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| Ayre Codex or Bryston I would contact Johnny Rutan (audioconnection), as he introduced me to the Codex (which I love and own 2). I am pretty sure he knows about Bryston and can give you the best answer to your question.Bob | |
| Newbie Looking for Advice on Streaming Music I, too, was overwhelmed by the digital/streaming move.I wanted to get the best sound for the least money (don't we all?).I ended up buying a pair of Bluesound Node (1's), and using an Ayre Codex for a DAC.The Nodes allow me to have wireless connec... | |
| Most satisfying system change in 2017? Atma-Sphere MA-1, and MP-3, Vandy Treo's, converting McCormack DNA-1's into monoblocks, Equi+Core 1800(just installed).It's been a busy year.Bob | |
| Radio personalities Yes, Jean Shepard was also a great host.Is Phil Schaap still around. I used to listen to WBGO, but FM got so awful...Bob | |
| Dealers hijacking the discussions Mark Twain said it best...Keeping your mouth shut and being thought a fool, rather than opening it...B | |
| Radio personalities I forgot about Murray the K. Thanks for reminding me.I can add another, Nimet on WQXR's midnight to 6AM show. | |
| Equalization Yup.I bought my Vandersteen Treo's for their sound and capabilities and incorporated amps/preamps/DAc's that work well with them.For the most part, I have no desire to alter their sound reproduction. They reproduce music as it was recorded. Any de... | |
| Equalization Most buy their speakers for the sound they prefer and don't need/want to add filters(tone controls), which can detract from sound quality, as well as interfere with internal crossovers in the speakers.B | |
| Why do some amps provide more output power when using a balanced connection? Wow, I knew this was an Almarg and Atmasphere question.B | |
| Why do some amps provide more output power when using a balanced connection? This is an Almarg question.Or, Atmasphere. | |
| Speaker distance It would depend upon the room.For me, it is what my living room dictates. | |
| Are you getting ridiculous offers from new members If you think that was bad, try selling high end watches.B | |
| Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo The thread is there, it’s just not visible on the pics. So, can you thread your bolts into them?B | |
| Full-sounding SS amps (besides Pass) @OP,SMcAudio upgrades all the old McCormack stuff. Actually Conrad Johnson still makes the McCormack.One of the least expensive ways to get a McCormack is to find a non working model and send it to SMc. They essentially remove everything and put i... | |
| Vandersteen Seminar at Audio Connection (NJ) Well, that is one reason, schubert.It mostly hinges on the fact that I think it is the silliest waste of time a grown person would be involved in, but if anyone likes it, fine.Facebook is marginally better.B |