gdnrbob
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| Don't buy from HigherFI.com @OP,Ebay has a concierge service that they offered me. I have to say it really is pretty good. I wonder if you can opt into it?FWIW, the seller has to refund you should the item not work as described, even if they say it is 'as-is'.Bob | |
| Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio @ rbogartr,You are a better man than I am.I hope that tweeter makes the speakers work as they should. And, I hope Robert Lee will give you some advice on the cabinets.Bob | |
| An upgrade a long time overdue Okay, I get it.I agree with jond, if you want to go digital, then concentrate on that first.So, here are my suggestions for DAC's1. Ayre codex (approx $1300 used)2. Schiit yggy (a little more used, but hard to find- they get sold quickly).3. Oppo... | |
| Advice using electrostats with tube amp. I believe Ralph of Atma-Sphere recommends using a Zero Transformer when running difficult loads. He has a FAQ page on his website that will link you to it. Let me know if you can't find it.B | |
| suggestions for Windows 10 software please, , laptop to USB DAC, AIFF files, remote app @jaybe I know Fidelizer isn't a music player, but it did improve sound quality reproduction in my rig.B | |
| An upgrade a long time overdue Well, now you are moving to a subjective rationale. IMHO, you will be chasing your tail if you base your upgrades on such things.For me, I would find a speaker that you love (and hopefully a great dealer). From there, you can build a system within... | |
| Advice using electrostats with tube amp. A quick Google shows the Theos go down to 4 ohms, so they should be okay, but I think the speakers would do better with a higher powered amp.I don't know Cary amps well, so others may have better info. Perhaps you should contact Cary directly?Bob | |
| Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio I would send Robert Lee some pics of the inferior finish. He might know what might have happened to the finish. Maybe it reacted with the packing? Who knows?Bob | |
| Magnepan 3.7 - 3.7i owners need help please Well, unfortunately 'things happen'. At least you found the cause of the problem. I am sure that the dealer and Magnepan will do right by you.I know it sounds easy to make such remarks, but know I feel for you, and know that when you get the speak... | |
| suggestions for Windows 10 software please, , laptop to USB DAC, AIFF files, remote app I use JRiver, but I hear good things about Jplay.-Though it seems to be somewhat controversial.Since you can trial them, why not give them a try?I would also recommend Fidelizer. It made a big difference for my system.B | |
| XLR/RCA dilemma Spinal surgery---Ouch!I hope you feel better, soon.Bob | |
| Don't buy from HigherFI.com I think Ebay has protections for you. I tried to negotiate with a seller who said everything was 'as is', but they (Ebay) said they have a money back guarantee policy regardless of what the seller says.I would contact Ebay directly with all the em... | |
| Trade in value to a dealer @abnerjack, If the equipment is in decent shape, it would behoove you to sell directly.Just be honest about condition and price accordingly.B | |
| Help choosing integrated +1 for Ayre.I wish I could find more info on your speakers, but Focal seems to not have any listing for them. I found a manual online, though. It looks like they have a 3 ohm minimum which is a bit taxing for an amp.I would suggest also looking at... | |
| Amps Atma-Sphere M-60 Mono blocks OTL design Wow, not bad. I own a pair of Zu Omen Bookshelves. They have a similar range, and I like their simplicity (crossover-less). I find it amazing that such a small enclosure can still reproduce such low frequencies.Will you be adding subwoofers? Looki... |