curtisvill
Responses from curtisvill
| Synthesis Amplifiers: One of High End's Best Kept Secrets? I had the A40 in my system for a long time and absolutely loved it, the A100 was out of my price range at the time. The DAC model is the same in both and is amazing. I just upgraded to Synthesis Roma 98 DC mono blocks and the Roma 117DC pre-amp a... | |
| Harbeth 40.3's. Should I buy them? You mentioned Audio Note speakers, I just upgraded to the AN-E LX HE Signature and I couldn’t be happier. I found them to be more musically and emotionally engaging than Harbeth. Placement is very important with AN speakers which is something to b... | |
| Ferrite cores on cables I have issues with my system picking up local RF frequencies. The addition of ferrite cores on all my cables has removed the interference. For me they were a major improvement in my system. | |
| Never heard an amp do this before, ideas? Have you tried a Ferrite Ring Core RFI EMI Noise Suppressor Cable Clip, you can find them on Amazon and eBay? I had a serious issue with rfi in my system, I could hear the local am radio station broadcasts. I bought a package which included severa... | |
| Why do we stop listening to new music as we get older? Streaming has opened my eyes to new music and artists I never would have heard, it’s a whole new frontier. | |
| Looking for advise with selecting next integrated amp If you can take a listen to the Synthesis A40 or A100. Both are amazing integrated amps with a fantastic DAC component. You can find the A40 new in your price range, 40 watts per channel, the A100, 100 watts per channel, you can find used in your... | |
| Female vocalist recommendations Take a listen to Dominique Fils-Aimé, her song Birds is one of my audition songs. | |
| Synthesis 27AC vs COINCIDENT DYNAMO 34SE MKIII I do not have any experience with the 27AC but I do have a fair amt of experience with Synthesis gear. I recently upgraded from the A40 integrated amp, incredible sound with a fantastic DAC, to the Synthesis Roma 98DC mono blocks and the Roma 117D... | |
| Headphone break in? I have found that my headphones, Focal Stelia, Meze Elite, ZMF Verite closed, and others all benefit from break-in time. I usually noticed differences in 25 hour increments with them really settling in around the 200 hour mark. I would leave them ... | |
| Most underrated female recording artists.. What a great thread with a lot of wonderful artists. I would add the two below which I have not seen mentioned. Macy Gray - my favorite is her album Stripped. Dominique Fils-Aimé - Nameless is my go to album. | |
| Looking for Recommendations: Best Wireless, Hi-Res, Closed Back, Over-the-ear Headphone You will get much better sound with a wired pair of headphones. By using the bluetooth connection you are not able to get the full high res experience. | |
| High efficiency desktop speakers @blisshifi The amp produces 10W into 8ohm, 5.5W into 30ohm, and 2.5W into 80ohm. I have used it to power a pair of Audio Note ANE/LX which it has done so effortlessly. I had it built as a headphone amp and had the maker put in speaker taps for jus... | |
| High efficiency desktop speakers @blisshifi, sorry for the delayed reply, I've been at my restaurant. Speakers will sit 20" from the back wall and 4'-4 1/2" apart. | |
| High efficiency desktop speakers Thank you for all the responses, I really appreciate it. @blisshifi, that is an intriguing option. I would not consider myself the most talented when it comes to woodworking but my local shop uses a cabinet maker for their custom speakers so thi... | |
| Warm, rich, smooth, 3d tube integrated amp, budget $6000 I should have specified but I'd really appreciate a pure amp.. no phono/dac etc. @smodtactical You can bypass the DAC if you already have one, but the DAC in the Synthesis is outstanding. |