dhite71
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| Best speakers for a small room This seems like a good buy if the OP is back or anyone else is looking. If you aren't familiar with Echo they sell everything a very competitive prices so things don't typically last long if they are a popular item https://echohifi.com/details/1... | |
| Bought an Audio Research Amp I had the same experiences going from nonARC solid state to ARC tubes. Don't get caught up in the power ratings either. When I got the Classic 120 mono blocks I also had a Parasound HCA 2200ii. I fought hard to stay solid state and picked up a ... | |
| Bought an Audio Research Amp @rfnoise I have been in love with ARC for abut 4.5 years now. I took a long journey from an LS3B with the Classic 120 mono blocks and a PH5 phono stage to get to the previous generation of their REF lineup. I tried out several different line sta... | |
| Eric Clapton Unplugged MoFi UD1S thoughts This is a classic case of how I get a little too excited over highly anticipated results. I expect so much immediately and then start getting frustrated. We say over and over to try and not be so critical of a new component or really anything the... | |
| Eric Clapton Unplugged MoFi UD1S thoughts Thanks for your thorough assessment analogj I will definitely be listening to the album more and will try and focus on the points you mentioned. While I know my system sounds great it may have limitations in revealing these subtle differences. | |
| My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000? I had an Audio Research GSi75 a couple years ago. It was phenomenal with a superb DAC and phonostage. My large space and fairly inefficient Wilson Sophias simply needed more so I went back to separates. I then later dabbled again with the ML 58... | |
| Qobuz Trial @compass_rose2 When I started streaming a couple years ago I tried Tidal, Qobuz and Amazon Hi Res. I was already using Amazon on Alexa devices in my home for my daughter and casual listening. It is much more practical for me to have Amazon Mus... | |
| Digital Interconnects - Which one is the BEST ??!! I have only used RCA and went from a 30 year old Audioquest RCA to the Audioquest Carbon and was a very significant and instant improvement across the board. I later got a good deal on a Cardas Clear RCA and really didn't notice much difference s... | |
| Why are people paying these stupid tube prices? Viva tubes are the only ones that I see who are out of line and I would bet they aren't selling any. Surely no one has lost their mind and are paying $350 for a KT 150. I have purchased from Viva in the past but will not forget their strategy ... | |
| Your sub experience: Easy or hard? I have a sub system that was not very popular when released 30-ish years ago, the Hsu Research TN 1225/Model 500 amp. Dr. Hsu is a passionate engineer for subwoofers. This passive system has the 500 watt amp that can run two of the 12in drivers ... | |
| How best to eliminate LP warps I have used the Vinyl Flat for several years. Initially I would borrow from a friend that has one about 10+ years old. I believe that pouch only had low and high. I would use the high, regardless, for about 3 hours and worked well. I eventuall... | |
| Eric Clapton Unplugged MoFi UD1S thoughts Exactly! I had read that too recently and it fueled my excitement. As much as I love to read reviews I know we have to accept that these are reviewers. Definitely looking forward to some genuine feedback from Audiogoners as people start receivi... | |
| 3-Dimensional Soundstage I do know that my room is not acoustically optimized. It is asymmetrical and open to a very large space. I have auditioned a system in a local dealer in a small well treated room and the 2-dimensional aspect was definitely more impressive. I di... | |
| After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same? I tried it last year with Audio Research, going from REF 150, REF 3 linestage & PH8 phono to the GSi75 integrated. I was shocked how good it sounded with the solid state on board phono and an impressive DAC. My problem was now my Wilson Soph... | |
| Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons Well, congrats Mr. Smith! That is a bit of a frustrating situation with the long service delay to push you there but with the other ARC gear I suspect the REF 80S was in your future no matter what : ) Is the 150SE operable for you to compare or ... |