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| Gustard R26 I bought the Gustard A26 a couple weeks ago for one of my headphone setups. I wanted to see what all the hype is about.... For wifi I have good results with this basic bridge: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5RCZQH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_a... | |
| Streamer/server newbie @mahler123 Not to disagree too much with what you said but the lower cost streamers are not that good. The Bluesound Node (I have N130) is not bad for the cost but the USB audio out is poor and not compatible with all devices. ifi Zen Stream buggy... | |
| Streamer/server newbie Intel NUC Roon Server is around $600. A Raspberry Pi 4 with Ropiee is about $250 + linear power supply $90. Roon lifetime subscription $830. Spend the rest on a good DAC, amp, speakers, headphones if any of those items you already have are some... | |
| Integrated SET... My Willsenton R300 had a board fail on it just when I was demoing it to sell to a guy who drove quite a way to see it....not a fun experience for either of us. Completely stopped making sound. As it is a new model maybe give the designers some tim... | |
| Need to build a headphone system Sennheiser HD800S headphone comes to mind for that particular music you like but also because of the fairly light weight and large earcups that would accommodate hearing aids better than most other headphones. Also the Hifiman HE1000SE previously ... | |
| Headphone amps I cannot listen to solid state anything anymore. Has to be R2R DAC and tube amplification. Maybe I am used to that tone. I have a few setups for headphones. The main system is Lumin U1 Mini with linear power supply, Denafrips Pontus II R2R DAC (l... | |
| Old days & steamers vs newer stuff? @audioguy85 There is a very good chance that you are partially deaf...start learning sign language. 😁 | |
| Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update I just updated my Pontus II that was running with a Lumin U1 Mini. It used to make a popping sound once in a while and now that is gone. In addition the overall sound is noticeably better. The software and driver install was a PITA in Windows. E... | |
| I bought the new Denafrips terminator mk2 dac help and ? On connections One thing to consider with all this equipment is how resolving are the speakers and amplifier? I went from a Lumin U1 Mini and Pontus II to a Lumin U1 with LPS and Venus II. I had to really strain my ears to hear that the soundstage seemed sligh... | |
| Western Electric 12AX7 coming this summer. Given the situation with Russia and China it is a good thing USA will provide some supply. Other than JJ in Slovakia are there any others outside of Russia or China? | |
| Recommendations for a vacum tube tester Yes I find the Orange pretty good for quickly testing 12AX7s and other small 9 pin preamp tubes. I like that it gives you a reading for both sides of the tube to see if they are well matched or not. And the tester is fairly small and simple to use... | |
| Recommendations for a vacum tube tester I also have this one: https://orangeamps.com/products/accessories/amplifier-management/valve-tester/ But it is more for guitar amp tubes than the numerous other kinds of hifi tubes. There is some debate if it is really that accurate but if you ... | |
| Recommendations for a vacum tube tester I have the Maximatcher. https://maximatcher.com Well built and reliable. | |
| Can someone suggest a lush tube integrated under $3000 used Many 300B amps would do the trick. Icon Audio Stereo 300 MKII (300B) which I own is exactly what you are looking for but might be a long time before you see one under $3k. Maybe under $4k used if you are lucky. It replaces Willsenton R300 which ... | |
| Galion TS120 Musictek.com is a USA seller of Cayin. I bought my HA-6A tube headphone amp from them. Good service. I only have that one Cayin amp to compare but it seems very well built and has a very detailed sound. Almost solid state resolution. I am sure ... |