes open or closed or a combination of both? When listening to my good system it sounds best at night, dimly lit room (candle or recessed light at most). Also project a " party" light projector behind stereo rack on front wall. Not crazy disco light, but enough to give "life" to the front w... | |
| Has this ever happened to you? Yes, recently completed and burned in crossover mod to Maggie 1.7i s. My brain was asking Is this finally happing? So open, clear, real. Even wife said " It cant get any better" lol, I wish. Maybe her way of saying now you can stop spending $ on ... | |
| Dumb question......why do you need a preamp? For me the pre amp is the hub of all the components. Streamer & cd player to DAC. DAC to preamp, tt to preamp, one pre out to sub, 2nd pre out to main amp. I use a old recapped Carver c4000. Attenuators for high & low HZ, balance, filter... | |
| R2R next? Don't like ESS Ive only had the Geshelli J2 AKM 4493 using an external Keces lps. Vinyl is my 1st choice in SQ, but some Hi Rez streaming through the J2 is very impressive. OP would probably want the J2 socketed . Added bonus, the Geshellis were great to deal ... | |
| Getting a Divorce and can now buy floor standing speakers It would seem if $100k speakers are in the budget a dedicated listening room would be too. That way no worries about significant other's feng shui ideas. My humble system with 5' tall planars is in a dedicated listeng room with styrofoam accusti... | |
| Who has heard the Wyred4sound 10th Anniversary DAC? Ive been curious about the 2v2SE dac. Nice its a USA company and looks well built but only found 1 review 2017. Found a few used for sale , not 10th anniversary, but the 2v2SE at way below retail price. Not sure if it is due to their lack of popu... | |
| Truly Stunning Vinyl Album Analog Productions has great quality versions. The classic Getz/Gilberto with The Girl From Ipanema. Fun, classy, great sound. The Wonderful Sounds of Female Vocals. When some of these songs came on radio in the day I'd turn them off in a heartb... | |
| Speakers that disappear Ive had some very good soundstage affects but, never made my Maggie 1.7i s disappear however, another " cheating way" as mentioned, listening in the dark or in my case dimly lit room really changes the visual / accustic dimension. I also project ... | |
| Listening Room After becoming empty nesters, I coverted a 20' x 30' space to a listening room. Built up rig and room for listening. Sound absorbtion, diffusers, lighting accents, big recliner stayed at apex of speaker triangle. Wife and I shared the listening sw... | |
| Music first or sound first? For critical listening SQ is a big factor. Now that my ears have been spoiled with a fairly good rig I cant even listen to some of my old favorite songs that are fair to poor recordings. I think better systems bring out the best in good recordings... | |
| Let's Talk DAC's @desperado915 you might want to check into Keces LPS. They offer units with 2 outputs with a variety of voltage settings. I just picked up the P6 to replace my BS Node 2i sps plus I can replace the wart on my J2 with the 2nd output. I tired the... | |
| Let's Talk DAC's Excuse this sidetrack, but does anyone know why "report this" in blue text was put on my last post here? If I broke a rule, I wasnt aware. Cant find any admin contact to ask. Thanks. |