ghdprentice
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| Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer? Ok, there are getting to be too many “streamers are just PCs” in this thread. The proof to those of us that have tried most everything is the difference between a PC or MAC and a good (at the bottom end Blue stream) is simply startling. The differ... | |
| Is it important to long demo or own HIGH END gear to have a fair accurate view about it? That is a good question. Listening skills are developed over decades. Values in sound quality change over time with your listening skills (learning about both good and bad attributes) … which in turn influence what you value in terms of sound ... | |
| Purchase on Audiogon arrived not as described Sorry to hear your sad story. I hope it gets resolved. | |
| How good is good enough? OP …”I’m just curious. When you arbitrarily upgrade your system every 7 years, do you hear a significant improvement each time?” OMG, yes… enormous. Each generation has been such a huge jump. In fact, each component is a very real and substant... | |
| The dangerous world of Reel-to-Reel Tape Please allow me to ask a question because of my ignorance. What is the source of music for these reel to reel tape decks. Well, cared for tapes last without deterioration for 10 - 30 years. So, where do you get the music? And if you simply record ... | |
| Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer? @jsalerno +1 You can use a WiFi extender plugged in next to your system. Bandwidth requirements are minuscule and a good or outstanding streamer will remove noise and supply superb sound quality. I recommend Aurender. I have owned PCs, MA... | |
| Stand mount speakers to replace Magnepan 1.6’s @chayro +1 | |
| Tube preamp for pass labs ? Audio Research for sure. I have run an ARC with Pass amps for decades, until a few years ago when I switched to Audio Research amps. | |
| Tube preamp with Adcom amp @tomic601 +1 | |
| Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips? Listen to live acoustic music as often as possible. Sometimes when you do, listen critically… to the relation of detail to core instruments, how bass arrives, the sound stage, venue reflections. Micro details of cymbles, leading edge of the sa... | |
| Needle resilience 😊👍. We all occasionally do something like that. Good equipment takes it in stride. | |
| What was the best (most impactful) piece of new equipment to hit the market in 2023? @kennyc +1 Linn DSM | |
| Weakest link in my system OP, From what you said Wilson Alexx sounds like a good choice. | |
| The dangerous world of Reel-to-Reel Tape @knittersspouse Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. It can be a the greatest of times for audio, it sure has been for me. | |
| High quality recordings any genre @mapman Thank you for your kind words. If you are ever out in the Portland, Oregon area… give me a shout. |