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| Review of the Raven Audio Osprey Integrated Tube Amp and Corvus Reference Monitors Nice review. I had to go to Osprey website to see what type of amp we are dealing with here. unusual design with 2 stage output and push pull. Looks like Raven has ignored the SET option--I guess because so many are opting for speakers with l... | |
| Looking for advice for a good 3.5mm to RCA What quality audio component has a 3.5mm out? I"m guessing the audioquest is better quality than what is upstream of it. Jerry | |
| Balanced Power Technology BPT3.5 running very hot Please let us know if you solve it. Jerry | |
| Tube Rollers! Which has more impact to your sound- Rectifier or Power (and why)? Output tubes can change the character of the sound and frequency distribution, e.g., more bass. Rectifier can treemendously add to clarity, punch, and dynamics of sound. Inputs can be both. Jerry | |
| DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER @ghdprentice Indeed, well said. It would be hard to put together a system just by reading on the internet and that is what some people do. Others try to do a lot of auditioning either in showrooms or using liberal return policies. I do it anoth... | |
| Seller Unresponsive after payment. find out what the deadline is to file a paypal claim. I think it is 6 months. As long as he is not pushing you past any deadline, be patient. I ran an ebay business for years, sold millions of $ of merchandise, and never lost a dime on US sales... | |
| DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER @blackbag20 My summary of this thread would be that there are 2 camps, one likes adding a preamp, and one doesn't. Nobody knows which one is right, and probably it depends on the system, there is probably no single right answer. but what I think... | |
| Balanced Power Technology BPT3.5 running very hot @gte357s No, it is not normal. I didn't say that because everyone else had. I wonder why you need both the BTE and the PP? the PP should be all you need. Jerry | |
| Specific i2s cable for use with Sonnet Morpheus DAC & 3rd party DDC @soix I just got back from running errands. I had a polite response ready for you, but you want to throw mud, I'm done. I have no use for comments like that above. Jerry | |
| Testing Ethernet switch @tvrgeek It isn't the value of your posts, it's the thought that counts. I know you try. | |
| Specific i2s cable for use with Sonnet Morpheus DAC & 3rd party DDC I2S does not use a standard ethernet cable. The advantages of I2S are also greatly exaggerated, to the point where you see people choosing components based on IS2 availability. Jerry | |
| Balanced Power Technology BPT3.5 running very hot Don’t think it is the power plant. My guess is that you have a short or a mis-wire pulling high current all the time. The good news is that your power plant has a wattmeter built into it (at least my previous generation one does). So look at the... | |
| DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER Paul, There is a large contingenet of people out there who think adding a preamp adds to the quality of the signal headed to the speakers. these are mostly the people selling preamps. Add to that those who have bought a pre-amp and want to defe... | |
| New to Streaming Like soix and ghd said above, qobuz is much superior. I also like soix's recommendations for streamers and also I have a Allo USBridge signature in my spare system that is good for the money. with a bluesound, you get a pretty good streamr but a... | |
| USB Cable - A to B I wouldn’t spend $500 on a cable in your system. buy a $100 audioquest cinnamon. It has silver plating and will serve you well. Put the rest in a fund toward a Hugo TT or a DAVE. The DAC is the heart of your system. Jerry PS don't take this as ... |