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| Ayre owners and preamp options: seeking advice I agree with Randy and Stringreen. Ayre will do it right, should you want to upgrade. Regarding upgrading your DAC, why not get a Codex? It must be the best buy of the decade.The only other comparably priced DAC is the Schiit Gungnir of Yggy, both... | |
| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black I can attest to ctsooner's woodworking ability. He knows his stuff.@ctsooner I would definitely wait on cable upgrades and let you cables do their magic. As Tomic posted, sometimes you can get too much of a good thing.Bob | |
| What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ? Maggies are like Porsche 911s or Lotus Super 7sEnter your text ...i.e. toys for very limited usage on clear and flat roads. That's why I got an Audi. Quattro is a 'good thing'. | |
| What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ? @johnnyb53 I agree, you have a keeper (for a wife).Despite being a Vandersteen Fanboy, I also respect the Maggie's. If I had more room, I would get a pair, too. Bob | |
| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black @ctsooner Are the speakers still in the same room that I saw when I bought the Treo's?If so, you mentioned that they are now closer to the walls. Correct?What about the staircase? Do they block that or are they out from the walls enough to not be ... | |
| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black @nmmusicman I dropped out of the audiophile world 35 years ago. I only recently returned. So, I guess I missed Alon/Nola. I'd like to hear them someday. The only things Google returned look like they are stand mounted speakers, is this correct?Bob | |
| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black Thanks ct, I have never used a Class A amp, so I really shouldn't remark on power, but I feel, despite the powered bass, the Quatro's could use a bit more power than 30wpc.I have to say that the Atma's really provide me with the most clarified sou... | |
| Wavelength Proton DAC vs. Codex & Adding a server/renderer I use the Codex with my Bluesound Node (1's). It is a great way to get music throughout the house at high quality without spending a fortune.Bob | |
| Who is the WORST Audio Shop? @czarivey Thank you for posting that.After 30 years, I still feel the sting of racial discrimination that Sound by Singer offered me. That they are still in business shows that sucking up to parvenu will provide you with an income. Hopefully, Karm... | |
| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black @nmmusicman I have never heard the Alon's, nor heard of them, but if they work for you, then all the best. Though, I wonder if 30 wpc is enough for the quatro's? I'd be curious to put the MC-275 with the Quatro's and see how they sound.Bob | |
| Power cable So much of what you will discover will be system dependent.Though I know that cables can make a difference, I am loathe to spend inordinate amounts of money on them.Some of my favorites are:Zu Audio, AQ, and PS audio. Yes, upgrading the Furman pow... | |
| Looking for an All in One DAC/Streamer/Server Bluesound Node 2 sound like a contender for you.I own the Node 1, but I use an Ayre Codex for my main system and a Schiitt Gungnir for my office as they are better DAC's.Though, out of the box, the Node 2 is pretty good.Bob | |
| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black Thanks nrenter, tomic and Ctsooner.My question regarding the upgrade to Quatro's should have included my use of the Vandy 2w's with ct's Treo's. Though I don't have the 'q' factor, I am getting much of the bass that the Quatro would provide- just ... | |
| I'm selling speakers for the first time and concerned about fraud @yyzsantabarbara You have a point worth considering. The seller and buyer should communicate. A quick phone call can reveal much about a person. If you still feel unsure, then cancel the deal.Bob | |
| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black @ctsooner ,How much of a difference is there between the non-CT Treo's and your CT Quatro's?Bob |