charles1dad
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| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure In regard to cables. silver vs copper there are so many variables involved as cal alluded to. Either material can sound smooth and warm or cold and sterile. Quality of the wire, geometry, dielectric material chosen, connector selection, on and on.... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Cal,You did it the right way by actually listening to various amplifiers in your own audio system. At that point you just have to trust your ears and 'know' what type of sound presentation you prefer. This stuff is so personal and that is what mak... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure cal,I suspect that the F4s would quite likely work out well with the Nenuphar. I'm somewhat surprised you preferred them over the Atma-sphere M60s and the Pass Labs XA 25 with your speakers. I get that the Frankenstein's 8 watts isn't enough for ... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure The Klipsch is a high sensitivity speaker yet may possibly benefit from more power due to crossover design and big woofer control. The crossoverless, very easy to drive load Nenuphar is a different animal. S.I.T. 3 amplifier and Nenuphar is con... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure David both reviewers basically just confirm what the Cube Audio owner/designer so openly shares with everyone willing to listen to him. That extraordinary driver he painstakingly developed simply doesn’t need a NFB amplifier with gratuitous DF lev... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure I’m curious to know how the Schitt Aegir pairs with Nenuphar. On paper it seems an undesirable match given its low output impedance and very low THD figures which suggest generous use of NFB and very likely high damping factor (DF). Cube Audio int... | |
| Higher End DACs djones5, True you did not say they all sound the same but your implication seems to be there is not much difference and that money could or should perhaps be spent more wisely on other components of the audio chain. I appreciate your comments. ... | |
| Higher End DACs I don’t believe the premise that the streamed signal is compromised or flawed to the point that the quality of the front end components are moot. Too many listeners attest to the fact that higher quality servers/streaming DACs etc make a significa... | |
| Higher End DACs ufguy73,I appreciate your measured and open mind approach and you have generated an interesting. and informative thread. Many varying opinions as one would naturally expect. I agree with those who find merit in pursuing a very high quality front e... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Stephen, Thanks for sharing your initial listening impressions, you obviously had quite an enjoyable and insightful experience. It will only improve from its excellent debut. I have no doubt the Nenuphar sounds fantastic with either of your amplif... | |
| Anyone experienced the Luxman MQ-300 or/and The Air Tight ATM-300R? No matter how good the Engsrom Arne sounds "brand new from the box". IMO there’s no question that it will improve as hours of use begin to accumulate . It will most certainly relax and open up . This has been my experience with new amplifiers and... | |
| Higher End DACs My impression of DCS mirrors David’s sonic description. However I acknowledge there are listeners such as 4425 who find DCS sound quality simply superb. This is an expected and logical outcome. Different presentations appeal to different ears. ... | |
| small footprint Class A mono blocks and pre amplifier For efficient speakers I would give consideration to the highly regarded German Valvet Class A A4 mono blocks. They have other models as well. Valvet has a reputation for a very natural high quality sound.Charles | |
| Higher End DACs Mikelavigne wrote "more math is not our friend as music lovers" .This statement represents much wisdom and extensive listening experience. He’s right in my opinion. Charles | |
| Hearing aids for audiophiles? gtsynder,It's gratifying to know that you are still able to enjoy listening to music. I agree with you and am optimistic that hearing aids will continue to improve and eventually solve the challenge of listening to music in a satisfying manner.C... |