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| Help me find my ideal Stereo Integrated Amp True the Anthem has no streamer, but with tech formats changing so fast it's probably better to use a separate. Your budget has plenty of room for a separate streamer anyway. | |
| Help me find my ideal Stereo Integrated Amp +1 on Anthem STR integrated. My son has one and it’s great sound with very good DAC and phono pre. He streams from a node but uses the digital out b/c he prefers the Anthem’s DAC. Has a boatload of digital inputs and RCA XLR analog. Around half y... | |
| Which power cord should you buy first I've heard both approaches (sources to amp or amp first) so probably no wrong answers. Ultimately you need to get them all done to get the best from your system. That said, I'd start with the Amp. That way you'll hear each improvement as you go b... | |
| Interconnect Break In? Just off the phone with CJ and the preamp does need to be on for current to flow and cable break in. (Streamer playing and that input selected of course as well.) Ozzy, Audphile1, JEA and whoever also said that are spot on and thank you. Bug Red ... | |
| Interconnect Break In? Well, if Ozzy and Audphile1 agree, I'm sold. Thank you for the insights. Tent- That sounds like the way to go. With WFH and weekend listening I get a good 25+ hours/week and the cables already sound good. Thanks. GB McLeod- Fortunately these a... | |
| Interconnect Break In? GHD, that’s great advice. Thankyou. I should’ve just put these on a spare NAD receiver I have and let it run. I was too impatient and put it right into my system. I may move it but that involves moving a cabinet. JEA- Its a CJ tube preamp. Any id... | |
| Interconnect Break In? Me too. A lot of great ideas. I appreciate so many people taking the time to share their experiences and knowledge! | |
| Interconnect Break In? Audphile1 - The retailer said 150-200 hours so in the same range as you. Thanks. Zlone - I've noticed that used cables take a few days to settle in as well. Amazing that it would be this sensitive but here we are. Thanks. Mark 200 I saw that som... | |
| Interconnect Break In? Ozzy - Thank you. Jason - I agree that cleaning contacts periodically is helpful, so thank you too. I suspect that there are some early changes that happen based on what I hear and then eventual oxidation. Willy- Yes, ears / brain definitely adj... | |
| Amp Stands - Wood or Stone Whatever you make your stands from, put your components on Symposium Ultra platforms. The disc couplers transmit any vibration from your equipment or the room and converts it to a tiny amount of heat. I have these things under my components and th... | |
| Recommendation for tube preamp If you can get your hands on a Conrad Johnson CT5 you'll be very happy. Natural, gutsy, detailed. Great toe tapping sound. I used one for years and even after in-home trials of much more expensive CJ preamps didn't bother until I heard their Art... | |
| Shunyata Denali 6000/S v2 and Typhon T2 Review @jeffreyw I would like to do more low level listening and this seems like the way to go. It’s on my list now. Thanks for the help! | |
| Shunyata Denali 6000/S v2 and Typhon T2 Review Great thread. I have a question. I have a Denali 6000 v1.(Shunyata Sigma v1 & v2's all around.). It made a huge difference. Could you say what the Typhon 2 brings in addition? Thanks! | |
| Transparent Audio power cords Could you try Shunyata Alpha or Sigmas? I’m using a mix of Sigma v1 and v2 with great results on CJ, Linn, dcs... great all around. I think The Cable Co is having a sale on these now. I suppose to make way for the more-expensive Alpha and Sigma X’... | |
| Refurbished / Re-tipped Cartridges - Are they worth Buying? Agree with those above who have had good experience with Soundsmith rebuilds. Peter rebuilt a Lyra Skala for me a year ago and I’ve been very happy it. It is a beautiful, musical experience listening to records now. Once he gets the cart he does ... |