gdnrbob
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| Preamp break-in See? This relates with your other thread regarding upgrades. Sometimes little things make a big difference.The big question is when to stop.And, yes, things need time to settle in. The best part is when you notice it. I never thought electronics w... | |
| Upgraditis? Between Audiogon forums and my dealer John at Audioconnection, I get plenty of leads on new upgrades.Thankfully, each of these 'upgrades' has yielded a positive enhancement to sound reproduction. I now find my system is at a level that I would fin... | |
| Question about Schitt Gumby dac Why not contact Schiit?They have great customer service.B | |
| Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose? Another member is Ctsooner. He just got his Quatro's a year ago, and his room is quite large.B | |
| Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose? From what I have heard, no. But, considering room design and cost, I think the Quatro's would be your best move. Don't take my word. Ask John Rutan at Audioconnection ( you can PM him here on Agon). He knows Vandy inside and out and will give you ... | |
| If aftermarket premium power cords work, why won’t short runs of premium XLR cables work? Oh, jeez (x2)... | |
| Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose? Quatro's would be a better fit. How high are the ceilings?Bob | |
| Spotify for classical music lovers I use Bluesound Nodes. Primephonic is supposed to be offered in the near future. When it is, I will subscribe, and drop Tidal.Also, Quobuz is supposed to be coming to the US before years' end.B | |
| Right Angle Adapters @bdp24 Thanks for the reply, and, yes, I agree with your assessment.I ordered both the AQ and Voodoo adapters and will give them a try.Hey, I just spent over $1K on these Power Cords, so what is another hundred or so?I am a bit bummed by the fact ... | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations @2tuby,You should definitely reach out to John Rutan at Audioconnection (that is his tag here on Agon, should you want to pm him). He is in Verona NJ, so near NYC. He knows just about all the manufacturers and can give you lots of free advice, wit... | |
| Let's talk power cords Oh, jeez... | |
| Right Angle Adapters Thanks Al.As always, you provide great information.From what I see, the 90 degree angle is either up or down. I was hoping to get something that went right or left, but I think I will give them a try nonetheless.Bob | |
| Room placement for Vandersteen Treo CT At the top of the page is the Title with a Dropdown tab. Click it and you will see an option for Virtual Systems.B | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations You chose well with the Vandy 2ce's. I would not consider them 'directional'. When properly set up, they are one of the most transparent speakers for the money. Did you follow the set up for the Vandersteen speakers?I won't disparage Ohm's, I real... | |
| Audioquest Slate biwire vs Audioquest GBC single wire A set if AQ GO-4 used should be close to your target price. If you can wait, check Hifi Shark. If not check Hifi Shark for the Slate.Bob |