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| Retip or try new @gxleetw So you have the Xono. I owned this unit for a while years ago. IF you have not used this stage at its highest gain level, you should know that it may be noisy. When I tried, I found there to be an audible rush with some low output cartrid... | |
| Retip or try new Even if the cartridge can be retipped, given its age, consider that it may need work on its suspension, etc. I don’t have experience with your cartridge, but it looks like it sold for $3K new about 30 years ago, which is a handsome price for a car... | |
| A Somewhat, Affordable Aurender I just received an Aurender A1000 demo unit from the Aurender team to evaluate over the coming weeks. It is roughly the same build size as the N200 - about .75” wider. As for first impressions, I think Aurender really got this unit right in term... | |
| Recommendation for tube preamp @hoytis When people ask me about tube preamps in this range, I don’t hesitate to suggest the PS Audio BHK Preamp. You can get them used for around $3200, and you can then invest a little bit into aftermarket tubes (the Brimar CV4003 are excellent ... | |
| Which External Linear PSU Upgrade for my Router? These are on higher price points, but will also deliver on a higher level of performance: Farad Super3, around $550-700 Ferrum HYPSOS, around $1200-1400 The Ferrum option is very versatile as it allows you to customize the voltage should you wa... | |
| Borresen vs. Raidho @gonnapena For a center, perhaps look at the Scansonic MB Center channel. It is made by the same parent company as Raidho and sounds great for what a center is intended to do. In full transparency, I am an authorized Scansonic dealer. | |
| Aurender AP20 Impressions @bornie I apologize for the delay in response as I was offline for a few weeks there. Yes, the AP20 can be left on at all times and runs cool. I have used the MC10 on both the AP20 and my N30SA with great success. The MC10 does bring improved cl... | |
| Solo streamer @lalitk Most of these comparisons were completed on my reference system over the last 2-3 years, which is pretty much up to date on my virtual systems page, aside from additional accessories and tweaks that have been added since: https://www.audi... | |
| Solo streamer I do also agree that the N200 is worthy of a DAC $5K+. This is what I mentioned at the very beginning of this thread (not the $5K, but that this may result in the search for a better DAC). I’ve seen this journey pan out so many times with my clien... | |
| Solo streamer @lalitk I agree between the N20 and N30SA but I’ve spent time with all of the analog output series DACs except for the new A1000, and I heard pretty big steps between the A200, A15, and A20. You have experience with the dedicated streamers, so lik... | |
| Solo streamer @lalitk The difference is pretty substantial, sonically. I don’t think the A200 would deliver any better than what he’s got going now. The DAC3 is a good DAC at its price point, and the N200 is a more transparent and engaging streamer than what is... | |
| Master clock generator @digitaljoseph I realize you may not have purchased the AP20 yet. If you haven’t read my evaluation on it, you can find it here: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/aurender-ap20-impressions I still have it on my floor, and it is excellent. I... | |
| Master clock generator @digitaljoseph If you want to use a master clock with both the AP20 and the Eosteric transport, you will need to find one that has both 75 Ohm and 50 Ohm outputs, as the Esoteric takes a 50 Ohm cable, and the AP20 uses a 75 Ohm one. I am an Aurend... | |
| T+A Dac 200 with HDMI Thanks for pointing that out. I haven’t had any of my clients express issues, but in looking at the design, I see what you mean. If you use an AC Cable with a thicker barrel on the connector, it could be problematic. I’ll point it out to the T+A t... | |
| Solo streamer I know I mentioned “best under $15K”, but many of the DACs I mention make models in the $4-7K range that are worth considering. Not inexpensive as you just paid a good amount for your streamer, but it’s something to consider as you move forward in... |