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| Cables for Leben/Devore- Nordost? Ebm I tried Purist Aqueous cables many years ago and really liked them. I'll have a look or listen, good thought. | |
| Cables for Leben/Devore- Nordost? Thanks guys. @Three_easy_payments, I like what you say about immediacy and I understand what you are saying. That's something I always look for so I appreciate your thoughts. I also have some experience with WW. Can you toss a word of two about... | |
| Never Used -- in Sealed Box Dealers have to buy minimums to carry product lines. Thinning the herd. | |
| 1st Post Intro & Ramblings I spent a good amount of time researching good components because I wanted it to sound good. I don't care if it looks good I only want it to sound good. I spent good money got everything home and have good components because good sound comes from... | |
| $7000 preamp vs $700 receiver - Is the difference THAT significant? “Nothing Else Matters”. Why does Qobuz have loads of Metallica but Tidal has zero? Sucks big time. | |
| $7000 preamp vs $700 receiver - Is the difference THAT significant? McIntosh makes really nice American gear. They use high quality components that make sense, and can be sourced around the world if needed. They’re not designed by some yahoo that will smolt exotic metal that nobody will be able to figure it out wh... | |
| Speakers for Manley amps @esputnix What Manley amps do you have? I like the look of the 300B monoblocks. Anyone he any experience with them? | |
| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings Search “Leben tube chart” to get an idea of how flexible it can be. Beautiful amp. | |
| $7000 preamp vs $700 receiver - Is the difference THAT significant? I’d look at the big picture. If you can set your speakers up properly that’s a big plus. If you have one in a corner and another in a hallway, you might see tonal differences but don’t expect miracles. If you have great setup and amp you can hea... | |
| Your most indispensable "tweak"? Mrtennis coasters for my glasses. | |
| Are there any tube amps that don't give off any--- If you use a higher efficiency speaker you can generally use a lower powered amp. In addition, some designs use less power and put off less heat. | |
| Pre to meet 2021 goals Thanks tweak1 years ago I had a balanced air system and enjoyed it greatly. The balanced part never got a rise in my Levi’s, but it wasn’t the high end Ayre stuff either. I wonder if he’s modding those units! | |
| Pre to meet 2021 goals mrdecibel, thanks for your Benchmark suggestion, I will add it to the list and have a look. I relate more to the sledge hammer game at the carnival. After you get enough of the form correct you can usually ring the bell. hilde45, I appreciat... | |
| Pre to meet 2021 goals @hilde45Here's a little more than you asked for:I grew up in NJ with family in Manhattan so concerts and music venues were a constant for us (small clubs, indoor/outdoor arenas, small/medium bars, medium/large dance clubs, parks, etc.). My parent... | |
| Pre to meet 2021 goals I appreciate the additional responses. Tvad- I've never heard of either of those pieces and will check them out. @hilde45, lol- married once, keep cars for 5+ years, still have the same wallet I was given 32 years ago for my 15th birthday. 2-3... |