dhite71
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| What CDs to buy @kota1 Makes sense....just wasn't sure if there were particular labels or anything to focus on or if it was just as random as vinyl regarding what release had the best sound | |
| 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. |