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!