gdnrbob
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| 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 | |
| Speaker suggestions under 4k Are you willing to start from scratch?-Sell your amp and pre?Do you have flexibility in your budget?A quick HifiShark seem to show that selling the remaining pieces of equipment should yield you another $2K.So, that would make it $6K available.Now... | |
| Interconnects under floor? I forgot I use those wall plates, too.Yes, they work, but unfortunately let in some of the cold air from my basement. Adding some fiberglass insulation helped. And, no mice ever tried to climb up there-most were content to nibble on the bait I lef... | |
| Running a preamp into another preamp Whoa, I would try PM'ing Ralph Karsten (atmasphere).I do know he has experience with recording, as well as experience with building stereo equipment. Plus, he is a nice guy who can explain things in terms we mortals can understand.Bob |