gdnrbob
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| BAT VK -200 vs. McCormack DNA 1 Deluxe? @mikeyounesi,Why wouldn't the BAT preamp not work with a McCormack?Did you contact SMcAudio?B | |
| How do you think about Qobuz store? Nothing wrong with analyzing. OP raised some very good points.Bob | |
| Ohm Walsh F Hope of Resurrection @douglas_schroeder ,I'd be interested in listening to the Kings Audio King Tower. They look super cool.I'm also glad that the majority of posts have been spot on and helpful.Bob | |
| Bryston monoblocks 7B ST replacement @rohlim ,To be honest, I have no experience with Bryston other than knowing it is a reputable brand.I bought my Belles Aria monoblocks due to a demo of the Aria Integrated at Audioconnection. That little integrated amp really outperforms for it's ... | |
| Bryston monoblocks 7B ST replacement Belles Aria Monoblocks? $3K neworAyre MX-R's, unfortunately more than $4K used, but would be my pick.B | |
| High end Class D amps? I liken Class D amps to streaming digital music. Both are new technologies, and both are maturing super fast.Remember when cameras had under 10megapixels at the turn of the century? -Now you can get a 100mp back for medium format. Not bad for less... | |
| “Marks on the underside” Oh yeah, I forgot the buyer who wouldn't buy an item if there wasn't any warranty from the manufacturer.As I told him, 'Then why are you buying used'?B | |
| “Marks on the underside” Unfortunately, losers pop up on Ebay.I sold a vintage camera lens and the buyer reported it not working.He ended getting a working lens and I got his garbage lens in return.I knew he was scamming me as he said it happens every time.I reported it t... | |
| Tweeters are silent on my Wilson audio Sofia 2 @OP,Please ignore the above comment.The rest of Audiogon is here to help.Bob | |
| Help teach an old dog new tricks @northwoods_maine ,Nice that you posted your Ayre Player. It has the ability to output to an external DAC, via a switch, I believe.In that case, I would recommend getting either an Ayre Codex.I have no doubt that you will not only enjoy your CD's ... | |
| Help teach an old dog new tricks @northwoods_maine ,Now that is a change of scenery!As for Bluesound customer service, I have found them to be very helpful. Though it sometimes takes a few days for them to catch up with emails.All in all, the Node(original model) still works grea... | |
| Options for $1k or less DAC? @bajaed ,The Node's internal DAC isn't bad for the money, but if you do go the Schiit route- buy the Gungnir or Yggy. Anything lower and you'll be spinning your wheels- IMHO.Probably better to find a used Codex.Bob | |
| Best bookshelf speaker? Vandersteen VLR is my pick.With a Belles Aria integrated, and some William Tell cables, it really sings.-Even without a sub.I didn't believe it until I heard it with my own ears at Audioconnection.B | |
| Adding a subwoofer should be glorious, not obvious I use Vandersteen subs, and I never had an issue with the subs being 'non-integrated'. The use of a first order crossover is so simple and effective, I don't understand why more sub manufacturers don't use it, as well.It also frees the amplifier f... | |
| Options for $1k or less DAC? A used Ayre Codex would be my recommendation.-Switching from Spotify to Qobuz will show a definite improvement upon sound quality.B |