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| Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7 Nice move Otto!Usually Richard doesn't provide much info on the age of speakers, as he doesn't keep records- Which I find strange. Maybe the seller can give you an idea of how long the original owner kept them.bob | |
| mono block or bi-amps which would you pick? Mono blocks...Do you hear an echo? | |
| Amp Upgrade - Capacitors, Resistors or both? Generally speaking, capacitors should be replaced after a few decades.Resistors, I can't say.If you give your location, maybe some members can recommend an amp specialist near you.B | |
| Bluesound Gen 1 sale at Audio Advisor. True dumacker. I use the Node 1's with an Ayre Codex. I listened to both the Node 2 Dac and the Ayre. The Ayre definitely improved the sound reproduction.In essence, I only use the Bluesound for its' wireless connectivity.The only drawback to Blue... | |
| Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7 The VLR's are bookshelf speakers and I doubt will go as low as the 1ci.Though your sub should help with that.Though I haven't heard either the VLR or the KEF50, I would lean more toward the VLR or the 1ci. And, knowing how you liked the 1ci's, I t... | |
| Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7 @otto, I am glad you like the Vandy's. They really seem to do things right at a great price point.For me, I would opt for the 1ci's over a 2ce. The 1's will be easier to place and set up and also require less power, and if you want later, you can... | |
| Bluesound Gen 1 sale at Audio Advisor. Not a bad price.I bought my 2 Node (1's), on Ebay. | |
| Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7 +4 for Johnny Rutan.I know he has made systems with the 1ci and Vandy 2wq subs that were quite respectable.I, too, own a pair of HSU subs, as well as Vandy subs, and I can tell you there is no comparison. The Vandy's integrate seamlessly and unobt... | |
| Dealers hijacking the discussions Nice posts dynaquest and 213runnin.B | |
| Bluesound node 2 to usb dac I was going to recommend the Ayre Codex, and Schiit Gungnir or Yggrsil, but reading your OP, it seems you want an MQA decoding Dac.For me, I am waiting for the dust to settle before I commit money to this technology. I know some swear to MQA sound... | |
| Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7 I think Kalali said best. With your equipment the Vandy's should sound better. If you can eventually get a 2wq sub or two, you will way ahead of the game-Vandy subs use a crossover that alleviates the power demands of low frequencies on your amp. ... | |
| Shopping for Interconnects My budget pick:Zu audio, you can buy their older models at a discount on Ebay.My preferential choice:Audioquest.B | |
| 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 |