gdnrbob
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| Seeking recommendations for DAC to amplifier balanced XLR cable @OP, You seem to be a glutton for punishment.😉The Colorado's are fairly long in the tooth. I would consider moving to a more current interconnect.I am getting a set of Mackenzie, soon.I would PM John Rutan (Audioconnection) and get his opinion, be... | |
| Balanced to RCA You need an adapter.Though there are cables that will allow you to do this, I would recommend a Jensen Transformer to do the job, so you don't end up with hum and distortions.Here is a link: https://www.jensen-transformers.com/product/db-2px/ I ... | |
| Stereophile, Pass Integrated and personal taste I find eric's posts to be very interesting. -Certainly not 'Flame Trolling'.@OP, Looking at the review: 'note that the second harmonic lies at a very low –86dB (0.005%). Higher-order harmonics are virtually absent'This would fall... | |
| Yamaha C-4 and Belles Aria help I listened to the Aria integrated at Audioconnection, as well. Though I didn't audition the phono, I found it to be a very capable piece of equipment. It so impressed me that I am leaning toward a pair of Aria Monoblocks for my office system.I hav... | |
| Vandersteen 5a, 15 years old vs. new Vandersteen Quatro Wood (upgrade or downgrade) @m,+1Bob | |
| The best looking speakers MBL's for me. Not only a unique look, but outstanding sound reproduction.Bob | |
| Does anyone know where I can get a Plinius Odean amplifier? No hits on Hifishark, so it must be a rare bird.I would email Plinius dealers to see if they ever get trade ins.Bob | |
| best low priced bookshelf speakers If possible, I would try to increase the budget to at least $600-1000.At that price point, you could find some killer deals on used speakers.I only see an Outlaw 2150, which is rated at 100wpc, so, you should have a wide variety of bookshelf speak... | |
| Upgrade McCormack or... I concur with Mitch2, SMcAudio converted my DNA-1's to monoblocks and also converted a pair of Micro power amps to monoblocks, and upgraded a Micro preamp.Their work is 1st class.@soix ,I would call SMc and provide them with your related equipment... | |
| Vandersteen 5a, 15 years old vs. new Vandersteen Quatro Wood (upgrade or downgrade) @OPWow, that's tight, but if the 5a's work for you, the Quatro's will, too.B | |
| Full feature preamp $1500 Atmasphere UV-1Bob | |
| Vandersteen 5a, 15 years old vs. new Vandersteen Quatro Wood (upgrade or downgrade) @stringreen,I use Ayre and Atmasphere (tubes for the winter).Both have their signatures, but they (tubes) do work with Vandy's.Bob | |
| 60Hz hum You could try a cheater plug on the integrated and see if that eliminates the hum. Bob | |
| Another shout out for Uship! +2 for Uship,I used them for a pair of Vandy 3a sigs from NY to NC. They arrived in perfect condition.The cost was reasonable, if I recall and the buyer pleased, as well.A number of these shippers are independent 1 man operations and basically mak... | |
| Anyone ordered from Herbie's Audio Lab lately? I have never had an issue with Herbie's. Email queries were always responded to quickly.If I recall, he even answered the phone.Bob |