blindjim
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| $35K to spend, how will you build a system? @innawould you mind PM me? Sorry I’ve been busy with the fallout left by Irma. Been cutting off the trees it left planted onto my roof. Whew! Thus far no tremendous devastation. All seems easily mendable. The amount of tree debris is astonishing... | |
| $35K to spend, how will you build a system? @inna > thanks.Get out of my head man! lolYou’re beginning to scare me some. You are pretty close on what I’ll seek in the end. Your input is immensely appreaciated don’t think it isn’t.The Epsilon Alias’s I feel are gonna be out of reach and ... | |
| Are the folks at Vandersteen ok? I asked a similar question years ago about a prominent high end audio manufacturer as I was unable for a week or so to even get a call returned regarding info on a device I was intent on acquiring. And did buy it shortly thereafter. The maker’s... | |
| $35K to spend, how will you build a system? Parsons > Preamp = Atma-Sphere MP-1 3.3 $9000 (used) - Amps = Thoress 845 SET monos $4500 (used)Blindjim > nice. Thanks. Sorry for being so late to reply her. Irma has given me some troubles so I’ve been a bit preoccupied.845’s? a... | |
| 2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K Willgolf > Wilson Audio Duette 2's on sale on this site.Blindjim > thanks much. I’m looking farther and newer up the food chain. Sorry these would not be of interest to me presently. | |
| Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC Had to step in here. Too good to pass up. Loads of good stuff on several digital fronts being expressed.I would agree, it does not seem 'jitter' is the real issue.looks like it is a matter more of or for, the DAC's presentation. Good luck finding... | |
| Best Headphones $150? Finding something that meets your needs is fun. Finding something that meets your needs and is less expensive than you thought it would be is outstanding. FYI …. Just to provide closure.Certainly by now, some other brand or model will exceed what ... | |
| Deciphering Shunyata chronological history for upgrade paths @ricred1 > I'm debating between getting the Denali power conditioner or new power cords. I even have a debate about which power cord to get. Is there a significant difference between Sigma and Alpha power cords? Does the Alpha offer more value... | |
| 2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K pokey77 > It is the $30-45k total-cost systems that get me dreamingblindjim > you and me both!!You ever get to La hoya in San Diego area? I saw a listing for a dealership there which says they carry YG, Master Audio, Wilson, etc. was just w... | |
| Deciphering Shunyata chronological history for upgrade paths Either try buying something used, or borrow some from the Cable Co. I’ve been out of the loop for too long now to really recommend anything current.I will say this however…. Which ever power cord feeds the power line conditioner its voice or influ... | |
| 2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K @pokey77Don’t look!! stay out of the big room!!! Always. Did I hear you say the haegel monos were akin to the sound of older Levinson amps? Although I’ve heard the Levinson amps sound very nice, they’ve always seemed to polite to my ears. I like ... | |
| Review: Thor Audio TA 1000 MK II Tube preamp you are welcome. Enjoy. | |
| which is better? Stereo Amp or Monoblocks? I don’t think amp makers will make amps which have everything their mono blocks have in their 2 ch amps. Not even in their dual mono single box setups. In fact there are a lot of ‘mono’ amps which are merely ‘bridged’ stereo amps, even if dual mon... | |
| Need suggestions please! Electrical noise in my system and it's driving me crazy! “Power lines are underground”Thinking about this some things came to mind….Is your 100a box fed by the main 200a service? Usually sub boxes or sub feeds have something from the main service being used in common… such as the ‘common’ or neutral ... | |
| 3 headphone Dac Amps compared Nicely done. I’m looking to get one such DAC myself. Headphones too. It’s a big help. You’re off to a great start! Enjoy. |