ghdprentice
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| Then there were 2 Audio Research in my opinion is unquestionable the superior choice. Incredible sound, build quality over decades. Exceptional valuable over time. Also, I had recommended Rogue to a friend a long tine ago, the amp blew up during the warranty period... | |
| Looking for high end individual streamer & individual dac to work in tandem. I found a really high quality streamer is the key. I alway put every penny I can into the best possible component. Then I can listen to and appreciate it while my financial situation improves. Then I start evaluating, cables, then powercords and p... | |
| What DAC to get? I highly recommend the Schiit Gungnir multibit or if at all possible the Yggdrasil. The are outstanding sound quality for their price and will set you up for significant improvements in the future by upgrading other components. I bought a Gungnir ... | |
| Looking for high end individual streamer & individual dac to work in tandem. I have two Aurender streamers and there is no discernible difference between CD, ripped, and streamed files… well, only steaming can be better since so many of the files are of higher resolution. A few years ago this was not true. | |
| Pimp my speakers: Sonus Faber vs. Focal The Sonus Faber sound is, of coarse, dependent on what you feed them. They are coherent from top to bottom and are overwhelmingly musical. While earlier models had a notable bit of warmth, newer ones are pretty neutral. When I compared the sound o... | |
| Pimp my speakers: Sonus Faber vs. Focal I have owned Sonus Faber Cremona, Olympica 3, and now Amati Traditional. I listen to Jazz, World, Blues, Electronic, Classical, and Rock. | |
| Advise for new speakers for my basement exercise room I’m thinking B&W would be the first place to look… with lots of room treatments and carefull setup. The room size is nice… but will need lots of deadening.. | |
| Looking for high end individual streamer & individual dac to work in tandem. For that budget I would recommend Schiit Yggdrasil for DAC and a Aurender streamer… maybe used to reach a bit higher on the streamer. I have owned a half dozen high end DACs and a half dozen high end streamers. Do not hesitate to put more money in... | |
| Putting an end to the audio cable debate! Part 1 The debate ended for me 35 years ago when I swapped a digital cable and my system sound changed so much it was as if someone had brought in two new and significantly better components. Since then I just don’t understand the discussion. It’s up the... | |
| Turntable versus tonearm versus cartridge: which is MOST important? @millercarbon. “Put your money into table and arm. Then cartridge.”+1I really had to think about this. I have owned only four or five turntables and twice as many cartridges. But MC is right… every one of my “wow, that is incredible” moments have... | |
| The extinction of human interaction takes yet another step forward... I am currently reading the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. First they had representatives of the population, the Senate, and elected head with term limits. The populous became complacent and disconnected, they were cut out of the loop, the S... | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics @blindjim Absolutely tube amps and solid state amps have been converging… particularly in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. You used to be able to tell what it was instantly. Solid State has gotten less brittle and harsh and tube equipment has gotte... | |
| Help wanted spending money and improving my system. Looking over your components, they look good, roughly at the same performance level. So unless you are looking to start an upgrade cycle then…I would install a direct line (10 gauge). I just installed my second (just for my amp) and was surprised ... | |
| who makes your fav cable loom in 2021? My strategy is always to finalize the components before touching the interconnects and power cords.My components are outstanding and I want to have my cables and interconnects get out if the way and let me hear the components (a relatively new thi... | |
| Setting up a streamer for a frien Which streamer you buy should be determined by the performance level of the rest of your components. I bought the flagship Aurender and it was clearly improved the performance level of my system where a lessor one would not have. But if all other ... |