bobbydd
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| DAC connection: which type gives highest fidelity? Reason I ask:Considering a Denafrips ladder dac (probably the Pontus II), into which I would run a Node 2i.Want to know what I'm doing and what to expect before I jump.Thanks! | |
| Turntable versus tonearm versus cartridge: which is MOST important? Not a trolling question.A lot of people use Hana's on quite good TT's in that price category, as an example. Nowadays $10K is mid priced, crazy as it seems. | |
| Turntable versus tonearm versus cartridge: which is MOST important? Wow this question has caused a few sparks!!And some varied responses, all the better to understand the issue.Basically, I'm in the process of upgrading my TT in my second system. The current unit is vintage (Pioneer PL600 - the good one) into a H... | |
| New TT, Arm and MC Cartridge Nice work!Give us a report after you spin some vinyl. I'm interested in the results, partly because that shop is local to me as well...All the best. | |
| Pass XA 25 versus Parasound A21+ - anyone compare? Honestly, I hear no edge or grain with the XA 25. This is with the Pulsar's, which have quite a revealing but very low distortion tweeter.I am not very familiar with the Harbeth's, but I doubt there would be any adverse interaction between those ... | |
| Pass XA 25 versus Parasound A21+ - anyone compare? After starting this thread last year I ended up buying the XA 25. Running it with Joseph Audio Pulsar 2's.Very happy with the sound. Neutral tonal balance, liquid and dimensional with good staging. Bass is very good, tuneful, with good output d... | |
| What is the #1 equipment want currently on your HiFi horizon??? Feickert Volare for my second system. And maybe a Hi Fi Rose for my main rig ... | |
| Digital upgrade: new disc player or better streamer? Just came across this:Hi Fi Rose 150 streamer/network playerAnyone familiar? | |
| Digital upgrade: new disc player or better streamer? Appreciate the input so far.A question I have is: ultimately, which has better ultimate sound quality, a Ruby playing CDs and SACDs or a Lumin T2 or Bricasti M3 streaming Qobuz?If streaming even at the $5K level is inferior, may just limit the med... | |
| Turntable rumble: what causes it? The turntable sits on an antique wrought iron table with glass top. It sits about 5 feet from the speakers. BTW the table does have a decent suspension, and weighs about 25 pounds. | |
| Amplification: what are the biggest advances of the last 40 years? Some audiophile friends and sales people are of the opinion that "older amplifiers are outdated' and therefore cannot compete with the better new high end amps".Personally, I'm skeptical of such statements, hence my original post.Is it true that t... | |
| Amplification: what are the biggest advances of the last 40 years? One reason I'm asking:During a recent visit at my local dealer, I inquired as to why the new amplifier we were listening to was so expensive?The reply was something to the effect that "well, the technology and parts quality of these newer generati... | |
| Wilson Audio Sabrina X Reviewed ! WOW My take on Wilson's after owning several models over 30 years, as well as owning at present a set of Magico's as well as a pair of Joseph Audio's:Wilson excels at cabinet design resulting in high output capability. They excel in dynamics, as well... | |
| New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2 Using my Pulsar 2's with a Pass XA25. In my medium sized room sound is wonderful. Sound Anchor stands help as well.I think a Luxman might work well also.Higher power tubes should work as well.Have no intention of swapping out the JA's. | |
| New turntable: TW or Obama? Guys please don't take anything I post politically. All tongue in cheek on my part as evidently some here took the original title seriously.Back to the tables.My SOTA/SME is 30 years old, Brazilian rosewood. Bought it new and not going anywhere.... |