ghdprentice
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| Audioquest Hurricane High Current Power Cable on my DAC. That's right!!! Thanks for sharing. The AQ Hurricane HC was a revelation on my amp. Did you compare the Hurricane Source Component cord and high current on your DAC? I’d be very interested in hearing the differences in your system. I always do what you do as ... | |
| I want to replace the router/modem Comcast with a high quality for streaming After spending years with my own router / modem… the most recent, the $500 versions… and constantly having trouble with them basically caused by Verizon, I finally gave in and had them install a Verizon router. I have good quality Aurrender stream... | |
| Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection Well, it really depends on your budget. My first was a VPI. It layed down the cleaning fluid and vacuumed it up. It does a good job, and is relatively inexpensive, but it sounds like a 747 landing, and is quite large. I now own a German Nelly… ele... | |
| Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection i assume you know something about classical music and know what you like? I would start by perusing the catalog like on Music Direct. Identify an audiophile recording that appeals to you, and a couple regular recordings. Buy these. This can he... | |
| Where to go next with the turntable There is a whole world of exceptional turntables out there. Particularly if you can push to around $5K or higher. Performance takes a big jump. I would look at a VPI Prime for instance. Linn has the advantage of allowing you to start at nearly any... | |
| Cary vs Raven Given your situation. I highly recommend choosing your speakers first. Get them, break them in. And put in a lot of time getting to know what they sound like and only then looking to upgrade your electronics. You want to get electronics that are s... | |
| Tube Integrated Amp Recommendation I would highly recommend a used Audio Research I-50. Great musicality, warmth, and detail. If I had an excuse to put together another system I would buy one. An exceptional deal even new. | |
| Help me find a pre-amp The preamp is really important. It will set the central sound quality. It is important to get it right. Mac vs Rogue is different. Mac is not detailed enough for me and Rogue not musical enough. I would recommend auditioning an all Mac, Rogue, and... | |
| Are there any issues with connecting speaker wire in this manner? I can’t see anything wrong as in dangerous in this. I recommend you also go to Home Depot and get their 12/3 extension cord. Cut off the ends and try it as speaker wire in comparison to you solid core idea. A number of years ago one of the seri... | |
| Cable upgrades Tell us how this turns out. Sorry it is such a pain for you, but I am really interested. I owned some of the same cables and are familiar with most of the Vardas lines. | |
| Ethernet cables @audphile1 @soix +1 My systems use a wall wart range extender plugged in next to my systems. I know many $100K+ systems running this way. A good streamer / short Ethernet cable and you have a fantastic sounding system. | |
| Speaker Cables : Moderate priced I would have a careful look at DHLabs cables. These are my goto budget cables and interconnects. Many folks will recommend them, top notch, reasonable cost. | |
| Why do we demand so much from our systems? @koh_i_noor …”Spending more and more chasing that initial high…” Not me. I get many years of appreciation every time I sit down and listen. | |
| Why do we demand so much from our systems? I have been upgrading my systems since college… fifty years. I have been very happy at every stage. I do not upgrade because I am unhappy but because my subconscious notices that I can afford to upgrade and I get curious on how much better it can ... | |
| Mid-Fi, Hi-Fi or.....? @jetter …”A person who has invested $150K in his system will have a resale value of about $75K after 5 years. Cost of ownership $15K per year.” Well, for me, I would do the math a bit different. So, my system is about $150K. Typically I will g... |