cat_doorman
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| When choosing new Speakers, what matters most to you? I don’t care how it measures if I don’t like the way it sounds. And if I like the way it sounds then why do I care how it measures. It’s not like I have the option to EQ my ears and I doubt they have a flat curve. The most important spec is price... | |
| Preamp shootout: Linear tube audio, Modwright, etc. There’s a tube rolling thread about the MZ3, which was the same circuitry as the pre until the latest update, but I didn’t see anything specifically about bass issues. Another contender for you might be the Aric Audio Motherlode II. Review | |
| UPS vs LPS Very different animals. A linear power supply usually converts AC to a specific DC voltage for a device. It provides clean, ripple free power. An uninterruptible power supply uses an inverter to generate AC power from a battery in case of an outag... | |
| Any direct comparisons between Decware SE34I.5 and SE84UFO2? @jacano that sounds like exactly the scenario I wanted to avoid. I had almost made up my mind when I realized that rather than buying more different amps, what I really needed was a better preamp since I’m still using a Schiit Saga+. As it turns o... | |
| The response for REL regarding subwoofers That makes sense if you’re using the speaker level input. There might be other options, though you’d need to be careful and run the numbers. With the speakers being so efficient, depending on your listening levels, the speaker level voltage could... | |
| Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided “Not all those who wander are lost.” If I had the time and means I'd churn through a bunch of gear just to have first hand experience with it. The only way to be absolutely sure is to try something in your room, with your music, with your ears.... | |
| Best DAC+Volume Control under $1000 (used) Since you’re only using a digital source you might consider an inexpensive passive or if you want a remote control and a little tube sparkle, something like a Schiit Saga+. This opens up your DAC choices to those without volume control. | |
| New ZU Omen DEF Supreme How does upgrading what you have compare to the new model less your trade in plus shipping? Aren’t the full range drivers and cabinet the same (and already broken in)? It might be nice to get a a different color or a new paint job, but shipping is... | |
| Buying the right tool (aka gear) the first time... Are you the kind of person that constantly second guesses yourself? Have you already “been there, done that” enough so you can categorically state preferences without doubt? Do you have a budget in mind or a performance goal? Are you in a hurry?if... | |
| Is today’s contemporary music lacking? Don’t blame the artists, blame the public. Popular music is a money making venture that churns out more of whatever sells. Not sure exactly where the shift happened. There are still outliers though. It could be a lack of music education. Some of i... | |
| What do audiophiles do in their cars? The car is usually talk radio or a phone call or maybe a podcast or mp3 from my phone. It’s really just an afterthought. On the motorcycle I’m usually wearing ear plugs under my helmet. Wind can be loud. Gotta protect your hearing. | |
| Tube or R-2R DAC for Tube System I’m having difficulty with “or”. I bought my first external DAC and am really happy with it. No complaints at all. Then I bought another one of a different type “just to try it out”. It’s pretty damn good, too. The thing I’ve noticed is that the d... | |
| Class A into Class AB My (limited) understanding is that class B designates a push/pull configuration with each device (tube, transistor) handling one half cycle. During the transition between devices there is distortion. Class A is always on, drawing the same amount o... | |
| MHDT Orchid TUBE ROLLING Just wanted to say thanks for the helpful info. I left the stock tube powered on for a few days, but I never really warmed up to it. I’m not sure exactly what was missing, maybe just a bit thin. But a handy (and well made) adapter with an NOS Ampe... | |
| Need help buying new speaker cable My first thought when reading the title was that someone had started a gofundme for speaker cables.Definitely have your cables repaired. Look at the terminals on your amp and see if there are any other connection options that might work better tha... |