blackbag20

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Nearfield Low-Level Listening : New Speakers or EQ? Thoughts?
EQ will work ... good luck!  
Anyone else ever deal with Tidal "support"?
Spotify sucks too, SQ wise ... and they're mean to musicians. Take a look at Wiim Ultra.  It's app and streamer are easy to use and sounds great with good upstream gear. Take in this review and go forth: https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2024/07/1... 
Can we make major musical discoveries at age 50, 65, or 80?
@chippieboy  And she is hot ...  
What were your favorite gear additions in 2024?
Revel F206  
Neutral preamplifier recommendation $1K new
I would probably try Vincent but Kara gets good press ... Good luck!  
«Today’s Lyrics Are Pathetically Bad» Rick Beato
@mapman ... funny and good point!  
Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design
Perfectly legitimate question to me ...  
Neutral preamplifier recommendation $1K new
You might want to check out an Audio Alchemy unit at TMR.  It received many accolades ... Upgraded, external power supply.  Meets budget! Good luck ....  https://tmraudio.com/components/preamplifiers/audio-alchemy-ddp-1-dac-with-ps-5-6-power-supp... 
Nakamichi CA-7 preamp
@bigpowell what will you upgrade to? I have an APT Holman that is dead quiet and bested many pre units costing thousands: Odyssey Tempest, for instance. I've been thinking of restoring it but wondering if it's easier to get a newer unit Happy H... 
2025 Audio System Wish List Time!
  Floor-standing speakers that achieve true low 30Hz (-3dB) frequency, are priced under $5,000, are at least 90% made in the U.S., and possess all the desirable sonic qualities of end-game speakers.   Tyler Acoustics: T2   https://tyleracousti... 
Lower power on left channel
Good luck, OP!    
How Many Times Do You Have To Listen To Understand A Piece Of Music?
AC DC about a minute Chopin ... days RUSH ... eternity     
Starting my showroom again
If you could post your business plan we could be more helpful!    
Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis
learned a lot from this thread ... thanks OP!! Relatively new to Jazz ...  
Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis
At this point, prefer MD but I never found the muted trumpet appealing as he. Chet's voice is a vibe!!