ghdprentice
Responses from ghdprentice
| Comparing Phono Pre-Amps I wouldn’t recommend splitters. They may introduce more uncertainty into the equation. I want to reinforce the idea of long comparisons. A few quick swaps will tell you if there are any huge tonal differences or detail differences. But long… ... | |
| Older Revel vs Newer Magicos I would make sure you listen to the Magico. Make sure your equipment is up to them. They are very fast and revealing. I have heard them sound bad on a number of occasions when paired with electronics not up to being completely revealed. | |
| How Important Are SOA Home Theater Processors? It has been a while since I have chosen a surround processor, but have listened to a few newer ones. I have a high end Meridian. And the rules of audio completely apply to surround processors. The higher quality / less featured processors tend to ... | |
| Connecting a phonostage to a processor. Clearly you should do what sounds better to you. Although I would recommend listening to music (not the system) for a couple weeks or so through the bypass, then switch for a couple weeks and go back. This would let your subconscious soak up the d... | |
| Integrated amp recommendation for Maggie .7's @skucie +1 😄 | |
| Do I Need a New DAC? OP, +1 @pmm I must chime in on the Yggdrasil or Ayer. I own a Schiit Gungnir that I bought to help a friend choose a DAC… we bougt him a Yggy. My headphone system has a Ayre… a great DAC for the money. I would go for the Yggdrasil… un... | |
| LOUDEST Concert and Tinnitus Interesting thread. Probably the loudest concert and the closest to a truly religious experience to me was The Who in ~1969… Chicago. The last time they played Tommy for a long time (they said that was the last time ever… but it was not). ... | |
| Integrated amp recommendation for Maggie .7's @skucie Well the solution is simple… go get yourself a ARC Ref 6se preamp and Ref 80s or 160s. You get your “big system” and she gets natural - musical sound. Win, win. That is what I have… I can attest to its efficacy. Although I have been ... | |
| Integrated amp recommendation for Maggie .7's @skucie +1 The ARC I-50 is a simply stunning amp. I was listening to one recently, while other (more expensive amps I was listening were good)… my eyes closed and I just fell into the music with the I-50. Really musical and beautiful amp. | |
| What is your experience with amp power? In general, more power, more better for most all speakers. So let’s say you have a choice for the same amp… like Pass 150, 250, and 350. Higher power sounds better at low volume and high volume. However, choices are never that simple. Undoubte... | |
| Pioneer PL630- upgrading the phono cable? I have upgraded phono cables in nice but non-audiophile turntables a couple times. I could never hear a difference. The last was in an AR turntable with a pretty good cartrige. I am a big advocate of carefully choosing interconnects, cables, and ... | |
| Need advice on building a system from a mishmash of components! You are very lucky. What sounds best will to a large extent depend on you. So, my recommendation is to use input from the forum to organize the sequence for you to audition. You must ultimately decide for yourself. We all have different values in ... | |
| Please help with setting up a streaming system OP, Congradulations! I look forward to hearing your impressions. | |
| The Mood Was Ruined OP, Knowing the entire system is helpful to determine if it is adding to the issue you are having, and gauging an appropriate solution. Knowing your ancillary equipment I am not going to suggest a $10K turntable with a $8K cartridge. It is... | |
| AudioQuest vs Cardas XLR @soix +1 I have worked in manufacturing globally for most of my career… extensively in mainland China. Some of the finest products made (like iPhones) are made there… so is some real junk. So, it depends on the company designing and is in charg... |