dhite71
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| 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 ... | |
| Thinking of taking the plunge. Bluesound Node2, Schiit Gungnir and a year subscription of your choice of service and you are right at $2000 Enjoy!! | |
| Madonna's soundstage for clarification, I only copied and pasted the list of albums shown in Wikipedia. As I looked back again it said above this list that there were over 60 released and that short list were the notable ones. You can see the full list here https:/... | |
| Madonna's soundstage Thanks, mapman....very interesting. I was not aware of this processing. It is impressive how the vocals and most instruments stay true to a soundstage with those added '3D' components. I will have to take a closer listen to the others on the li... | |
| How many systems do you have? It was 1 for the past 30 years but as of a few months ago the number is now 2. Like many I had old stuff in the attic so I set up a 2nd system in the spare bedroom. I tried listening some afterwards but it is so far beneath my main system I neve... | |
| Bluesound Node 2021 DAC - I sold my Denafrips Ares II @painter24 If you do ever find yourself curious again, I would strongly recommend giving a Schiit Gungnir Multibit a try. My DAC experience is limited but I have had the Node2i for about 2 years. I initially used it with the Audio Research GSi... | |
| Synergistic Orange and purple fuses popping Glad you got yours figured out, Greg I had a post last year where I tried the SR Blue in an integrated amp and it blew upon first power up. The dealer recommended going to a higher-rated but Audio Research did not condone nor recommend this. Th... | |
| Honesty is the best policy...I think. @bigsecret OP, I would explain this in brief detail in my ad. I would challenge all potential buyers to call and verify this is a known issue and maybe that will level the field and with a slightly lower price and verification they will jump on y... | |
| The hunt is over @zavato Congrats on finding peace and contentment with your system. I do believe this is what we all aim to achieve. I have a friend that took an online class on happiness and this transfers to our life in all aspects. We are a rare breed of fanat... |