devinplombier
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| ??? Where Does "High End" Start ??? You might say there are two ways to be an audiophile. One is to study, learn, listen, search, find. The other is to spend a lot of money. Some folks do both. Which one do you want to be? I kinda wish people stopped talking about money all the... | |
| Electrical question Interesting how no one seems aware that their gear have regulated power supplies. Regulated means that DC fed to the actual circuitry remains exactly the same whether the microwave is on or off. Of course, regulation stages can’t handle severe su... | |
| DIY Speaker Kits, a good idea? I specced Trespa a couple of times on projects. It mills very well with standard carbide woodworking tools. The cost was very reasonable. | |
| DIY Speaker Kits, a good idea? At the end of the day don't we all want to become better versions of ourselves? @duramax747 most definitely 😃 I vaguely remember someone on here mentioning cabinets CNC-milled from Panzerholz for a speaker project a while back. Considering Pa... | |
| ??? Where Does "High End" Start ??? To me High End has the look, the feel, & the sound. Beautiful pieces..you know what I mean. You open them & every part down to the screws & resistors are top shelf. Cables, connectors, knobs, whatever is in eye's sight looks & fee... | |
| DIY Speaker Kits, a good idea? @kennyc Panzerholz is a German product. I think LessLoss Audio used to sell it. This thread might interest you. Bit off topic, but I moved to a new house 2 years ago after 31 years in the old one so I completely empathize with your predicamen... | |
| ??? Where Does "High End" Start ??? high end is not about price it is intention Exactly. MidFi probably $2K - $8K+ somewhere. Typically where NAD and Rotel fit in. @ghdprentice why, you are certainly in a generous mood today! The only place NAD fits in is the trash, and on... | |
| Thiel Owners IMHO, ports and their ilk as a design principle, should only be considered when space and/or finances are more limited. +1 | |
| I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them..... @troutstreamnm McIntosh is often mentioned as the standard bearer in terms of durability, serviceability and resale value. I don't own McIntosh gear. | |
| I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them..... Yes, that’s good indeed for you as a buyer. Imagine what the schmuck that sold the 20K amp to TMR got for it. I’m guessing 4-5K. The real point is, TMR sold the amp for $8K, and TMR commands a premium over individual sellers, so if TMR got $8K ... | |
| The death of ultra hiend audio If I were the kind of guy who worries about serviceability and is keen to ship gear back to the manufacturer for maintenance, I'd have an all-McIntosh system. | |
| The death of ultra hiend audio Almost all high-end audio companies either go out of business or become husks of their former selves after being acquired and drastically reorganized. Look at Mark Levinson. From legendary 90s powerhouse to zombie brand adrift under Harman’s cor... | |
| Which one would you buy But this is also a good opportunity to work in my regular "Alps Blue Velvet" pot bashing, which Sky-Fi advertises as using in their unit. @mulveling 100% agreed, though honestly there are worse offenders out there than this little $855 amp. ... | |
| "I Trust My Ears" @mihorn But do your speakers spit at you when you play a Dead Kennedys album? Cuz if they don't, then it ain't live. | |
| "I Trust My Ears" Sometimes I get fooled for a short time, but usually get it right. I try it, removed it, try it again, remove it, and try it again, remove it, wait a while and try it again.....because I mostly subscribe to a "First thought wrong" philosophy. Cas... |