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| Cartridge suggestions for... What budget did you have in mind? | |
| Flexible DAC or Preamp or Integarted for Headphones Seeking Recommendations The Gold Note DS-10 is a DAC/streamer/preamplifier that has a dedicated 1 watt low gain/5 watts high gain headphone amplifier. The Gold Note sound is neutral with this really pleasing dollop of aural honey. Just lots of fun.Here's a YouTube review... | |
| DAC + NAS streamer combo (NOT Tidal/Qobuz etc) I like the Gold Note DS-10 with optional power supply PSU-10 Evo for DAC + streamer duties in that budget class. Here’s a snippet from the recent glowing review in Stereophile:My reference system hasn’t hosted many DACs in the Gold Note DS-10’s pr... | |
| Looking for a new phono preamp The Gold Note PH-10 with the matching PSU-10 power supply is lovely in that budget class.Industry disclosure: I'm a dealer. | |
| Is Luxman a poor man's D'Agostino ? Luxman is a different sound. | |
| Warm, rich but detailed SS preamp (made you give up tubes) Lamm Industries L2.1 Reference. It isn’t "warm" - it’s extraordinarily natural, and I’d argue that’s what you meant in your description and the only thing you’d want for long term satisfaction.Here’s a review in Stereophile magazine: https://www.s... | |
| Now that I have my Tri-planar tone arm, I ask for recommendations for a new cartridge. Yep, if you like the Miyajima sound you could move up to a Madake or Destiny. They'll be a good match on your arm.Industry disclosure: I'm a Miyajima dealer. | |
| Tube amp Friendly Speaker That Sounds like Klipsch Cornwall You might like the Wolf von Langa SON loudspeaker.Industry disclosure: I'm a WvL dealer. | |
| Best integrated for my needs???? With this absolute in mind, I need to refresh my initial question. What are my best options for (ethernet enabled) DAC/Amp combo or Integrated Amp (ethernet input enabled) in the sub $15K range (new).darTZeel LHC-208. | |
| Any SS amp recs in the 1-2k price range? A Gold Note PA-10 is nice in that price range. Compact chassis. Italian style. Add a second down the road for big power.Industry disclosure: I'm a Gold Note dealer. | |
| Boulder 866 experience? Users? These don't sound the same and I think you're making decisions based on features, reviews, and opinions on forums (of wildly varying quality), not sound. If you heard them you'd know which one you prefer. Try to schedule auditions! You may find th... | |
| Recommendations on hybrid amp, BHK300 monos? You may find a set of Lamm Industries M2.2 monoblocks interesting. They're exceptional.Industry disclosure: heads up that I'm a Lamm dealer. | |
| May I have any advice on Horning Hybrid Aristotle PM65 speaker? Give High Water Sound a call. He's the US importer for Horning, and a generally swell guy. | |
| Looking for a speaker for my LM 845 Premium You may enjoy Horning Hybrid or Wolf von Langa.Industry disclosure: heads up that I'm a dealer for both lines in the States. | |
| Van Den Hul Grail Vs Grail SE Hi @jakesnak. Two main differences with the SE: 1) balanced support end-to-end, and 2) significantly more robust dual external power supplies instead of the base unit's smaller single unit.Audibly, the SE is faster, more dynamic, and has more bott... |