ghdprentice
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| Need help! First step into high end audio Just a point of terminology. You want a good sounding home theater, correct? Home theater and two channel audio systems typically have very different goals. Good sounding home theater, in general is much easier to achieve since you are distrac... | |
| Power cord length @clearthinker Let me make this crystal clear… I have two Audio Quest Hurricanes power cords of the same generation, one is one meter in length and the other one two meter in length and the two meter one sounds better… quieter, greater depth a... | |
| Tough amp decision @russ751 Yes, the Pass INT-60 is a really outstanding sounding integrated. I was really impressed with its rhythm and pace… for an integrated the musicality and nuanced sound and power is very impressive. | |
| What is the current retail cost of your reference system? @aberyclark Well chosen components in a well thought out system can sound absolutely fantastic. Not that long ago that is what mine was worth… a system to be proud of. What does your system look like? I don/t see it in your virtual systems. | |
| Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there? Most of us here are interested in the best sound quality we can get. While there are definitely flavors in sound and differences in absolute sound quality… if you know the kind of sound you want and do your research, then every time a component of... | |
| What causes Pops? @erik_squires 👍😜 | |
| Are you getting the bass you deserve? Yes. Having upgraded my speakers to Sonus Faber Amati Traditional and gotten rid of my sub woofers I am really happy. The sound is coherent top to bottom. Great and detailed bass. And my listening room is less cluttered. | |
| integrated amp for Wilson Sabrina X @audphile1 It was. They were like a continuum of discreetness of sounds / detail of the Luxman to more midrange bloom and musicality (really good rhythm and pace for a solid state) and authority (Pass), and finally warm , rich and natural The... | |
| Do You Play Or Save Your Best Cartridges I only own one cartridge at a time. Investing in the very best I can afford. But, then don’t spin vinyl that much… maybe one a day. I now listen to streaming most of the time. However, since you started streaming. If you dedicate some money an... | |
| Power cord length My dealer recommended 2 meter for more “conditioning”. I had never looked at it that way. I have two AudioQuest Hurricanes, one one meter and one two meter. So I did a comparison with my stereo amp. I use them both when running the mono blocks. I ... | |
| Boxes Yes definitely, they are valuable. Shipping stuff like speakers gets really challenging without them. Many companies actually have new boxes for old equipment… I think Pass does. I tried selling some old ugly black ribbon speakers and the cost... | |
| integrated amp for Wilson Sabrina X @audphile1 Oops, you’re right. I missed the integrated part. The OP should definitely listen to the Pass INT-250. I spent a couple hours with its little brother the INT-60 last week. It is very impressive. Well balanced sound, natural, refined, ... | |
| Upgrade decision, power conditioner or music server OP, My hat is off to you. I am an old guy also and there is no way I would be changing albums on that beautiful turntable in a place that low and recessed. I would be seeing the chiropractor after each record change. As to your question. Each... | |
| Digital Cable Recommendations OP, There is a real advantage to being able to read about products from Main stream media before you buy. While you may choose a new upstart with a great new product, the odds are that companies that have been putting money into R&D for decad... | |
| Did vinyl sales just hit the proverbial brick wall? I agree with @bdp24 that the article is poorly researched and draws dubious conclusions. However, the vinyl resurgence will peak and start heading down soon. Yes, the boomers passing away will make a big difference. But it is also about techno... |