ghdprentice
Responses from ghdprentice
| A Journey, A Revelation and Wonder Congratulations. It is great when it comes together. Your story reminds me of my quest for an office system. When I finally dropped in the last piece… I think it was the Ayre XB-9 DAC… there is a point where there is magic. When you get there all ... | |
| $100K system build - % breakdown of spend I think you did a pretty good breakdown… but I would split the preamp / amp funds 1/2 each or more to the preamp… really important. I completely agree with the speaker investment… I would combine the funds of sub woofer into the main speaker… ... | |
| How long ago did you catch the bug? I think as soon as I got to college in 1970. I already had a long history of loving music… but hearing better systems, at first in dorm rooms, then off campus… that was it, a life long passion formed. | |
| Chinese Cables that sound good I bought some Blue Jeans interconnects just for fun to play with. I found them no improvement over the cheap rubber banded interconnects that come with budget gear. | |
| Primaluna? Consider bass traps in corners. Photos of your system in your profile would be helpful. I am sure people with Harbeth will chime in to comment. I would think this is a frequent combination. | |
| Power Cable Suggestions Needed Definitely sounds like some experimentation might be helpful. In your price range I found the materials typically largely determine the sonic character. Copper warm, silver coated copper more accurate / detailed, all silver can be be harsh where c... | |
| RCA cables to a subwoofer- how much does it matter? While I have spent hundreds of hours experimenting with interconnects on components. I have only swapped cheap, good, and better on my sub woofers… never heard a difference. I have read that most folks have not heard any or significant difference ... | |
| Computer to DAC with no USB @eastein +1 | |
| Power Conditioners I estimate about 90%+ audiophiles have positive results with power conditioners. Over the last 40 years I have. Even though our power is underground and I have two direct lines to my audio system… the system sounds best with all components plugged... | |
| vinyl shelf hrdl Looks kind of rickety to me. Mass is your friend. Good platforms for turntables are really ridged or have a suspension and a lot of weight. If looks are at the top of your list… looks great. I added a $3,500 isolation platform under my Linn tu... | |
| Affordable vs. ultra expensive speakers - what's the difference? @larry5729 For most of my life I have had used cars… they are not important to me. My first loan for a $5K amp in 1979… a new car cost $7K at that time. In my early thirties I got a masters degree and joined an executive team (~75+ hours per w... | |
| Best streamers WITHOUT a DAC OP, Congratulations! It’s a great feeling isn’t it? There is always the anticipation and fear after spending all that money. But that is why there are $500 through $25K+ streamers. | |
| Systems over $100k Mine is around $150K… I started with a Marantz 1040 integrated amp in 1972. I have been learning and upgrading ever since to the system I have now. All of my components are pretty new. I have finished tweaking interconnects and power cords. I have... | |
| Chinese Cables that sound good I have worked in China for over twenty years, in the very contract manufacturing and logistics facilities that make stuff you own. Our sales are bringing millions of people out of poverty. As these companies prosper, wages go up and the standard o... | |
| Best Bang for the Buck Upgrade Given the speaker quality and you like them. Probably the DAC… it will improve the transport sound quality and set you up when you do go to streaming… today streaming can equal or exceed the SQ of a transport. Long term improving systems are typi... |