coltrane1
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| Can anyone recommend a good streamer/DAC? PS Audio Perfect Wave dac works marvelously. And one can find them used for less than $1200. They sold new for $2500. I don’t stream. Why pay a streaming company when I already have tons of physical media. And what I don’t have I can get for free ... | |
| Looking for new speakers I hear zero distortion of DK’s look of love album. I’ve both the 180 gram lp and a 33lp. Also I have the cd. I use electrostats, which are very revealing! All of these have playback of this album with zero distortion. Something is wrong in your sy... | |
| USB sucks So, the OP is saying that the USB connection I have via an iMac computer and a PS Audio sucks, and I should spend a gazillion dollars in an attempt to upgrade the sound? No thanks, my USB connection is perfect. And the sound is just marvelous. Bu... | |
| Discussion of Class D Amps Application & Experiences 45 years in audio. I’ve never sampled Class D. Why? Because Class A is so satisfying. | |
| Should a reference speaker be neutral, or just great sounding? My Reference is whatever I can afford. In my case it was a pair of Martin Logan Spire speaker’s. I’m happy with my choice. I wish you such happiness in yours. | |
| Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy? Brother, once tubes are in your system, nothing else satisfies like tubes. Your new 606’s sound like a dream! Is it me, or are these built upon a common open baffle theme? Take away the enclosed sub and what you have is an open baffle speaker. I p... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) I’ll tell you this. I own ML Spires. Am I trading them for Motians because ML wants to sell AMT speakers instead of planars, which btw, ML is known for over 40 years? The answer is absolutely no. Spires sold new for $8500. Today you can buy those ... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) Ha, why sample ML Motian’s. Hint: They’re not true ML’s. For $4k you can buy Spires or nearly Elthos. They’re about the most user friendly speaker there is. What music are you listening to? | |
| Reliability of brand A CJ5 Inspire preamp made by Dennis Had. Save thousands over a McIntosh. All hand wired, high quality parts. Can’t be touched. | |
| What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby? Selling gear I should have hung onto! | |
| Is Wife Acceptance Factor (WAF) sexist? I’ve never understood this WAF thing. She gets the living room and you get the den. It’s your room to do as you want. Where’s the argument in that? Stay in your room and there’s no argument. | |
| My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions. What comes to mind is all of those used ads preaching “pet and kid free.” Shame this happened. I’m very sorry for you! | |
| So whats your favorite music themed movie? Shaft hands down. A B movie but boy was the music outstanding! Isaac Hayes won the Oscar for best song in shaft. There’s not one song on the double album that isn’t listenable. It’s truly an absolute gem of an album that I still listen to today, 5... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Keith Jarrett Trio - Blame It On My Youthhttps://youtu.be/E7d_qMFFgUwDanny Boy (solo)https://youtu.be/C6tIzxmPCQEGod bless the child https://youtu.be/n31jaGy7hmkLaScala solo recording. Tune is Over The Rainbow. Disregard the video for YouTube has ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Piano trios. Anything by the Keith Jarrett trio from ‘82 on. Gary Peacock, bass Jack DeJohnette drums Keith Jarrett, piano. If you’ve not heard them you’re in for a real treat. Saw them live twice. What a blessing. Bill Evans many different piano ... |