ghdprentice
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| Best amp for Sonus Faber Cremona Yes definitely. They are 90db… I am actually driving my Sonus Faber Amati Traditional (90db) with my Audio Research Reference 160s in triode mode (75 wpc). I had a guy come over and turn them up louder than I would ever even consider listening to ... | |
| VPI Fatboys versus others in its' tonearm weight class. @mammothguy54 +1 | |
| Headphone amp? I listen to equipment when I am in an upgrade cycle… after that only the music. However, it is easy to get seduced with details and slam at the expense of rhythm and pace / musicality. Then your final system is only enjoyable to listen to the equ... | |
| Totally overwhelmed (speakers under $5k) @stuartk +1 This is one of the major challenges… and I think can be a real distraction… highly detailed. I was drawn to detail… but kept finding it got in the way of the music. You can have both… this is typically where lots of money is requ... | |
| Law of Accelerated Returns @stuartk +1 | |
| Are there speakers that disappear regardless of the recording? If you want disappearance in locations other than the sweet spot, then you’ll have to look to Omni…. Ohm Walsh… Omni or as you mention MBL… Maggie’s aren’t in this category. I have never been a Ohm fan… but my partner had a pair when we met, she l... | |
| Power Distribution Cardas Nautilus is a good quality one.. I recently compared the Nautilus with my old but high quality power conditioner… within a minute put back the power conditioner. This is not a knock against the power strip. Sometimes power conditioning is n... | |
| SS Substitute for Tube Integrated? I’m sorry, I don’t understand the issue. If you own a great integrated ( I own one also). What is the problem. After 50 years in audio, I assure you I am not going back to solid state… the musicality of well designed tube equipment is amazing. So,... | |
| Favorite Preamps without phono section Audio Research, Audio Research, Audio Research… oh, to be fair, also, Conrad Johnson, Cary, and VAC. I guess Luxman should be considered as well. | |
| audio speak and the current terms, I am a bit dated...your thoughts/experience I don’t pay attention to that stuff. I want to hear standard audiophile terminology coming from reputable high end professional reviewers like The Absolute Sound, Stereophile, or HiFi+. The terminology is defined in The Complete Guide to High End ... | |
| looking to match a new speaker to ARC REF75se The standard match would be Sonus Faber. I have all Audio Research components and Sonus Faber speakers… my third set of Sonus… upgrading twice. They are a great match if you want highly musical, natural, detailed, good sound staging. Reach as ... | |
| Turntable - The Next Step I have been into high end audio for 50 years, turntables at the beginning were the only source. Looking at your system I would say your weakest link likely to be your preamp/phono stage. These two components are critical in getting the most out of... | |
| Recommended integrated amplifier for upgrade I recommend Audio Reseach… Luxman is also a good consideration. Unless, you only listen to rock I wouldn’t think of Mac. There are two “known pairings” with SF, Audio Research and MAC. I have now owned three pair of Sonus Faber: Cremona, Olympica... | |
| Why still USB 2.0? The high end audio industry is slow moving because it requires a lot of time and research with materials and designs to release something of superior sound. This takes time. | |
| Intriguing inquiry, are floor-stand speakers always better than active speakers? @phusis Yes, as in all things there are advantages and disadvantages in different system designs. It is great to discuss different approaches to system design. Most audiophiles are very cautious when trying a new paradigm. I have never had th... |