ghdprentice
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| Audio Research Refernce 75se Sure sounds like a transformer buzzing☹️. Bummer, I would pass. But that model is such a tremendous amp… I really recommend finding another. That is the kind of product that can change your audio life and every purchase in the future… in a good w... | |
| How much “suspension of disbelief do you need?” I close my eyes and fall into the soundstage. I guess only when in evaluation mode do I compare. In between upgrade cycles I do the above. | |
| your first system- Yes… progress. I think my first system was centered around a Marantz 2040 integrated amp (I still have it), Philips turntable… and I don’t remember the speakers… 1972… I’m guessing $500… same as one semester of tuition. Every few years my sys... | |
| ARC Reference 6 Paired with Cary Monoblock Amps? I love my ARC 160s… | |
| Do you find that different cable manufacturers do certain types of cables better? I have to agree that the among the very best in transparent interconnects and speaker cable… if you want neutral, is Transparent. But, you have to want neutral. The only power cord that was not as good on my equipment was the amp… and to be honest... | |
| Traveling equipment reviews? Well if you get out to the Portland Oregon area, give me a holler.. N95+ required. Hey, that is not that far from Elizabethtown. Love that movie. I’m originally from The Chicago area. | |
| Traveling equipment reviews? Where do you live? It strikes me as you did a pretty good job of assembling an initial system. The pandemic will eventually end. My audio guy will accept appointments. Use N95 or better masks. Listen to,the best he has.., in each liste... | |
| Naim? A $35K amp can definitely be worth it… I guess mine was $22K and well worth it. The only way to find out is to read professional reviews and to listen to it… with components you understand. Having said that, Naim has never appealed to me. To m... | |
| Do I really need an " Audio Grade Network Switch "? @mapman Pithy. | |
| Improving my Preamp Hum should be non existent for and good tubed anything. Always max out your expenditures on a preamp. It is the real centerpiece and sets the tone of your system. Audio Research Reference +++ Really detailed, musical and natural. Built to last a l... | |
| Help with finding a new streamer. Aurender does support Spotify but Spotify is not a high resolution provider. The service you use highly effects the sound. I would like to recommend Qobuz again… so do the free month. Aurender has IEC power connectors. | |
| Audio Research Ref75 se +++++ Audio Research Preamps… I have been using them for 25 years… really good choice. I found the more Audio Research in the audio chain the closer to the concert hall you get. They are really synergistic. | |
| Recomendation on a small DAC & Headphone amp for office desk While I have not heard the fireflies… my experiences with Woo has been terrific… they are so good at what they do, and tubes by them gets you real natural sound as well as detail and bass. I really think you are going to really like it, and long t... | |
| Are there any audiophile Air BnB's? Great idea. I would never have thought of it. I would like to stay there, if you find one. Given that most equipment can be destroyed my a slight misstep. My best friends Audio Research preamp worked flawlessly for twenty years until his fath... | |
| Cardas Clear Beyond XL PC I have been comparing and contrasting Cardas (my dealer loves them) with Transparent. I have previously used DH Labs, WireWorld, Shunyata, and a couple other. I eliminated the others on your list by research. By most recent detailed comparison... |