curiousjim
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| What is a "reference" system? I still use a boombox in the garage. I have my desktop plugged into an old receiver and some small Yamaha 2 way speakers in the office. I. have another system in the basement. None of these I would call Reference. My main setup is much higher q... | |
| What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles @erik_squires A Speaker maker’s journey? | |
| What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles @erik_squires Sorry to put this here, but for some reason I can’t message anyone here anymore. Would you see if you can message me? I have a question for you, but it’s not part of this thread. Thanks. | |
| Favorite Song Lyrics of All Time. What Say You? @stuartk You are correct Sir! 😁😁😁 | |
| Speaker choice without need for deep bass A 12” ported sub can go a long way. My room is smaller so mine is sealed. | |
| Favorite Song Lyrics of All Time. What Say You? Elvin Bishop, Traveling Shoes. Gonna take Hank Aaron’s baseball bat and tenderize her head. Not sure why this just popped into my brain just now, but there you go. | |
| Using external DAC with preamp with built-in DAC Absolutely yes. | |
| How hot is too hot? My PS Audio BHK 300 mono blocks are warm to the touch when they’re just idling and can get down right hot if I run them above 90 dbs. | |
| Is my capacitor bad? @charleyprice The way I found I had a bad cap, was by a green goo I found on the rack. Glad you will have a cleaner time of it. | |
| Upgrade ....streamer or amp? @troutbum Thr BS Node is really a great little box and their app is really good and the Billie ain’t bad either. Having said that, have you considered keeping both and getting a better DAC? Check out getting a Denafrips Aries or the new 15th i... | |
| What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles Great post @erik_squires I am in 100% agreement with you. Thursday night meatloaf was a staple growing up and there’s a restaurant near me that still has it only on Thursday’s. And I to can’t stand fruity beers and the sour crap the sell. | |
| Tune of the Day Popa Chubby, Sweet Goddess Of Love & Beer. | |
| Tune of the Day Ozzy Osbourne, Perry Mason. | |
| Tune of the Day RHCP, My Friends. | |
| Is my Dynaco Stereo 400 worth repairing for resale? @abnerjack I just saw your reply. Not sure how I missed it, But Thanks. |