ghdprentice
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| I used to think pricey interconnects were snake oil... @asctim ”…My experience has been that I can get various very inexpensive interconnects that all sound indistinguishable.” Yeah… of course, very inexpensive interconnects don’t make a difference or make a negative difference. No effort has been... | |
| Is usb reclocking necessary? OP, Thanks for the follow up. Good to know. | |
| Reducing noise in an Ethernet over power configuration I would recommend a wall wart wifi extender. Ethernet over power is not a good solution. I use this solution and a know of a number of outstanding high end systems (>$150K) using it. High quality streamers take care of any shortcomings. | |
| I'm going to buy my first tube amp. I need honest blunt opinions I think the Jadis and Cary would likely be good choices. I agree, that with Benchmark stuff a really warm amp will probably greatly enhance the sound. But a question on your setup. That is a huge triangle you have for listening. Do you get sol... | |
| Power cable @audphile1 The effects the Hurricane had on your system is nothing like the effect it had on my system. Which, of course we know is a thing and why you have to try stuff in your own system. I will say the the Hurricane has taken the industry ... | |
| Level the floor Stone countertop places have all sorts of scrapes around. Find small pieces they will never sell. | |
| How serious are you? @mapman Great to hear you are thinking of retiring. I have been lucky to have many interests and over my career have been able to take off a year or more four times to just pursue my passions… physical and intellectual. So, my interests insta... | |
| Immersive Audio and How to Achieve It @kota1 Thank you for your kind words about my system. I think we would disagree on virtually every aspect of your assertion. Perhaps, you are just trying to be controversial. For many years I have preferred listening to my system for any ampli... | |
| 2nd system for office, all-in-one integrated suggestions I am extremely happy with my office system. It consists of beautiful Totem Mite speakers with its matching subwoofer, and a PrimaLuna integrated tube amp and a Schiit Gungnir DAC. The speakers / system is punchy at any volume and very musical. | |
| Power cable I highly recommend trying an Audio Quest Hurricane or Dragon. I completed about a year long quest to get a really transparent power cord. I tried, almost all Cardas, wire world, Transparent, DHLabs… and the Hurricane was absolutely perfect, exceed... | |
| Level the floor I think you are on the right track. If you have some Mooney, you might go for Black Diamond Racing Carbon Fiber platforms… then use Vibrapods, or audio pucks (there are many variations) under the platforms. Short ones under the high side and thick... | |
| Considering Shindo @designtaylor 👍😁. My headphone system sounds like my main system, rich, warm, musical as well as detailed. I love listening to both. | |
| Ruminations On CD Players @tvrgeek I appreciate your opinions. But for the benefit for those new to this pursuit I have to say your engineering background is getting in the way of your ears. This is not uncommon, that when you are absolutely sure something cannot mater i... | |
| Ruminations On CD Players @mbmi “…Streaming sucks. Why.......because people Don't sit there and enjoy a certain song or complete album...they bounce around playing 1 minute of this song and 30 sec. of the next song etc…” That is typically only true when the sound quali... | |
| Considering Shindo I’m not sure you are a victim. I think your lusting is probably justifiable. I have been an audiophile for over fifty years. I have methodically researched and upgraded my systems over that time. My tastes have slowly and consistent moved towards... |