gdnrbob
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| Any comments on my Ayre AX-7e vs Ayre EX-8 vs Simaudio Moon 340i Integrated Amplifiers In my opinion, I would get the EX-8 with DAC, as I believe Ayre will offer the best they can in their new offering. Of course, I would also contact them directly and get their take on this.The Codex (I own 2) is a very special DAC. I think it comp... | |
| Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers @OP,I can understand your reluctance regarding used speakers, but since gettting back in the game after a 25 year hiatus, just about all my equipment has been bought used-including speakers. And, I have never had an issue with damaged equipment. J... | |
| Help me pick from my sub-$1200 shortlist +1,2,3 for Vandersteen, especially if buying used, you will be below your target budget.VLR’s are $1350 new, Model 1’s are usually under $800 used and Model 2’s used are near your budget top.If you have a separate amp and preamp, you can insert a ... | |
| Music Server - The Search Begins @uberwaltz, +1Bluesound really came out with great products, and their customer service is top notch.B | |
| Tidal not working on mac mini I concur, Tidal customer support is wanting. But, on the bright side, Quobuz should be coming soon. I think I will be cancelling my subscription anyway, as their catalog is impossible to divine for classical music. $20 bucks a month and I really d... | |
| Insider or Outsider? To be or not to be,...? I think we should get a free pass for a month to see if this thing flies.bob | |
| Room Correction, Acoustic Treatment, Positioning, etc. What are my options @OP,So glad you took my advice. I hate seeing someone waste their time trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.B | |
| A song murdered by someone. Sebastian Cabot singing Bob Dylan.Nuff said...B | |
| Room Correction, Acoustic Treatment, Positioning, etc. What are my options I would sell the B&W's and get a pair of Vandy Quatro's or 5a's.Then you will be able to correct for room issues.Bob | |
| RCA to XLR vs XLR to RCA... Converting Input or Output - Does It Matter?? @sbank It isn't listed, but Jensen can make one for you. PC-2XRhttp://www.jensen-transformers.com/product/pc-2xr/They have great customer service.B | |
| When to replace preamp tubes? This is a great thread.I am new to tube amp/preamps, and reading these opinions help a lot.Luckily, Mr. Karsten is around should anything go astray.Bob | |
| Do speaker cables need a burn in period? Components and cables seem to be affected by a 'breaking in' period.What seems to be a simply electric path has subtle intricacies that, in the end, affect sound reproduction.It seems like it would make a great thesis in EE.For mere listeners, lik... | |
| A brief review of 15 high-end speakers on home demo including B&W, Boenicke, Magico,Wilson @duckworp,Thanks for that very nice write up.B | |
| A brief review of 15 high-end speakers on home demo including B&W, Boenicke, Magico,Wilson @david_ten ,It looks like it is a husband/wife(or perhaps, significant other) business arrangement.They seem to be very well regarded, from the feedback I have read.Bob | |
| Best In-Wall Rated Cable for Subwoofer Run? Specifics would be helpful.What amp/processor and what sub are you trying to connect.Length of run?B |