dhite71
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| What CDs to buy @vonhelmholtz Thus far with only about 20-30 CDs played, I cannot appreciate a difference from streaming. Streaming has improved with the CD6 and Qobuz over Amazon. I have found that newly recorded music streamed sounds just as good as vinyl, ma... | |
| What CDs to buy @tomcy6 I do stream a lot of different and new music but was not sure about purchasing CDs simply based on this. I had been under the impression that there were certain CDs to focus on but am admittedly ignorant about CDs and sound quality. | |
| What CDs to buy @designsfx I listen to classic rock, blues, soul, R&B, jazz and a little classical. For streaming I use Qobuz and Amazon Music. | |
| Best turntable under $4000 One man's perspective that gives an option | |
| What was the most impactful addition to your system? I am thinking about this on more of a macro level comparing speakers, amp & preamp. I have Wilson speakers and Audio Research reference electronics. I had a couple service events recently where I used my backup B&K preamp and amp. They ... | |
| Audio research ref 160M vs ref 250SE @biketony How are the 160Ms working out in your system? Did you ever clarify if BIF was correct in the circuit protection from tube arcs? Thanks, Dana | |
| Bill Evans Riverside Recordings Box Set is FINALLY IN STOCK!! @rich121 I would talk to the folks at Acoustic Sounds. I have played all the discs a couple times now and none of them have noise. They are all just as quiet as my MoFi UD1S albums. The QC of today's world of pressing has been a let down. No... | |
| Phono Stage Upgrade There is a non SE REF 3 on audio mart for $8600. It's been there a while. I sold one about 1.5 years ago for $7500. All the dealers advertise them at inflated prices used around $11000. $8000 ish seems to be a fair and reasonable price. If ha... | |
| Bill Evans Riverside Recordings Box Set is FINALLY IN STOCK!! I have listened to half....they have all sounded fabulous and very quiet. The pressing quality is quite excellent. My favorite at this point is Shelly's Manne-Hole. | |
| Bill Evans Riverside Recordings Box Set is FINALLY IN STOCK!! I was traveling for work and FedEx did not acknowledge my note to leave with my neighbor so attempt #3 is tomorrow lol. I don’t have any other audiophile pressings so will only be comparing to a couple of the albums $30 recent pressings. Do you ha... | |
| Node2i to Aurender N100SC…WoW! @jl1ny - Yes, the DAC8 is my only DAC now so I was comparing the N10 to the Node 2i both delivering the signal with the same Cardas Clear Coax. I reactivated my account with Qobuz for this as I have been using Amazon with my Node2i. With the Nod... | |
| Node2i to Aurender N100SC…WoW! I will first of all say that vinyl is my preferred source. I love my analog setup and always prefer the sound over streaming. Sometimes it is close and typically it is significantly better Right after ordering the open-box N100SC, there was an ... | |
| Node2i to Aurender N100SC…WoW! @jl1ny I am almost in your same shoes and have also been chatting with @ghdprentice about this upgrade I was curious and searched this Aurender model and found this post I have the ARC DAC8 being fed by a Node 2i. I got an open box N100SC tonigh... | |
| Which would you choose for good sounding tube preamp for an audiophile new to tubes. I would look for an Audio Research LS17 SE. $1500 will likely never get one but maybe under $2000. That would be a nice intro to ARC that could keep you going for many years. | |
| DAC comparison Interesting timing for me as I upgraded my Gungnir a few weeks ago to the original Yggdrasil. I have all ARC gear otherwise and then a few weeks later a matching silver DAC 8 pops up for sale. I couldn't resist and got it for the aesthetics. I ... |