deadhead1000
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| One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle. I am also in the Bay Area and also familiar with those stores. The one who said he charges $250 - I was floored when I walked in and he told that. I had cash with me and wanted to listen to Harbeth speakers, Never did get to listen to them. All he... | |
| DAC with programmable chip(s) Your looking for a DAC like the PS Audio Direct Stream, look for DAC's with FPGA. JUst FYI, I went with a FPGA DAC since it can be upgraded for many years as the designer works to improve it. | |
| One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle. When I said “all a store can offer is service” it means demo’ing audio equipment, and offering easy trade-ins and easier returns. And I’ve run audio stores myself. Yes, they can run them anyway they like, they just won’t be successful or profitabl... | |
| One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle. I’ve many times walked into a store with thousands in cash ready to buy (not just audio, once it was for a Porsche SUV!) and walked out with nothing. The ONLY thing brick and mortar stores have to offer over the internet is service. And most don’t... | |
| Forum admiration and requested guidance For your comment about streaming. I was purely vinyl until I got a Bluesound. Yes it’s on the low end of good streaming, but it’s a great way to start and get comfortable with streaming. Start with on and get to understand streaming. It’s easy to... | |
| Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system OP- I have the 590AXII, Nothing against Pass or Hegel as I was able to listen to them also, just liked the features and sound a bit more and the phono pre (MC for me) in it is fantastic. FYI, Luxman rates it 30 watts pure class A, some reviews ha... | |
| Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system I went with Luxman, they have both A and AB. My speakers are only 87db efficient, but can easily get driven to 90+. I listen to everything, but female vocals and Jazz were important to me. There are plenty of great choices, I choose Luxman over o... | |
| What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey? WNEW NY - Allison Steele, and the rest of them. There was a great college station WFMU. | |
| How do you listen? CBD with a touch of THC. Although I agree with arch2 also. Selling your kids helps, but might be illegal depending where you live.Seriously, I spend 80% moving around, only 20% is sit down, focused listening. | |
| Thinking about a McIntosh Preamp I can’t tell what the pairing would sound like, but I love having tone and loudness controls when listening at low volumes. It may not be “pure” but so what. Go for it. I have mixed and matched McIntosh amps with other pre’s and have not had an is... | |
| What Monitors would you pick for my new office (bookshelf) >> I’ve used both Harbeth and Totems that way. Totems are a little bit “faster” sounding and a little less bass, the harbeths are a bit warmer. They are also front ported which helps the bass. | |
| Recommendations for Speakers that can be used close to the rear wall. I have to agree with Russ69, no matter what you get, you will lose a lot. I can make two suggestions, first is not to go with a rear port. Second, most "monitor" type speakers will be a good choice. I went with Harbeths (I also listen to everythin... | |
| How do you listen? Thanks @miljostyn, I never knew that, and now will slowly raise the volume. Warm my ears up, love it. | |
| Tube vs solid state (with all apologies) As a guitar player myself, you are basically asking should I use coated or uncoated strings…or a Marshall vs.Fender. Lots of opinions and reasons for either one. You will also get lots of opinions on this question. However, I will jump in and say ... | |
| Bought a new McIntosh amp Not going to get into the debate over the Mc sound, but I have owned Mc equipment and Rotel. I'd say upgrade the speakers first, based on my experience. Hope that is a little helpful. |