grislybutter
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| another rookie question - preamp or or power amp @jnovak @unsound it seems to be opposing views to me - no preamp vs best preamp but I know the devil is in the details. Thank you for all the feedback, it gives me a lot of different options and approaches to try! | |
| Is it important to long demo or own HIGH END gear to have a fair accurate view about it? @mijostyn sounds like small speakers > small problems. I recognize my mental barriers, just reading what you are dealing with was challenging for me :) | |
| Sound Stage and Imaging I missed where you live but Gene Rubin lets potential buyers audition Harbeths in the LA area, | |
| Is it important to long demo or own HIGH END gear to have a fair accurate view about it? @mijostyn Most differences that some audiophiles gush over are really quite minor or maybe even psychological. Do you mean for high end gear? Or any? I hear (or imagine to hear :) ) profound differences with amplifiers. | |
| Purchase on Audiogon arrived not as described @newtoaudio100 sorry I was probably unclear. I meant that Audiogon should be more helpful to you. If you went through them, and they took their fee, they should credit you back, deal with paypal, etc. | |
| Sound Stage and Imaging re "what about" they are all good value, safe choices. I have never heard Dali but the others (some models of KEF, B&W and SF) - however, none of them get me excited. From your budget you could get a used Dynaudio Contour 20s or Harbeths or M... | |
| Purchase on Audiogon arrived not as described to put your mind at somewhat ease, I had similar disputes with paypal. It took them 3 weeks but they did refund me. | |
| Purchase on Audiogon arrived not as described They advised me to file a PayPal claim the reason to buy THROUGH and pay a fee TO Audiogon is to avoid situations like this. Was the shipment insured? If e.g. UPS damaged it, and you or the shipper declared and paid to insure the value, you ca... | |
| Have we lost civility and respect on Audio forums? predictable as a Hallmark movie ending that's what I tell my wife: "don't spoil it for me, I won't know how it ends until the credits!" | |
| Is it important to long demo or own HIGH END gear to have a fair accurate view about it? About commenting on what one hasn't heard - I think it's ok to have an idea based the rest. It would be silly to comment about the sound, of course, but I can still read and watch reviews, specs and such to have a somewhat informed opinion. Re... | |
| I am looking to upgrade - looking for advice So If I buy a phono stage piece of equipment can that plug in directly to Hegel analog input yes, any of them. I know my Project turntable is a weak link. What turntables would you recommend in the $500 - $1000 range your Pro-ject is alrea... | |
| Hegel H390 DAC @stuartk yes, luckily there are some fine examples. Personally, I think audio companies should post pictures of their gear in "real" living rooms to appeal to a wider audience. | |
| Hegel H390 DAC Your home is stunning both the rooms and the furniture are just gorgeous. A rare delight amongst all the sterile, "dedicated" listening "labs" :) | |
| Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips? @knotscott that's serious punishment. Knowing myself I would mix up the empties with the real ones. | |
| Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips? Start early morning Go to bed late. I too find sleeping to be the worst use of my time |