ghdprentice
Responses from ghdprentice
| What’s your latest high-end audio purchase? I upgraded my Linn LP12 table from a std sub chassis and Akita arm to the Keel and the Ekos SE arm. Really nice upgrade, increased the level of detail and transparency. I really love the way one can cost effectively move step by step towards the t... | |
| Anyone using 2 preamps in their rig? No. I strive for the best sound possible. That requires every penny for each component goes into the very best component I can possibly acquire. So, even owning two is wasting money… to me. | |
| Streamer Upgrade OP, Congradulations. The Yggdrasil is a really good DAC for the new component price. Obviously, used, even better. It is best to spend time with each new piece of equipment, enjoy the upgrade and become intimately familiar with your systems ne... | |
| Have a tube that gets really bright when turned on and then dims quickly Nice video. Clearly shows what it is and how to stop it. | |
| Power cords or power conditioner OP, Thanks, congradulations. After transport and non-use… it can take a while for cables to settle down. I would give them at least a few tens of hours. Weird… I have been really surprised how consistent and long it takes. | |
| are we also coffee connoisseurs? Or wine enthusiasts? Wine and fountain pens. I used to be pretty into coffee… maybe cameras… yeah… I love my Leica M-10… I am eying a M-11. | |
| Why aren’t there many used cables on the market? There always seems to be hundreds for sale at UsedCables. I can usually find what I want when I have been looking for used. | |
| The Risks of Buying Demo Gear Interesting experience. I guess it depends on the dealer. No question this would never happen at my dealers shop. They are as careful as I am… actually more. They handle a lot of +$30 K stuff. They also would never sell anything with anything ... | |
| Jeff Rowland Aeris DAC I have not heard a Aeris DAC. But, I have had the highest respect for Rowland products. I am interested in hearing and comments on it’s sound. | |
| Streamer? Aurender's "caching streaming" ? how important is this feature? @oddiofyl Congratulations. I bet you are excited. Look forward to hearing your impressions. I suspect you will find this a nice upgrade over the Bluesound. | |
| What are/were the best sounding cheap components you have ever had? @oddiofyl Thank you. I try. | |
| Audio Rack Opinions My strategy has been good looking sturdy racks… then to follow through with vibration control. I have a Silent Running Audio Ohio Class isolation platform for my turntable (I highly recommend these). Then a combination of Black Diamond Racing plat... | |
| Reviews - Your Pet Peaves I read reviews before and after purchase. Before to prepare and compare, and after to determine if I agree… listen for characteristics I may not have noticed. I will also reread a year later… when I really know my component. | |
| How good does my system have to be to realize an improvement with cables? OP, Yep, you got it. Hopefully you take the complexity as a challenge and enjoy getting the most out of your system through listening and learning. That is what drives most of us. I am sure over my lifetime I have spent over a thousand hours,... | |
| What is the best tonearm for a SOTA Nova turntable? Btw, my expectation was the $8K was for both the rebuild ($3K) plus the purchase of a used ARC PH8 ($5K) phono stage. I am not sure that would change @Holmz comments… but that was what I intended to say. |