chayro
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| Audiophile demographics? @roberjerman - I don't think one example of nurture over nature is a sufficient sample to draw any conclusions. I was very young when I first heard my uncle's JBL Paragon/Mac setup and I was fascinated from the getgo. I think a similar thing has... | |
| Audiophile demographics? I know one female audiophile, but you're right about the disparity in numbers. Maybe it has to do with what you were exposed to in your youth. My wife's father used to watch boxing with her when she was a little girl, and she grew up liking to w... | |
| Which integrated amp for rock/metal (and why McIntosh?) I think the MAC might be a good choice for you, assuming you live in the US, where they can be serviced forever, but more because they have tone controls that can be very important in tuning the sound to your taste for individual recordings. Heavy... | |
| How do you know if you are upgrading your DAC? I had a 205 and never thought much of its CD playback. But I will tell you that putting a Vibrapod 3 under each foot made a considerable improvement. I never thought Vibrapods did much until I tried it under the Oppo. Another user here said his... | |
| Ever Hear a Tube CD player? I've had a couple of tubed cd players and they sounded great. It's just that some people are too neurotic for tubes because they constantly obsess over whether the tubes are deteriorating or always thinking about rolling in new tubes. Same with ... | |
| My Oppo is a bit too bright Glad you are getting better results. I mentioned to you about Vibrapods making a big difference with the Oppo and you seem to be experiencing a similar improvement with the pods you tried. I would still try the Vibrapods if you have some lying a... | |
| Starter turntable and MM cartridge recommendations I don't have any advice about your old tt, but if you're kids are just getting into it, I recommend them buying new from a dealer, so they will have someone to call and discuss any technical issues should they arise. And they will. | |
| Starter turntable and MM cartridge recommendations You will get plenty of recommendations, but before they start it would be wise to see if they have a place to put it where it won't go off the rails when you walk by. I recommend putting a half glass of water on the proposed place and if it wobbl... | |
| My Oppo is a bit too bright Try a Vibrapod 3 under each foot. I was never a fan of tweaks, but this really made my Oppo205 sound much more tonally rich. Worth trying before going down the more expensive paths I think. | |
| Am I out of my mind? #obsessed Looking at black cars or piano black lacquer the wrong way can cause swirls or marring. The speakers are probably a polyurethane finish and I would not try to remove the swirls with an aggressive polish as you may dull the finish. If you can't l... | |
| Oppo UDP-205 Op Amp, Linear Power Supply @unsound - no, I never paid much attention to tweaks, footers, etc. I don't know what made me even think to put them under the Oppo. But after that, I put them under my Heed dac and they did the same thing - an added sense of harmonic richness. ... | |
| Oppo UDP-205 Op Amp, Linear Power Supply IMO, before you do any surgery, try a Vibrapod 3 under each foot. I never thought much of VPs before, but it made a substantial improvement on the 205. It brought out a greater sense of tonality and harmonic completeness. You probably have some... | |
| Modifications on ASL Hurricane 200 DT ? I would contact Response Audio. The owner has a lot of experience modding the Hurricanes and I’m sure he would have no issue with telling you what he found works best. He’s a good guy.I didn't notice - he responded above - Response34. | |
| Record Care Regime can I do better ? Right now, ultrasonic machines are the gold standard and the people who own them swear by their effectiveness. What you are doing is fine, but it would be a lot easier if you invested in a vacuum machine like a VPI or Nitty-Gritty so you don't ha... | |
| What’s the best DAC match for the Cambridge Audio CXC original or V2? @curiousjim - There are several very positive reviews of the Heed abacus on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdwyzuixkqc |