bimmerman2
Responses from bimmerman2
| Bryston BDA-3 / Benchmark DAC3B Correct, plan on keeping the Node for now as I really like the interface. | |
| Who knew? Wow, that sounds like quite the ordeal. Makes a Technics or Rega look quite attractive. | |
| Oh my goodness! For some of on the lower end of the economic spectrum like myself, it’s about priorities. I drive a 22-year-old Lexus With nearly 300 000 miles on it but my speakers are worth many multiples of what my rig is worth, and I’m just fine with that. Ot... | |
| Speakers or Turntable upgrade Take half that budget, and treat the room. | |
| Fun read... Reads like an Ai article | |
| $8k for speakers - new or used Speaker | |
| All Hail the meek --yet mighty – NODE 2i I use a Node 2i as well. I really like their interface, as I can use Amazon music as well. I have it powered with a Teddy Pardo LPS and run an outboard DAC (Rega DAC-R). In my system/room it’s more than adequate and I like the sonics I get from th... | |
| Music first or sound first? Would have to be music first. I'm perfectly happy working on projects around the shop listening to a cheap Ali-Express bluetooth speaker, but the real magic is when I go to the listening room, sit down, and LISTEN. | |
| Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama tEktOn, pass | |
| From B&W 804 D3 to Focal Sopra 2? Not necessarily high watts, but need a 2 ohm stable amp to handle the impedance dip. | |
| if you had this system, what would you do to make it sound the best you can | |
| What next? Node X is kind of spendy, if you don't need the added features, pick up a used Node 2i | |
| Your greatest high end audio purchase!!! Been at this since the eighties. Best high end audio purchase is kind of spurious. The room. Bought our current property a few years back, and it's the first time I've ever had a fully dedicated space to listen. Inspired me so much that I upgra... | |
| Outstanding Reel to Reel Vendor Curt at reel to reel tech is great. He refurbed my father's B77 (which I now look after) that got me started in this pursuit as a young boy. | |
| Magico A3 replacement I'd treat the room and keep the current speakers. |