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| The Science of Cables My situation hopefully would not apply to all of you:My expensive cables always sound better if they cost more than my local audio club buddies'. But strangely, the same new cables typically sound much worst than my last ones from their perspecti... | |
| A DAC that can make digital sound analog? Audio Aero Capitole Signature or higher model. | |
| Klipsch!. The worst speaker company, EVER? I once purchased a pair of Klipschorn just for the name. My wife thought that they were some magic show prop.That’s the only positive thing I could recall about Klipschorn. | |
| What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why? There is no de facto 'BEST' speakers, but I could share the top 3 speakers that I hold onto the longest:Kharma CRM 3.2 FE <still owning>Wilson 3/2 (upgraded drivers and crossovers) <still owning>Vienna Acoustics Mahler | |
| $100k spent on music and $20k on the equipment or the other way around or 50/50 ? It truly doesn't matter.View your audio equipment investment as having a kitchen you custom ordered. Your wine and food are like the music media.I'm sure you'd enjoy every bit of both, regardless of the investment ratio. | |
| Tight bass sub recommendations +1 for RythmikOwned various REL, Velodyne, ML, Revel, SVS, Infinity, B&W, Wharfdale, Sunfire, plus others I don't care to remember... an MBL too.... Only Wilson impress more but doesn't like that price tag. I like JL too but matching it ... | |
| US Customs fees. What should I expect ? In my experience, it is completely arbitrary. I used to purchased many Burmester, Ayon and MBL preamps/dacs/amps from Europe (England / Netherlands / France / Germany). Rarely got taxed, regardless of USPS or UPS.But for "inexpensive" stuff like K... | |
| Does it make sense to use 6k$ Nos tube with 5K$ tube amplifier? I am a cheap guy: Never buy an entertainment center that cost more than the TV.The same applies here: Never buy $$$$$$$ tubes that cost more than your amp. Your tubes deserve better. | |
| The Music Room They are honest but don't expect good deals. If you don't mind paying 10-25% more for typical used gears, they absolutely give you peace of mind --- as long as you don't need to return them.Been a customer a few times. Stop dealing with them. ... | |
| $35K to spend, how will you build a system? I agree with ricred1 too ... always start with the speakers that are appropriate to the room size and fit your music taste. Then find the matching power amp. The rest gets easier after that.Cables would be 2nd to last. Room treatment / racks /... | |
| Maze Audio and other audiophile power cords I guess my question should be re-phrased as: Are those Oyaide plugs without the laser hologram sticker just OEMs, or their authenticity is truly questionable?Thanks | |
| Vac 200 IQ vs Ayon orthosII I found it surprising that some people still keep saying Ayon is from China. The fact is not entirely correct.Ayon is an Austrian company. It’s top line models (CD2/CD3/CD5/S3/S5/Triton/Orthos/Crossfire/Sparks/Sunrise, etc) are all made in Austri... | |
| Audio Artistry CBT36K Line Array Speaker - Any listening and building experience God bless all of you for the great information.I guess my math in original post is way off. :-)I just noticed an stock CBT36 is now available at $6000 new, while a smaller, stock CBT24 could be had at less than $1500 shipped.Truly intriguing! | |
| Subwoofer for classical music listener God bless some of you who described the short-coming of subwoofers perfectly. I have my share of struggles with them for years. My current preference is I would not consider to own a pair of speakers if they need subwoofers. The cost of gettin... | |
| Anyone has experience with Sheer Audio's 01A DHT preamp? The setup ... iMac music server -> LogiTech Transporter -> dCS Purcell/Delius -> Sheer Audio DHT preamp -> either an DIY 46 tube SET or Ayon Triton or an DIY Cary 805 AE clone using 211 tube -> either Legend Mk II (pre Von Gaylord) ... |