erik_squires
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| Class d for ht. pcc67 I used/will use again ICEpower 250 ASP modules in custom cases. :) No brand man, just me. | |
| Audio Research Preamps vs. Conrad-Johnson preamps You have to keep these apart chronologically, mainly because modern ARC sounds very different from it's' older counterparts. The older ARC was cool, and analytical, and stood very much apart from the juiciness of the CJ line. Modern ARC is warm wi... | |
| Subs on stands Depends. Generally you want minimum contact with the floor, and also minimum rocking potential, so anything you can do to minimize the contact footprint, and extend the footprint or lower the center of gravity and increase mass is good. Any speake... | |
| Theoretical question about how CD's work Q asked by OP | <------------------------------------------------->| This thread | |
| Class d for ht. Those are nice prices for the channels. My experience with ICEPower is they tend to be warmer sounding and a little less extended at the frequency extremes than nCore. ICEpower is closer to the previous gen Parasound A series in sound quality. Jus... | |
| Your reference system? My current one is my benchmark. The term comes from a mark carpenters would put on their bench, from which everything was either above or below. It keeps me from spending or wanting a lot more, though I have been thinking of upgrading my DAC somet... | |
| looking for a tube preamps that doesn't sound like SS Conrad Johnsons from the 1980's. | |
| Please find the excuses for me not to buy Stax 009S headphone The issue with IEM's, in addition to soundstage, is they don't give the rest of your ear that feeling of airiness or deep bass that is perceived there. Stax are very special indeed, but for a lot less, with the right amp, I like the top of the ... | |
| Shootout of four earphones and a headphone Gang, for a portable amp/DAC, try the Fiio BTR3. Bluetooth connectivity only. With the right headphones it is amazing, especially for a tiny, $70 device:https://amzn.to/2LrltRF | |
| Theoretical question about how CD's work I love that the OP has orphaned this thread, but people are still arguing about how CD's work. :D :D :D | |
| Pondering a Speaker Upgrade Start with acoustics. As good as the Lyndorf sounds with DSP, it will sound better with room treatment. Try GIK Acoustics. Try Monitor Audio, Joseph Audio or Fritz. | |
| Best portable DAC, Phone, and in ear buds for travel or just out and about I have the LG V30. The BTR3 actually sounds much better, with the right sources. | |
| which car is sitting in your listening room? Since I male my own speakers, custom dune buggy. | |
| Best portable DAC, Phone, and in ear buds for travel or just out and about For $70 the Fiio BRT3 is amazing. Bluetooth only, but it is one of the best sounding portable DAC/Amps I've ever heard. https://amzn.to/2XCE189With the right source it can have an amazing mid/treble liquidity I've only heard before on the Pono. | |
| Chord Hugo needs repairs in US As I recall, this uses a wall wart. Are you sure it isn't just that?? |