dhite71
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| Sonus Faber Amati Tradition or Serafino G2 @rock112 Glad they are working out so well! Having speakers you truly love as the hub of your system makes this journey so much more enjoyable. As you experienced with the upgraded streamer the possibilities for improvements are endless and aw... | |
| Sonus Faber Amati Tradition or Serafino G2 @rock112 How are the Amatis sounding? I have been considering some SF speakers and just read through your thread. | |
| Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes? I think back to my first tube amp and how naive and ignorant I was. I was afraid to touch them from the halogen era as well. I quickly gained confidence and have never used gloves. I still love my halogen pendant lights in the kitchen. I have ... | |
| Seeking a Tube preamplifier @kjl1065 Not sure if an Audio Research REF 6 would have enough of the tube flavor you seek but it may. With some patience you should be able to pick one up within your budget. If it is not for you, they typically sell easily. | |
| Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ? When I bought some Alexia 1 a couple years ago, I took my Audio Research REF 75SE with me to pick up the speakers and to listen to them with my amp. There was much written about those speakers being hard on amps due to the impedance dips. That g... | |
| Comparing speakers at home questions I have been searching for my next speaker for about 5 years to replace speakers I have had for 7. I know my system's sound so well so I have not had the need to A-B speakers. When I have purchased components like DACs and streamers I do a LOT of... | |
| I’m considering upgrading my speakers internal wiring @bobbyloans This may have already been said so apologies if redundant....I didn't have the patience to read through the thread but if you do this, you should also accept that these are now your speakers as their resale value will be lowered. Re... | |
| Why did you purchase the equipment you have and what do you like most about it? I have always loved music and worked on improving my car systems in high school and had my LXI Series all in one floor standing system that I lusted over for quite a while in the ol Sears catalog. I had my Bose period in my 20s when I had the AM-... | |
| PrimaLuna EVO 400 v Cary SLI-100 @mattsca I owned an Audio Research GSi 75 a few years ago. It is a fantastic piece with phono and DAC standard on all units. I needed more power as I have Wilson Audio that are a bit power hungry. There is one on USAM now for $6000. | |
| One box solution +1 for Aurender AP20 I had an A20 for a while and it was a fantastic unit. Aurender's build quality is top notch as well. I did a quick search and there are not any on the used market now. It also has a headphone option....that would most like... | |
| Should I use Impedance 4 or 8? @allears4u You have received good advice to try both and pick what sounds best. I don't understand the electrical principles but as an example, I have Audio Research tube amps and 4 ohm speakers. ARC told me directly to use the 8 ohm taps and ... | |
| Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ? I think more importantly than simply the value difference of going from $5000-$10,000 is the design and the brand. Speaking retail, I have a $3200 Kiseki Purple Heart and went to a $5500 Koetsu rosewood signature. I preferred the Kiseki. I haven’t... | |
| Has this ever happened to you? I have had several of those moments lately where I feel that my system has elevated the sound. It has definitely helped curb my urge to try yet another speaker upgrade. I signed the contract today to get my house painted! | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? @nightfall I don’t know that level of detail regarding the sound ARC was going for between different generations. I have always heard that ARC is not a tubey sound but it is what I have had and never ventured out to compare with other tube model... | |
| Looking for a simple system @mattcone I recommend an Audio Research GSi75 It is one impressive integrated. You get a superb DAC and phono. I know you don't intend to have media, but it is there is you ever changed your mind. I had one and for your application it would ... |