ghdprentice
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| Need an integrated amp that sounds engaging at lower volume I would look at Linn. I can vouch for their high end streamer. While I have technically heard their all in one solution, I wasn’t really paying attention. But worth checking it out. Over the last decade or so, they really put some engineering effo... | |
| Turn down the Volume! @mijostyn +1 | |
| Unfinished basement listening room Cool. Nice. Looks like fun. You have done quite a few treatments. The unfinished aspects may be working a bit in your favor. I would definitely haul your heavy amp down. A dedicated area that you can change is much better than big compromises in m... | |
| Has anyone bought the Psvane Acme 300B Vacuum Tube? I did a lot of research before upgrading my Woo headphone amp. The reviews pretty unanimously pointed to Takatsuki 300Bs. The difference between stock and the Takatsuki was phenomenal. While I did not buy and listen to half a dozen… I have been am... | |
| 2019 Mac Pro vs. Roon OP, Maybe I failed to ask about your other equipment. Your preamp, amp and speakers need to be of a certain resolution and low noise floor before discussions of the difference between PCs and streamers become relevant. This is a gross generaliza... | |
| What do you consider the most when choosing a pair of speakers? @henry53 …”Does my foot tap, if not don't buy them.” 👍 The intuitive rhythm and pace test. This definitely a critical test. | |
| Is it me or new audio gear is too perfect and give ear fatigue? I have heard many fatiguing systems like you describe. Typically the higher end the less “fatigue” will be involved. The inexpensive stuff typically has a very high noise floor (this is subtle to hear directly for the non-trained ear… it just mani... | |
| The new dynamic in speaker pricing @kenjit … “The issue is that, if one idiot buys a million dollar speaker, all the speakers companies will raise their prices and make them unaffordable for the rest of us.” 👍 Good one! 😊 | |
| Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed! OP, ”I always assumed to use it as a transport for the digital signal from the BNS and never use it’s internal DAC. So as long as the data file is “true” shouldn’t the SQ be determined by my outboard DAC?” That is a very logical assumption… b... | |
| Are You Happy With Your Phono Preamp? Yes, I have a Audio Reserch Ref 3. I could not be happier. It really mates well with my ARC REF 6SE. I have had ARC phonostages since the ARC PH 2 was new. My last generation system had a Pass 350x amp and a Sim Moon DAC. The positive changes in ... | |
| Which would you choose for good sounding tube preamp for an audiophile new to tubes. I owned a 1990’s Tubed CD Player… was warm but completely lacking in details. I can’t help but thinking an ancient preamp would sound similar. The VTL is equally old. The 1990’s tube equipment tended to be really warm but lacking in detail. Theref... | |
| The new dynamic in speaker pricing @baylinor I do not in any way feel this was directed at me. I do not have a system remotely in this category. I have heard some. I have known dealers that have installed high end systems. Typically, the installer is given limited carte blanche w... | |
| ARC LS7 preamp channels drop out intermittently Good to hear. Most likely it is the tubes. | |
| Best streamer for a returning audio guy Congratulations. Give the free month of Qobuz a try. A superior streaming service. | |
| The new dynamic in speaker pricing @baylinor ”It seems to me the majority of those willing to spend high 6 figures speakers end up spending about one percent of that on their listening room / acoustic treatment.” Seriously? And you know this how? And even if true so what? ... |