celo
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| Initial impression of the Nuprime ST-10 amp Thanks for the update. Just curious, which amp you ended up with? | |
| Initial impression of the Nuprime ST-10 amp @whitestix So, you kept the Nuprime or Red Dragon? :)same question for @kdude66 | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? I have owned/heard Hypex NC400, TI 3116/3118, ST TDA7498.I know NC400 is highly rated. However, I prefer my Tripath TA2022 and TK2050 Topping amps to it. Tripath doesn’t measure like others but who cares. I like what I hear. That’s why I have ears... | |
| What sonic characteristics matter the most? This is a great question! It should have received more response. I admit, I don’t know how to explain what I like with the right words but I can try to give you an idea at least. My first priority is the 3D/holographic imaging/soundstage. When I h... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective @teajay great post! I am in the second category. I don’t care about perfect this perfect that. Super highend, amazing clarity, detailed, etc. etc. I don’t care how amazing their measurements are. I am after a system where it glues me to the chair ... | |
| MHDT or Border Patrol @teajay for instance would you say Orchid is a better value than Lab12 DAC1 SE?I know these questions may be boring for you (which is totally understandable). However, not many of us get to test/buy these units. I personally would pick the one wh... | |
| MHDT or Border Patrol @teajay when is the Orchid review coming?I am very interested in this DAC because of the TDA1541 chip. However, not sure if it does the 3D holographic thing well. This is my first priority. That’s why I bought the LTA MZ2. Would you say Orchid, at... | |
| Fantastic Customer Service from Audio Classics So nice to hear people like you taking time to share their experiences. Usually you see negatives written here:)I have never done business with them but I have heard and seen their website before. I know it won’t make sense to some of you but I wo... | |
| Line magnetic 518 with Harbeth SHL5+ If you are on Facebook, join the Unofficial Harbeth group. I am sure you will get more and quicker answers on there. | |
| What is as tube sounding as Conrad today? @bondmanp special thanks to you for taking time and finding out preamps for me. I really appreciate it. | |
| What is as tube sounding as Conrad today? @lou_setriodes I don’t want to be one of those people who says I will keep you posted and then never writes back. I don’t promise but I will keep you posted. Though, it will be a long while (probably end of August maybe later) since I am constantl... | |
| What is as tube sounding as Conrad today? Thanks to all of you for the responses! I did buy a CJ PV-5 today with extra tubes (never installed new tubes). Including shipping, PayPal fees, etc. I didn’t pay $300 but paid a fair price where I didn’t have to stretch my budget too much. Can’t ... | |
| What is as tube sounding as Conrad today? Argghh I wrote a long response and thanks to Audiogon deleted all of it!@roberjerman: I hear you! I have tried almost all Class D chips. They have something that I do not like in the highs which I cannot pinpoint. However, TA2022 chip from Tripath... | |
| What is as tube sounding as Conrad today? Thanks for the replies. I am well aware $300 (even for a used unit) is not enough moola for a great preamp. However, I read from here and there on the forums little Chinese preamps or some DIY kits sound fantastic. Some even $50! Now, I am not s... | |
| Minimum recommended amplification requirements and amplifier matching Thanks!No, I know what the designer of my speakers think, Alan Shaw. He thinks for my SHL5 and his other speakers, 100wpc is more than enough. He does not say you need to get 100wpc but 100wpc is a good power if you want some reserve power. I agre... |