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| Aqua 'La Diva' ($9k) or Gryphon 'Ethos' ($39k) versus. Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T ($3k)? @tommylion Ignore the dismissive comment made above with respect to you settling for a midfi $1K player. Aside from the options that Charles mentioned, I’ll offer another that has programmable functionality - Simaudio 260DT. I have this tran... | |
| Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers…… @grannyring Lol.Never know about these things especially if one is an impulse shopper like me. Have an Ayon Audio integrated as well in my 2nd system. BTW - " I am a DIY novice at best" - I think from my personal experience with the double hel... | |
| Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers…… Thanks for the responses - @whipsaw @grannyring @gestalt . I am hands on familiar with biasing power tubes in 2 of my 3 integrated amps, frankly never thought about if or how preamp tubes were/are biased in those 3 amps or a tube preamp I have. Be... | |
| Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers…… @gestalt - I've never had a hybrid integrated amp , the review notes the following "The bias for the tubes is provided by CR2032 batteries." Is it typical of hybrid amps to have the preamp tubes biased; and if so, biased in this manner? Is ther... | |
| CD transports Op, if you want to degrade your sound take this advice proffered above: "Any competently-designed player/transport (including DVD) will work just as well as a high-priced transport. Digital is not like analog where more costly turntables sound... | |
| Impedance Matching Confusion "The user manual says that it can drive a pair of 4 ohm speakers if only one set of the binding posts are being used" It would seem that Sony has stated not to use both amp terminals to drive 4 ohm speakers. Why risk potential damage, or at th... | |
| Use of a super tweeter worth the investement ? I inserted Taket Batpro 2 supertweeters in my main system with my Daedalus Argos V2s. As others have said, they have a positive SQ audible effect across the frequency range. I have them at the front edge of the top if the cabinet centered. I’d sug... | |
| Smart buying buying a preamp with tubes anot avail except as made by preamp manuf? Op, if you are interested in some informed comments state particulars so everyone knows what manufacturer, what preamp , what tubes etc. | |
| Anyone Seen a Feb 2022 Stereophile Issue?? Received my Feb issue a few days ago | |
| China built tube amps Op, search through the Forum threads and you find member commentary on Prima Luna, Line Magnetic, etc that they own that will speak differently about them then the dealer. Likewise, you can google for professional reviews on models you may have in... | |
| Primaluna? I have a Line Magnetic 518IA (845 output tube) , never any hum with my 97.5db Daedalus ArgosV2s ; in fact never have had to use the hum trim pot. | |
| Primaluna? This is what he stated above "I have had a PL Evo 300 and the LM 805ia (which I now own) in the same room and it wasn't even close." I'd say yes to both of your questions | |
| 432 EVO Seems like he’s saying that his system never sound better with the EVO in place, and then , if you don’t want the benefits of 432 then you may not want to spend the money. Guess one needs to decide what he/she is after | |
| 432 EVO "Why someone in their right mind would pay $5,500 for this vs. a few hundred dollars on a NUC?" "The short answer is for the sound." "Moreover, prior to the arrival of the 432 EVO, my system, anchored by the Schiit Audio Yggdrasil OG DAC, Pass La... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Listening this morning to: Chris Standring - Sunlight ; also Blue Bolero & Real Life Patrick Bradley - Exhale; also Can You Hear Me |