charles1dad
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| Best value Set amp for under $1500 used is ok. There have been very encouraging comments regarding the Willsenton R 300 which is a 300b SET integrated amplifier. I have not heard it but owner feedback is consistently quite positive. It falls within your stated budget. Charles | |
| Is it worth upgrading a CD player? @fleschler What I find disconcerting is the conversion of the initial data stream is achieved by up-sampling to mega hertz before down converting to one of 13 selectable sampling rates for the CD format to higher sampling rates. Did they just p... | |
| Types of Audiophiles @grannyring You nailed me with that one.😊 I have had my DAC for 12 years but will admit that I am having a new one being built currently. The Coincident components and speakers (+13 years) are staying put. Charles | |
| Rhodium...hmmm @cleeds +1. @clearthinker I'm interested in your method of arranging blind study listening for your purchasing decisions. How much time do you require to get it done. For your current audio system how long did it take to assemble and match your... | |
| Is it worth upgrading a CD player? @fleschler Yep! It would be a wonderful situation if we could audition components that interest us in our homes prior to purchase. Just isn’t possible with all of them. If you have any interest in the Pro-Ject RS 2T, you could get it from an onl... | |
| Is it worth upgrading a CD player? Have you heard any CDPs that compare at under $10K or above to your system? Such as the Luxman 03X, Accuphase DP450 (or more expensive DP550), Audio Note 4.1 (expensive too), Ayon CD10 or CD 35 II. Could it be better purchasing an equally good or... | |
| Is it worth upgrading a CD player? @fleschler I understand, it’s High End audio and everyone has an opinion. Invariably someone will prefer one or the other. There will never be an universal consensus. This is why I advocate either CD transport. I haven’t heard the Jay’s Audio tr... | |
| Chord Dave and lInear power supply Given the Dave’s relatively high price point, I’m sure Chord had good reason to utilize the SMPS. It is interesting however that in various forum discussions, people do report improved sound quality with replacement LPS. Charles | |
| Question About Capacitor Upgrade in Tube Amp @calieng Some people believe that a capacitor with a certain capacitance value must sound the same as another with the same capacitance value regardless of the type of construction. That goes against common sense for anyone with a basic underst... | |
| Is it worth upgrading a CD player? @fleschler 1. Yep, the Pro-Ject RS2T definitely has a small form factor as intended for the smaller footprint goal. It is supplied with a wall wart SMPS. They offer an optional LPS or one can purchase another brand of LPS. All I can pass along ... | |
| Recommend a good tube power amp in the 100 wpc range for under $4k 5K USD allows for some formidable amplifier choices as the numerous recommendations thus far have show. Lots of push-pull tube suggestions. This Fyne is 93db sensitivity and an 8 ohm speaker impedance. I’d think that the Line Magnetic 805ai is a v... | |
| Recommend a good tube power amp in the 100 wpc range for under $4k @hilde45 Maybe one of the "Transcend" amps, here — good maker, reputation, in your budget: https://aricaudio.com/tube_gear.php 👍 Aric Audio could build an excellent tube amplifier with the stated budget. Charles Report this | |
| Question About Capacitor Upgrade in Tube Amp The expectation that the sonic effect in one device will translate to all others is pure fantasy Yet experienced listeners who try better regarded capacitors report consistently of improved sound quality. I don’t believe that this is coincidenc... | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET @earthbound Nice! Monk’s recorded a lot with two drummers during the early 1960s. Frankie Dunlop and /or Ben Riley. Both are really fine with him. If really familiar with his music, you can appreciate the different drumming styles:approaches th... | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET Thelonius is on now! Understood ! I am a huge Thelonious Monk fan. Which recording are you listening to? You mentioned drumming. Listen to Frankie Dunlop’s drumming on “Monks Dream” . He’s so in the groove with Monk and Charlie Rouse. Your 300... |