hbarrel
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| The first system you had that was "high end/audiophile", by you standards When I was 18 I moved out on my own (ok with a roommate)I had a decent job and bought the best system I could afford.Nikko receiver, realistic speakers, Garrard turntable with a Audio-Technica cartridge.Bedroom system. Sly’s “Sex Machine” Lol! | |
| DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000 Simply based on the bottom tier Mojo-Audio DAC in my system I’d have to think the better DAC’s should be on anyone’s audition list. If I had the $$$ for sure one would be in my system.My server was built by Mojo and uses his Deja vu software. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Oscar Peterson TrioUltimate Oscar PetersonJust upgraded the usb cable. Phasure Lust^3👍👍👍 | |
| Whats playing on your system today? So far tonight, and it is album night,Donna KrallCowboy JunkiesDire StraightsEaglesRoy Orbison Jeff Beck | |
| Why has focal raised their prices so much on Sopra line Do not buy them. That’s why capitalism exists. Competitive marketplace. | |
| Great Recordings, Sonically Speaking - and Why. as I write Cassandra Wilson’s “Belly of the Sun” album is playing.I find the recording to be well done. | |
| Advice for upgrading my system If the digital side is going to be considered, Mojo-Audio is an option that should not be overlooked. | |
| Amp recommendations for Spendor I have D9’s in a smaller room. No problem.Powered by a Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 600.Heard them with the top of the line Chord integrated. If I had the $$$ the Chord would probably be in use. | |
| Speakers to hang on to for LIFE For 16 years I was perfectly happy with my Shahanian ARC speakers. They presented a nice sound stage, decent bass, and treble that was not brilliant. I could sit for long periods and never be annoyed.And were unobtrusive in terms taking up space. ... | |
| Considering a POSSIBLE replacement for speakers. Opinions? There are so MANY great speakers available. As Jay says there is no perfect speaker. I dare say whatever speaker you buy will fill your needs. Provided they match up even half assed with what feeds them.In my case I made a road trip (7hrs) to hear... | |
| Need emergency help please! You need to pair your phone with a different set of speakers and eliminate the phone as the problem.The phone says it is paired with the speakers? | |
| Lack of popularity of Chord??? When I went to listen to the speakers I now have they were hooked to a top tier Chord amp. Nice. Then switched over to the Chord 3350 integrated. Nice! Had my integrated with me. While it was no slouch the shortfalls were quite evident.if I had th... | |
| Poor grammar is disappointing and decidedly distracting in formal audio reviews. MC got it | |
| Poor grammar is disappointing and decidedly distracting in formal audio reviews. I take greater umbrage with some of the folks they allow to speak into a microphone… and um, ah, do you know what I mean… | |
| Best drink while listening to your rig? WhistlePig Boss Hog VI (in my dreams). Damn good stuff but beyond my means.Wild Turkey Rare Breed.A simple Tito’s and soda with a wedge of lemon and lime.A bottle of the champagne of beers… Miller High Life. |