bluethinker
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| use of ChatGPT for HIFI @cjmarkle - I agree 100%. These are tools designed to foster addictive behaviors. And addictive behaviors leads to tiered pricing. And tiered pricing leads to big income streams for these companies. I've worked in emerging technology on the west c... | |
| Power cords: Kimber Kable Palladium @kennyc - How would you describe the Snake River Taishaka power cables? With power cables, I personally believe the differences are subtle. Other components, such as Dacs, bring much larger sonic differences… I’m curious about your impressions o... | |
| Buchardt e50 reviews @dwest1023 - Congrats on the new speakers. It’s sounds like they are a home run. How would you compare them to the Buchardt 400 mkii speakers? What would you describe as the nuanced or stark differences? @artistx - Those Wharfedale Linton speake... | |
| Upgrade to sound quality of Dynaudio Heritage speakers @jmascian - Congrats. I suspect you’ll be pleased with that amp paired with the Dynaudio speakers. I use a Solid Steel amp stand in my office system. They’re made in Italy and are high quality and, in my opinion, aesthetically pleasing. They come ... | |
| Selling collection directly in the pacific northwest? @lizardloungerecords - I’m also in Portland. I second Echo Audio as a worthy option if you want to streamline and simplify the sale of those audio components. You’d make more money selling yourself, but if time and expediency is important, Echo is... | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades I understand where AudioMan58 is coming from comparing these components. Why? Because I have the LTA preamp on one system and a Gryphon Diablo 120 paired with another speaker. They are both outstanding performers. Unfortunately, both of these syst... | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades @audioman58 - Thank you for the extensive write up! Out of curiosity, what do you think are the top 1-2 improvements with the level 3 upgrade in your system? Let’s say with the new Rays tubes and your Telefunken tube? Image depth? Sound st... | |
| Buchardt e50 reviews @stevehuff - Steve - which Luxman amp are you using the e50? | |
| Your Favorite Room at AXPONA 2025? I would love to have been able to attend. Out of curiosity, can anyone share, and report on, the SoulNote room? Specifically, I am wondering if anyone heard the A3 SoulNote integrated amp? | |
| Matching a amplifier to speakers @twangy57 - As a fellow owner of Dynaudio speakers, I strongly encourage you to find a higher wattage amp with high current. I think Dynaudio voices them to sound their best that way. I have run them with a lower wattage amp and they’re anemic tha... | |
| Linear Tube Audio Micro ZOTL - Version -3 in-depth upgrade information @audioman58 - Have you received the level 3 preamp yet? I’m very curious to hear your thoughts once you’ve heard it in your system. Any updates to share? | |
| Buchardt e50 reviews @artistx - Are you planning on picking up a pair of the e50 speakers? | |
| Buchardt e50 reviews @drubin - It’s been awhile since I auditioned Harbeth speakers, so take my comparison with a grain of salt. On a side note, how would you compare the qualities of your Class A amps? Specifically, how would you compare the Sugden to the Luxman? | |
| Buchardt e50 reviews @drubin - I’ve demoed Harbeth speakers but have never owned a pair. I’d say the Buchardt have more bass than the Harbeth. To my ears, Buchardt speakers are a little more rich and warm sounding. I recommend driving them with a more powerful amp tho... | |
| Where Next? (Streaming Rig) @lurch-uk - I’m also contemplating some upgrades which includes moving components to different systems in my home and office. I also have the Zenith mkiii streamer/music server. In the future, I’d love to hear the pulsar and potentially upgrade t... |