ghdprentice
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| Etheregen - doesn't seem right that it gets so hot, dangerous? Unpredictable? I appreciate folks bringing this up. I had forgotten how warm it was and noticed my unit had fallen onto the carpet. So, I retired it to stay on the shelf. I was quite surprised to see how low a temperature can cause skin burns. Having lived i... | |
| looking for a more efficient speaker..... OP, Thanks for sharing your system. After giving it a little thought. The speakers are the most important choice in your system and largely determine the sound quality of a well balanced system (that is cost effective). Typically the speakers are... | |
| How many speakers and AMPS do you own, and why? @bkeske Wow, that is an impressive amount of gear. | |
| Turn down the Volume! @onlyqualityhifi I have no idea where you come up with your ideas… but in no system that I have owned in the last fifty years has that been true. | |
| The new dynamic in speaker pricing @laoman My experience in owning speakers of the character I appreciate at $6K, $12K, hearing $22K, and now owning $32K is that the sweet spot is way over $32K. Each step has been a revelation, and s-eake5s in the hundred thousands, although I ha... | |
| VPI Fatboys versus others in its' tonearm weight class. OP, I just had @mglik over to hear the differences in my system… which were ARC 160s to monoblocks, Added AudioQuest Hurricane (he got one as well… so understands it’s impact), and the tonearm and sub chassis upgrade to the Linn. I think he w... | |
| Is it me or new audio gear is too perfect and give ear fatigue? Noticing this thread again. Let me say categorically high quality contemporary gear and fatigue = no. Fatigue in the past was common. In general, in all but budget gear or really incompatible gear no fatigue should never happen. Natural and unfati... | |
| What is Wrong With HD Radio & Why Aren't HD Tuners Being Made? The current best technology for high quality audio is streaming… most all channels available on the air are available through streaming… thousands all over the world. So, there just isn’t a long term place for them, the manufactures know this. ... | |
| Adding a sub. - can i start with one? Definitely one is fine to start with. Then when you can afford it get a second. You will be really surprised how much the second will improve the overall sound. | |
| Unfinished basement listening room Well, I always want the best sound possible. My experience has been every decade has seen notable advances in sound quality of most components. The Primare sounds like a more contemporary, higher powered and likely better sounding amp. I am a... | |
| Phono Stage Amp +1. Phonostage at least as good as TT… by that, carefully chosen and of similar or higher value than the TT + cartridge. | |
| Words of wisdom on choosing a speaker I think happiness with speakers has to do with knowing your own values, being able to research and choose them. But to a lessor degree or greater degree your personality. Some folks have buyers regret on most things… or doubt themselves, some tend... | |
| Turntable advice Rega has a great reputation for a reason. I recommend buying a Rega from a dealer. Have him set it up. My dealer/friend sells many and attests to their incredible value and simplicity. While the tools for adjustment are not expensive, adjustme... | |
| Monstrous power cables @audiodwebe You can easily post photos under your UserID… virtual systems. Just create one called power cord. | |
| Music Server/DAC – Ethernet, USB, S/PDIF, AES3 or I2S. Thanks. I like the history and simple block diagrams identifying the functions. So, useful information. I don’t think it will stop discussions / debates on which sounds better since as they basically say “I2S is better than AES3, is better tha... |