dhite71
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| 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 ... | |
| Looking for must have classical on vinyl recommendations Thanks for all the quick responses! I will do some streaming and shopping | |
| Prima Luna have released the Kracken (striketrough) I mean DAC Surprised it doesn't have balanced outputs I have not ever heard nor seen their gear in person but would like to audition one day. | |
| Fedex and Ups Damage thread I have probably shipped and received 20+ components over the past 2 years while I was finding my current configuration and can happily say there were no damages to report via FedEx. Delays from time to time, but all was packed properly and arrive... | |
| GIK alternatives I am finding more and more businesses are less responsive via the phone. Many businesses are under-staffed which would explain this challenge they face. Before giving up on GIK, I would email them requesting a consult. I worked with them over t... | |
| The panic selling of tube audio had begun. @whitefishpoint1175 I was browsing the main suppliers to see how things were tonight and noticed how Viva has done about a 4X markup across the board on tubes. I have purchased from them in the past but will shop elsewhere when things return to... | |
| Looking for a tube phono pre The Audio Research PH8 is a great value that provides beautiful sound with a reasonable fixed gain of 58db. | |
| Audio Research Dac 2 Vs the Audio Research Dac 7 I have a Schiit DAC but all other gear is ARC. I am getting curious if I should try an ARC DAC and feel just as you, OP! I don't mind a bit to buy used at a reasonable price and resell if it doesn't work out. Why are people always so judgmental... | |
| Feel free to talk me off the ledge @doyle3433 Will your dealer let you take the demo units home for a quick listen to avoid having to open a sealed pair? Back when I had dealers near me I would hang out on Saturday afternoon and take something from his consignment stock, returned ... |