gdnrbob
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| Audioquest AC cables I would look into the newer Storm series cables.Though they are more money, they represent the best AQ offers-Garth Powell's expertise.Even a Thunder power cable will out perform the Wind series, and you should be able to find them used on Hifi Sh... | |
| Another shout out for great service 2 weeks?Wow, that was a fast repair.đ˛PS Audio must have a great service/repair operation.Bob | |
| Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty You've got some nice equipment.Do you really have to move to integrated? I can't see how that much space will be saved by such a move.Though I would consider some isolation bases for the subs (Like Townshend), so you don't p*ss off the neighbors.Bob | |
| Need preamp recommendation @OP,Wait!What is the rest of your system?It's hard to make a recommendation without knowledge of the other components.Bob | |
| Ayre QB9 Dac . Upgrade to the new QB20. Vs competition In the $4-5k range or less @audioman58Â ,I think you are referring to the QB9 with Twenty upgrade.And, I think you meant Windows 10?Correct?Thanks for the review of the shootout.I have deep respect for Schiit and their products, and am a bit surprised the upgraded QB-9 is st... | |
| Single driver vs traditional 3 way loudspeakers I thought a full range driver would be the best way to deliver uncompromised sound, but after listening to Vandy VLR's - compared to Zu Omen Bookshelves, I found the Vandy's to be significantly better. And, not a 3 way, either.- It must be in the ... | |
| Ayre QB9 Dac . Upgrade to the new QB20. Vs competition In the $4-5k range or less @jjss49Â .Yup, only USB.I should ask them why they didn't include optical.The small size of the Codex makes it a challenge to plug in multiple cords, especially when AQ makes the hardware so big.Bob | |
| Ayre QB9 Dac . Upgrade to the new QB20. Vs competition In the $4-5k range or less I got the upgraded QB 9's, but have yet to install them.FWIW,I own the Ayre Codex, and the Schiit Yggy and Gungnir were just about the same with regards to sound reproduction. With the Yggy coming a close second.I only bought the QB-9's due to Ayr... | |
| Why the truth is not in them ?? Price fairly, and treat a buyer with respect.That is my motto.And, I haven't had a bad incident, yet.In fact, I need to contact a buyer and see if the amps he bought are performing well...Bob | |
| $5k Pair Full Range Speaker Shootout - Help me pick @twoleftears ,At least we tried.As they say:You can lead a horse to water...Bob | |
| Inner groove distortion as tonearm moves toward the center of record What is cause?? It's one of the reasons I now love digital music.That, and the fact that I don't have to change the record every 30 or so minutes.Sorry to intrude, but I just had to say it.B | |
| $5k Pair Full Range Speaker Shootout - Help me pick I think you need to broaden your search. Considering your minor hearing impairment(mentioned on another thread), I would look at a phase/time aligned speaker like Vandersteen, or an electrostatic like Magnepan or Sound Labs.Not that they would all... | |
| How do you all manage mild hearing loss? I have almost the same issue with my hearing.For the most part, I just endure it. At worst, I will use the balance to compensate. And, since I mostly listen off axis, I really don't get too bothered by it.B | |
| Magnepan dealers Johnny Rutan has the LRS at Audioconnection, or at least did when I last visited. He said they were selling like hotcakes. At $650, there isnât much money a dealer will reap, but, hey, itâs business.If you do go, check out the Vandy VLR's. Though ... | |
| Explain what is a clean power amplifier? @isochronism .A very good quote.đB |