dweller
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| Choosing between Cornwall IV, Trio15 or X4 Ultra @laynes - Have you talked to Kevin at Upscale about the Triode sound? The veiling you describe should be a concern. Does increasing the playback volume make a difference? | |
| Choosing between Cornwall IV, Trio15 or X4 Ultra If you want new speakers, that's what you want. The PrimaLuna, OTOH, gives you many options for tube rolling. Pretty sure they can accept all the way to KT150s? Have you done anything in this direction? | |
| Choosing between Cornwall IV, Trio15 or X4 Ultra Do you switch your EVO to triode? This would enrich the sound, don’t you think? I’m using the Forte 4s which sound very good at low volume. What kind of wire is in your harness? | |
| Buying Pet Peeve - Pictures Yes, squeegee the snot off the top and faceplate... | |
| Speakers matching Pas INT 60 Not familiar with the Operas. I suggest B&W 804 D3/D4 floor standers. | |
| Show off! Sarah Jarosz - "Build Me Up From Bones" or "Follow Me Down" The Cure - "Disintegration" | |
| Looking for a low priced preamp (used) Audio Research LS-2, LS-3, LS-9. | |
| What is the current retail cost of your reference system? @bigtwin - Inspired commentary! | |
| What is the current retail cost of your reference system? Why is no one including the cost of their hard copy music? Probably equal to the price of my equipment. | |
| What I wish I knew before starting my audiophile journey "First off are Audiophiles ever happy with their components?" I'm ecstatic. | |
| Good movie and/or 4k disc recommendations? @gimmer - +1 on the Martian. 2001 was/is a ground breaking movie when released. Loaded with philosophy and stuff to make you think. The ending kind of weird but THC fixes this. | |
| Loud Snap at High Volume I once had an "Ace of Base" album with the song "All that she wants". At a certain, and repeatable, point, my speakers made the sound of a sliding patio door being forcefully slammed shut (kudos to my system). I disposed of the CD. Your problem ... | |
| What I wish I knew before starting my audiophile journey Best advice for Newbies: Find an honest, reputable dealer in your area (someone who can make house calls). There is something to say for doing it all yourself, but will usually be more expensive in the long run. "In those 3 years I’ve owned over... | |
| New Pink Floyd release @splee Found this on ebay. sold for $670 in Dec, 2022. | |
| VPI dust cover I’ve heard if you go to a glass store, they can make one for you out of glued plastic. Probably cheaper than ordering from online sellers. Instead of the plastic cover, I'm using a large silk scarf just to keep the dust off. |