goheelz
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| Confessions from a VPI owner of some 30 years @slaw Lots of unfair piling on VPI in this thread. That seems to be the way with very successful audio brands who encounter loquacious "experts" around here. But everything you describe suggests a weak dealer, rather than an all-out VPI problem. ... | |
| Sony Hapz1es or blue sound....... OK, finally took delivery of my Sony HAP-Z1ES. Great product so far, although I'm still learning the ins and outs of how to use it. Spotify: works great with my Spotify Premium account. Simple to switch between hard-drive and streaming. Tidal ... | |
| Sony Hapz1es or blue sound....... No Tidal, but I think the Sony does allow Spotify streaming. Could it stream Tidal with another firmware update? | |
| Best options for connecting my iPhone/iPod/iPad for home stereo use? AudioQuest Dragonfly Red DAC gets this job done. Sounds OK for digital:iPhone (or iPad) > Apple Camera Lightning-to-USB wire > AQ Dragonfly Red (or Black) > 3.5mm plug to 2 RCA wire > preamp line input | |
| How does high-pass filter requirement affect system decisions? Glad you asked this question, as I'd been pondering it myself. Doesn't it make sense that going bi-amped with Vandersteen powered loudspeakers is an invitation to go with tubes for the upper range? I say this as a curious Vandersteen 5A owner wi... | |
| Reading Room: Dedicated Vinyl System, Suggestions Lots of options. My system is in a room that size. Have a look. Sort of depends on budget and goals. Provide more info and suggestions will follow, from lots of directions. | |
| New Sony HAP-Z1ES Firmware Out Today @oblgny That's exactly the information I've been after with respect to the Sony HAP unit. We seem to share the principle of keeping computers the heck out of one's listening room, at least to the extent possible these days. What you describe --- ... | |
| Wanted to share this review of Vandersteen Quatro CT's in Positive Feedback Don't rule out the Vandersteen 5/5A before you audition a pair. Very impressive to this listener's ears. | |
| New Sony HAP-Z1ES Firmware Out Today Thanks very much for this report. Do you find it convenient to use the CD drive to load disks into memory (without using a computer as a first step)? Also: any idea whether this unit will be physically updated in the near future, or will firmwar... | |
| Regal salon 2 vs vandersteen 5a carbon Listing your full system would help put suggestions into context. Having said that, I am very happy with Vandy 5A speakers with McIntosh. Check out my system page for details. I have not heard the 5A Carbons, but reviews are outstanding. If they ... | |
| THE WALL---Why? PS Audio suggests plugging into the P10 power regenerator, even with big amplifiers. Give it a try. | |
| Introduction Looks like a fun system. Love the Kenwood analog rig! | |
| Trafomatic Audio Luna LCR phonostage @pani Have a look at the ModWright PH-150 reference tube phono stage. It’s a contender fairly close to your price range and definitely works superbly with my Dynavector LOMC cartridge. I chose this unit over the Herron and Manley. As a low-tech gu... | |
| Priorities... I mean these questions in a friendly way: Why ask for detailed system advice without listing a complete system? And what are your long-term goals for the system? What kind of musical experience are you after? I don't mean to single you out, by th... | |
| I have a pair of B&W 801 Matrix 2. One of the crossovers burnt out. What am I to do? Plenty of good advice thus far. I hope you find a reasonably priced and easy fix. Also would help to see your system listed so we can know and admire what kind of ungodly current you've been feeding those 801's to fry the crossover/tweeter, etc.... |