gdnrbob
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| Looking to upgrade my preamp, suggestions? An Atma-Sphere MP-3 used,may be a bit more than your budget, but it does have remote option and you can run both balanced and RCA.Ain't nothing like Zero feedback.The Ayre would be a close match.Bob | |
| Speaker companies with a focus on parts quality and measurements +1 for Vandersteen speakers.The Shahanian's are nice speakers, and I am glad they still have a following, but they rely on reflected sound, much like Bose. A nice sound presentation, but not very accurate, in my opinion.Once you go 'phase aligned'... | |
| XLR to RCA adaptor Why not contact Decware and see if he can install balanced inputs?That would seem to be the easiest and least expensive way to go.Bob | |
| Please Help Me Choose a Speaker Cable @Treebeard, those are the ones I bought for my Vandies. They sound great to my ears and are supposedly an upgrade from the Rocket 88 (AQ's description), .Only thing is they are 36v, mine are 72v. I think you can upgrade them, but best to contact A... | |
| Please Help Me Choose a Speaker Cable It looks rather neat to me. But, I don't look in back of equipment much.AQ Rocket 88's would be my choice with a double run.Do you need bananas? Can you speakers accept spades? The latter are supposed to be better in terms of connectivity. | |
| XLR to RCA adaptor I would opt for a Jensen transformer.They make a number of configurations.http://www.jensen-transformers.com/product/pi-xx/You can call or email them for the best info.Bob | |
| Tekton 1812 speakers @audiosaint,How did they sound? I have never listened to Tekton, but they seem to have quite a following?B | |
| Streaming Tidal through Bluesound Node 2 vs Oppo 105D +1 tomcy6, the Bluesound DAC is okay, but you can output using an optical cable to your preferred DAC for better sound reproduction.My Schiit Yggy is much better than the Bluesound-though I can't fault it at its' price. I don't own or know of the ... | |
| Speaker companies with a focus on parts quality and measurements Zu Audio are in your price range. I own the Omen Bookshelf and can attest to their sound reproduction. They also have a trial period so you can see if you like them.Otherwise, a pair of Vandersteen bookshelves would be another option.Bob | |
| I've decided to try Tubes I paired Zu Unions with Atma-Sphere amp and pre and can say they are a winning combination. A used M-60 or S-30 would be more than enough power and still be in your price range.Bob | |
| Saturday Afternoon at the Opera, often live, from The Metropolitan Opera I didn't know the Met broadcast from other stations, but it makes sense.Being a New Yorker, I associate WQXR with the Met opera.Though one of the reasons I am not a regular listener is the awful sound. Lincoln Center is pretty compromised acoustic... | |
| Amps Atma-Sphere M-60 Mono blocks OTL design Finally got the Treo's installed and with the Atma-Sphere amp and pre, they sound wonderful. | |
| Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation I finally got my AQ Rockefeller's reterminated and double bi-wired installed. Ah, the Treo's sound wonderful with Atma-Sphere amp and pre.They totally dissolve in the room. | |
| Chris Harban Woodsong Audio...my experience...super good! You should add his web link.Oh, never mind.http://www.woodsongaudio.com/index.htmlI love how many talented independent designers there are in the US. | |
| Interesting look at THD I think I am missing something.B |