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| Low gain dac! manthik - I am considering replacing the potentiometer in my preamp with a Slagle Autoformer. I have read about new projects/preamps that utilize his products, however have not seen anything on swap out/ replacements like I am contemplating. A... | |
| Low gain dac! I am experiencing same issue in my system as well. When first connected, everything was great for about a year. Then I began to have the same experience as the OP has been having with the Volume Control. Over the next few months the issue persist... | |
| My system....what and how will cabling impact? IMHO to make a substantial impact you could look to invest 20-30% of your overall MRSP budget on power delivery and cabling. That said you can look for deals on the used market to bring those costs down. The biggest immediate impact I experienced ... | |
| 6000 dollars CD player If you are committed to getting a CDP look Brands and Models that have a VRDS (Very Rigid Disc Clamping System) Transport and Sony KSS Laser.VRDS was developed by TEAC and is used by the worlds finest CD players like Wadia, Krell, Spectral, DCS, E... | |
| For the Audiophile with a taste for good design(looks)....a question. Based On Looks -Vinnie Rossi L2 Pre and Integrated Lampizator - PacificBespoke Audio CompanyYpsilon Electronics -Ayre Acoustics - R seriesKaiser Acoustics - External Cross Over Artisan Fidelity PlinthsAvantgarde Acoustics - Duo, Trio, AmpSonus Fa... | |
| Speaker upgrade "if it is my money, will I buy this". Throwing all the speakers at me when I am trying to narrow down makes it a long discussion without results. I completely Agree and Understand. And I apologize for throwing in brands that may not be a consi... | |
| An audio rack that really does make a difference. I once found myself in a situation where I needed to replace shelving in a older audio rack. I will admit that some of the new racks are sexy, but I was unwilling to commit to that level of investment.I kept the frame, and added custom Birch Edge ... | |
| Speaker upgrade You may want to look into Lansche Audio these are within your price range https://www.lansche-audio.com/products/no-5-2/, you may find a deal on a older model used pair.Your REL's can get you down to the low frequency range, and the plasma tweeter... | |
| Speaker Audition You may want to consider Lansche Audio 3.2https://www.lansche-audio.com/products/p-series/no-3-1/Especially since you have the Rel Subs to handle the mid/lower and lower frequency range.Best of luck | |
| Speaker cables Mid High end If you want to broaden your search a fantastic cable to check out isThales Speaker Cable. They also make a great interconnects. http://www.aaudioimports.com/ShowProduct.asp?hProduct=246 | |
| tough choices IMHOTrade in The Mono Blocks for the 80% they offered.Trade in The SF Aida for 80% as well. I don't see why the dealer wouldn't do it as all Models come from The McIntosh Group. In fact AR left the group a few months ago and the dealer is still of... | |
| Is 1990's equipment vintage? 1990's characterization falls into Vintage - Items that are no less than 20 years old | |
| Audio Research preamps EXCESSIVE OPERATING COSTS I believe that you have to assess, what is most important to you. Watching TV/ movies HT experience or listening to music. 1.If you find that watching TV / movies takes priority then you should invest in a mid - fi Solid State HT System, with Subs... | |
| Best 40 to 50k used speakers May want to check these guys out - best value if you can get on used market Lansche Audiohttps://www.lansche-audio.com/products/no-5-2/ | |
| What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1 A good friend and long time audiophile paired his Harbeth's with the Conrad Johnson Cav 45.He is using NOS EL 34 tubes. He chose to go for an integrated and used the savings to invest in a substanital Phono Preamp. He is extreemely happy with the ... |