david_ten
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Best way to A / B test amps? Use a switch? @kijanki I’m in wholehearted agreement with you. I am also in wholehearted agreement with the "other" position and points made above.I realize this (being in both 'camps' simultaneously) tends not to happen often in these environs.I use both appro... | |
Time to move UP, speaker-wise... @listening99 Congratulations on your purchase of the Tekton Moabs! | |
Best way to A / B test amps? Use a switch? Both approaches inform and have value. | |
T+A 3100HV versus my existing BHK 250 and BHK pre.. The direct in home comparison was with Pass separates (XP20 - XA30.8) and the following Integrated Amps: Lyric Audio, MasterSound Evo 845, and the Ypsilon Phaethon. More recently the Grandinote Genesi Pre and Found-Music 2A3 monoblocks. All head t... | |
T+A 3100HV versus my existing BHK 250 and BHK pre.. Paul: I have the T+A PA 3100 HV. I did consider the BHK pair prior to bringing the T+A on, when I was considering Pass separates (unfortunately, I wasn’t able to arrange an in home audition of the BHK units).The PA 3100 HV is a stellar component w... | |
Lumin X1 latest Review like we have been saying +1 @theo1124 @rossb @builder3 Thanks. Good to see common and reasonable sense alive and well. | |
Time for a new a/v receiver could use some input! Is Crutchfield a decent place to buy from?Yes. Unless you can support a local brick and mortar audio store. | |
Lumin X1 latest Review like we have been saying @highpeakrider Don't allow yourself to be confused. Think in terms of implementation. Akin to a 70 year old NOS tube being used in a very modern implementation. | |
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure @saleh84 I second @toetapaudio 's congratulations on acquiring your Cube Audio Nenuphars!!! Thanks for sharing how incredibly well the speakers are working for you, paired to your Line Magnetic 845 SET amp. | |
Should the power be off every time changing cables? @almarg and others... To clarify, component off or system off? If the component (for example Pre to Amp), then the Pre or the Amp or Both? Thanks. | |
Best Alternative Use of Audio Gear... Audio hijinks...NPR now reporting otherwise: "The new footage appears to debunk theories that Ghosn had out-foxed law enforcement by climbing into a large box for musical instruments after a band had played at the family home." | |
Why are brick and mortar HiFi dealers so bad? @ghasley Some added information that ties into and builds off your excellent post...https://audiophilereview.com/audiophile-news/real-estate-is-the-real-cost-of-a-very-high-end-audiophile-system.html | |
Point of diminishing return for a DAC Stowaway noise on the ride out. | |
Best Alternative Use of Audio Gear... Or of two Swedes....: ) | |
Difference in sound between copper and silver digital cables? @williewonka Steve: YES. Very much so. Thank you! |