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| Amplifier Longevity Question +1 @erik_squires And I would say not just output transistors but any transistors. If an amp drifts out of spec, or if it is a Class A or AB amp and that constantly generates a lot of heat, the transistors can get exhausted and not perform their s... | |
| Streamer creates a Wow experience @sns I will put my bet on digital file serving (on a local high-performance music server) to be the de facto standard for high resolution / high fidelity playback. Even though streaming using high quality Ethernet/optical and quality switches/recl... | |
| Streamer creates a Wow experience I love reading posts like this. What DAC(s) are you feeding the iFi, and do you feel it is now close or even better to your CD playback? I love demoing high quality streamer/servers for people to prove that bits are not just bits. That jaw-droppi... | |
| Amplifier Longevity Question Generally electronics should last a good 20-30 years of moderate to regular use before its capacitors and other electronic components do not perform as well as they should. Given that you haven’t used them that heavily, you should probably expect ... | |
| Just enjoying it Don’t discount yourself, that sounds like a really good combination of gear. I see you live in Plymouth. I’m in Minnetonka just south of you. I’ve been thinking of getting a pair of Maggie 1.7i myself just to play around with so let me know if yo... | |
| Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi streaming @bobbyloans Given you are using a Bluesound node, I would say that you are correct that should not worry about it. While the Node is an incredible value for the price and I have owned multiple in the past, its built-in streamer does not produce th... | |
| What is the best sounding GZ34 / 5AR4 rectifier tube you've ever heard? @dekay Good point. While most units that utilize GZ34 and 5AR4 can also accept other variants like 5R4, 5U4G and 274B, not all do. You have to make sure they can handle the differences. That said, I’ve owned about a dozen units from different manu... | |
| Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi streaming Depending on the streamer’s or DAC’s WiFi and Ethernet isolation, it is generally better to use WiFi unless you can connect a switch from a long Ethernet line and then connect a very good quality Ethernet cable for the last meter or two. Having a ... | |
| What is the best sounding GZ34 / 5AR4 rectifier tube you've ever heard? I have two favorites which depend on how you want to shape the tone of your system, and I have compared these to at least a dozen other variants. The Philips 5R4GYS from Holland is a wonderful one. It brings thicker harmonics and bloom and wide s... | |
| Shrill high frequencies +1 lalitk | |
| Beware of scam listings - users now have positive feedback. @ozzy62 Fair point, but if it was indeed a scam listing they probably wouldn’t and if they did you could report it to customer service and they’d likely delete it. It’s not something I’m condoning as regular practice, but one I encourage if there ... | |
| Sub Confusion @thebingster IMO that last Hz matters more than it appears. Those measurements are at -6db. In reality, the S/812 is likely more like 24hz at -3db and the S/510 is probably 29hz at -3db. Both are not great measurements compared to many subs that ... | |
| Please Help - Marantz PM 7000N Wharfedale and Marantz are considered a match made in heaven by many. It is where I started investing myself many many years ago. That said, it will produce a sound that is on the warmer side, which is great for the music styles you list, but it w... | |
| Sub Confusion I agree with just about everyone’s posts. That said, 80Hz high pass might be a bit high for your speakers considering they can dig down to 26Hz. If your goal with subs is to clear up the frequency spectrum and deepen the soundstage, you likely wan... | |
| Preamp/DAC Suggestions @grateful_dad The T+A DAC 200 that @gasnsteering mentions is exceptional for its price as a DAC preamp combo. In full disclosure, I am an authorized T+A dealer as of April, but I have compared this unit amongst many others even prior to becoming a... |