eugene81
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| After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same? I tried in 2 systems, but just came full circle back to separates in both. I guess I realized I'm more picky than I thought. I also like to try new things, mostly DACs. I'll continue to keep an open mind and evaluate new integrateds, but I'm pr... | |
| Audio Research Ref 75 SE: Replace 20A IEC inlet with 15A I forgot about VH! I ordered a Wattgate 350i HC Au from PartsConnexion after my last post. Lucky me, they are doing 20% on AC products for the month of April. Just going to replace the one end for now. I just overhauled 2 whole systems, and th... | |
| Audio Research Ref 75 SE: Replace 20A IEC inlet with 15A @charles1dad From the manual: "The AC power source for the Reference 75 SE amplifier should be capable of supplying 10 amperes for 100 or 120 volt units, or 5 amperes for 220 or 240 volt units. For the very best performance on 100 or 120 volt cir... | |
| Audio Research Ref 75 SE: Replace 20A IEC inlet with 15A @lak Yup, agreed. Just wanted to check here to see if anyone found a 15A inlet that’s easy to swap in terms of dimensions and internal connectors. It would be a matter of turning a few screws with no modification to the chassis. Well, turns out c... | |
| Audio Research Ref 75 SE: Replace 20A IEC inlet with 15A @russ69 I don't see how that would cause a future owner a problem unless they only have 20A wall socket. | |
| Audio Research Ref 75 SE: Replace 20A IEC inlet with 15A I already have a nice, and expensive, 15A power cord that I like and matches all other cabling in my systems so I'd rather not have to buy another expensive power cord of a different kind and options for 20A to 15A are limited. But, the cable man... | |
| Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC) dCS Network Bridge! I had NWB + Paganini DAC, a great combination. Replaced them with a Bartok. Quite similar in sound, actually. Maybe the NWB + Paganini had a little more air and refinement on the top end and Bartok a little more density and anc... | |
| Good cost effective USB cables for digital audio please What kind of sound do you like? At that price point I like (used) Black Cat Silverstar USB and TotalDAC D1 USB. The former is a bit more forward, bold, direct type of sound, but not harsh or bright. The latter is more relaxed and fluid with a b... | |
| How to control volume for DAC with no volume control Never noticed a loss of detail with digital volume control. Used Audiophilleo 1 (an excellent USB-SPDIF converter first and foremost) straight to First Watt SIT-2/3 for years and it sounded great. It has an IR receiver cable for remote control. Br... | |
| Looking for warm tube preamp (should pair well with Pass power amp), budget $6000 Disagree with the idea of ditching the Pass power amp for ARC when OP is looking for warmer. I've owned a number of Pass amps, most recently XA25, and currently have a Ref 75 SE. ARC can be eye opening and very impressive, but doesn't have the w... | |
| looking to match a new speaker to ARC REF75se Wouldn't recommend OG Cremonas, I had the Auditors. Very midrange centric and can sound quite thick. Definitely not neutral, not very good bass control. For vocals and chamber music--beautiful. Based on your criteria, which are very similar to... | |
| Mcintosh MC462 versus Luxman M10X @rman9 That is great news--glad your dealer came through for you! Not surprised at all that you loved the demo and C900U in your system. Your listening pleasure should only grow from this point. Exciting! I love the M800a; it's driving Joseph ... | |
| looking to match a new speaker to ARC REF75se First and foremost, what is your budget? What kind of music do you listen to? What kind of sound quality characteristics do you seek? What kind of sound quality characteristics do you want to avoid? How big is your room? How loud do you play?... | |
| Mcintosh MC462 versus Luxman M10X Since you are already falling in love with the Luxman DAC, I'd bet that you'd be very happy upgrading to the M10X. I had an MC452, had a Luxman M600a, auditioned the M900u, and currently own an M800a. I really liked the MC452. I could live with... | |
| Totally overwhelmed (speakers under $5k) 1) I want speakers that are clear and clean with lots of detail. But I also want to be able to just listen to the music, being immersed without having my ears ringing from the sharpness after a bit. 2) I want to be able to plug them into my cur... |