gemoody

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Do you build anything for your high fidelity system? If so, what do you make?
@ovinewar1  i too used the hifiberry hat.  I think DAC+.  I see they have a new version out, wondering if it’s worth an upgrade?  As for Volumio, I use the free version.  
Do you build anything for your high fidelity system? If so, what do you make?
I built a RaspPi 4, with DAC Hat, running Volumio.  I dig it.  
2nd systems- who’s got one?
Located in a downtown Asheville hideout.   Kenwood integrated amp KA-3500 Kenwood tuner KT-5300 Dual CS-5000 w Grado cart Paradigm Reference Studio 40 v2 Play it more than my primary.   About 60+ old discs of vinyl. FYI, just left a Bob D... 
What brand speaker is this?
Future 2000.   
I miss my Loudness Button and Tone Controls....
I have been looking at the JBL SA750 integrated amp, lots of features packed inside.  It doesn’t have tone controls, but some have suggested that the DSP the same, sounds complicated to me.  That’s been part of my hold-up.  I’m not glad you’re hav... 
Most beautiful turntable under $5k
Log another vote for the Thorens 1601. It is my dream table. Anybody own one?  
Survey on Cost of Loudspeakers Supported On Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
I get the OP’s query. Why would you put expensive wheels on a Yugo. The question I have, and for others among the uninitiated, how much do a pair of Townsend Podiums cost?  
How many systems do you have?
Four. Home, vacation, two offices. Three vintage. Two with vinyl. One Class D. Zero Tubes.  
About users with hidden agendas
Well I read/scanned this dang thread, and I’d like that hour of my life back. I’ve been here a couple years, but don’t think I have enough history to appreciate or understand the acrimony, the emotions, and/or the choosing of sides. That said, I ... 
JBL L112
I know is this is off-topic, but this JBL talk has me wondering/lusting about JBL’s new 75th anniversary Class-G SA750 Integrated.  Anybody heard one? Built-in in MM/MC, DAC + Streamer, Dirac,…. Supposedly designed as a companion to the L100 speak... 
Tiny Room (6' x 9') speaker advice
Or you could keep the vintage vibe and stay old-school with a pair of Dynaco A25s. They are from the same era as the Scotts and are legendary. I run a set every now and then, and always hate to un-hook them.  Should fit the room very well. They ar... 
Buyer Dispute
$7k, wow.  Talk to your seller, you need your money back.  File a dispute, with the seller’s understanding…If she/he is not on board…to f’n bad…This is not your problem. As others have said, this can only spiral further, get out before it gets mor... 
All In One Recommendations
On the higher end, Accuphase integrateds can have a phono preamp and DAC card installed.  SS to Class A, all expensive and all great.  Personally, I think the sweet spot is the E-380. But no streamer. On the affordable end, Technics SU-G700 is a ... 
2022 is almost here. Why are you here?
I’m here to learn, which I have. And, to one day formulate a useful, non-shamed post related to my pursuit of the perfect (for me) Japanese integrated amplifier.  
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
I always enjoyed Lester the Nighfly, broadcasting from the Foot of Mt. Belzone.