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Please help ...integrated amp under $1200
tboy, you would likely have to pay for tidal premium to match CD. Even then I don't think (not sure though) if their bit rate is any higher than 16 bit. I am sure though that even if it is higher you probably wouldn't hear any difference. That's (... 
THE WALL---Why?
Hi Alan. As I mentioned in my previous post, the primary purpose is to provide voltage/current in such a fashion so that it improves system component "health" (operation, efficiency, etc.). I've noted that not all manufacturers of filters make any... 
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THE WALL---Why?
@ahendler not trying to be argumentative, but I'm of the opinion filters are not meant to improve the sound. Not to say that they can't, but if they do it usually would mean something was very wrong to begin with. I think ideally any improvement s... 
Atmasphere amps trustable?
As I’m merely being a "fly-on-the-wall" in regard to this thread and having perused the very impressive Atmasphere web site, it seems to me the REVERSE of the supposed point of this thread could also be asked.Can an Atmasphere amp trust it’s owner... 
THE WALL---Why?
@cleeds I'm in Freeport Long Island, which offers among the best electrical service in the country. Despite that I'm on a dedicated outlet, voltage varies - on an intraday basis - between 116 and 123 volts inclusive. Naturally I cannot detect any ... 
THE WALL---Why?
There are many types of PS Audio Power Plants so I'm not sure which you are speaking of. Personally if I had one of these http://www.psaudio.com/products/p3-power-plant/ I'd certainly plug my amp and everything else into it. I don't by the amp int... 
Please help ...integrated amp under $1200
Welcome to the forum tboy. Undoubtedly you'll find this is a great place resource wise to pose audio related questions. The 1200 is a tough price point but for just a bit more ($1400?) perhaps a Musical Fidelity M3si would fit your needs. Among ot... 
Marantz vs. Emotiva
dbw1, irrespective of your intention by virtue of this thread to understand if the Marantz would be a step backward in terms of sound quality, if you have purchased an Emotiva product and are not completely satisfied because of a manufacturers def... 
Marantz vs. Emotiva
dbw1, I'm just a "fly-on-a-wall" with this thread because while I have no familiarity with either component you mention herein, I do have two pieces of Emotiva gear I'm happy with, so I'm concerned with the lack of servicing you have experienced. ... 
Search for miracle integrated
I have a Musical Fidelity M6si which for me has been truly phenomenal performance wise. Given its relatively low cost it makes for an overall good value. I’d certainly plus 1 the recommendations herein for the NuVista 800 having never even heard o... 
Vinyl VS Digital
I can't even remember how long its been since I listened to a vinyl recording, its been that long. In fact I no longer have any albums. Don't miss them a bit. The only thing analog I have left in my system is a Sony TC-WA7ESA tape deck because I h... 
Doubling a Set of Speaker Cables
I appreciate the feedback from all of you. At least there are some goners here that have tried this doubling technique and report positive results. That too gives me something to consider.I'm currently using Belden 5T00UP wire. That's not entirely... 
Doubling a Set of Speaker Cables
@almarg thank you for putting this into perspective, including a mention as to the credibility or lack thereof of the author of that review. I imagined this post would spark some interest for you, obviously because of the Daedalus speakers themsel... 
Must speakers have certain volume to sound convincing ?
In my opinion, "yes". If a speaker isn't adequately "pressurizing"  the listening environment it doesn't sound "convincing". In my experience I've found that there typically is a "sweet spot" volume - much like a sweet spot listening position. To ...