gcknapp
Responses from gcknapp
| does it need to be complicated I live in the Chicago area and agree the number of brick and mortar dealers are down to a precious few. My recommendations are as follows, as I personally own these pieces with the exception of the Rega, as I exclusively stream music nowadays. B... | |
| Power Supply Upgrade for Bluesound Nano Went with the Sbooster Eco Mk II LPS. Made a noticeable difference in clarity, soundstage and overall presentation. Not inexpensive, but made a great streamer even better. | |
| Power Supply Upgrade for Bluesound Nano How much did it cost delivered? | |
| Power Supply Upgrade for Bluesound Nano Thanks for all the input. As always the law of diminishing returns apply. The supplied wall wart is basic at best. | |
| Do Simaudio integrated amps run hot? My Ace owners manual says 4 inches sides and back, 9 inches on top. | |
| All In One Recommendations Second the opinion on the Simaudio ACE. Plenty of power at 50W, phono, built in streamer and dac. Mind2 interface and/or Roon is great. Also supports Tidal, Quoboz and Spotify. | |
| Integrated with Built In Streamer I own the Simaudio Ace. Multiple inputs for digital and and analog. Roon ready, with Tidal integration. Superb sound and ease of use. Highly recommended! | |
| Colapse to Hegel Just picked up a Simaudio Moon Ace from Lyric Hifi. Demo, with ten year warranty. Replaced Belles Aria integrated, Ayre Codex dac and Bryston bdp-pi streamer. With my Vandersteen VLR speakers there is great system synergy and plenty of power, no... | |
| Digital Front end for Dummies Have a Ayre Codex for sale here on Audiogon. Great dac, moving up the Ayre line. | |
| Innuos Zen Mini Mk II with an Ayre Codex Codex would not work in harmony with my Bryston bdp-pi via USB. Had to use toslink input. | |
| Vandersteen VLR CT Have thoroughly enjoyed the VLR Wood model for nearly two years, based on recommend from John Rutan at Audio Connection. Paired with Belles Aria integrated, Bryston bdp-pi streamer, Ayre Codex dac and AQ speaker cable and interconnects. Will be ... | |
| Audio Connection/Johnny Rutan Built my system entirely on recommendations from John Rutan. Vandersteen VLR, Belles Aria and Audioquest cabling. Never have met in person, but every conversation is a treat. First call for future system upgrades. Must visit in person once the... | |
| looking to upgrade amp. Best choice of Belles Aria vs Rogue CM v Parasound HINT? Bought a Belles Aria at the recommendation of John Rutan at Audio Connection and haven’t regretted the decision. Smooth, fatigue free sound, excellent detail and soundstage. Can’t speak to tubes as I have never wanted the hassle. Best integrated I... | |
| Time to move UP, speaker-wise... I concur with the Vandersteen VLR Wood recommendation. Beautiful, fatigue free sound and excellent, spacious sound field. Need to be placed close to a rear wall for bass reinforcement purpose. Considering a move up the Vandersteen line. Feel ... | |
| My Harbeth C7ES-3 story... Thank to John Rutan at Audio Connection for the Belles Aria, Vandersteen and Audioquest recommendation. Great system synergy from very knowledgeable, patient dealer. |