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| The return of the DIYer +1 @pedroebI think there will be DIY audiophiles in the future but only a minority. I am not one, mostly because lack of space and tools (and lack of time).As for corporate vs boutique I think both will continue to co-exist. My dac is from a very ... | |
| $4000 budget for amp and preamp The Moonriver Audio 404 should be near that price. I have only read reviews but it fascinates me. I have it on my list of things I might buy if I get the funds.https://hifiplus.com/articles/moonriver-audio-model-404-integrated-amplifier/For a lowe... | |
| cost no object integrated amps TAS really liked the Goldmund Telos 590. It costs around $30k.https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/goldmund-telos-590-nextgen-ii-integrated-amplifier | |
| Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k Kind of a hard price point for me. At dealers and shows I often hear more expensive or way cheaper integrateds.One that stood out is Bryston B135 cubed. I just saw one on hifishark.com for $7500. Maybe you can find a cheaper one.For cheaper my fav... | |
| RE: the question: ":Why do forum interactions become contentious". . . I'm sorry this happened to you. Remember that most people are not that rude. I am also sorry about your health issues. Take a break if you want to, listen to some music. Music is the best!Information is not knowledge.Knowledge is not wisdom.Wisdom... | |
| The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard Linkin Parks "One more light" is kind of philosophical. Does a life really matter?----If they sayWho cares if one more light goes out?In a sky of a million starsIt flickers, flickersWho cares when someone's time runs out?If a moment is all we areW... | |
| The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard @noromance I like Zappa but have missed "Evelyn, the modified dog". Will listen to it tomorrow. Another Zappa: Trouble every dayThere is no way to delay the trouble coming every day | |
| 16 bit vs 24 bit vs 35 bit vs 36 bit vs 64 bit DAC sampling They do some processing at higher bitrates. If they have a digital volume control it is better to start with 32 bits than 24 since they will basically throw away bits later.Other processing than volume is possible and there it is also better to st... | |
| Speaker Recommendation up to 70k @richopp All box speakers distort the reproduced sound."All speakers distort the sound."There, I fixed it for you.I think we should try to find speakers we like regardless of the type. Some of the world's best speakers are box speakers so it is po... | |
| Speaker Recommendation up to 70k Just an idea, if it is covid that is stopping you from flying to France or Italy and listen to some speakers, you could perhaps wait a few months and go then? | |
| Speaker Recommendation up to 70k I have only heard speakers in this range at shows except for MBL which I have heard at a dealer. Shows are not the best place to make a decision but I have an opinion anyway.The ones I've heard from your list that I really liked and that I think c... | |
| If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear Their Imperia speaker just got a Golden Ear award from TAS. That should count for something. I am now curious to hear their speakers even though I can't afford any of them.https://oswaldsmillaudio.com/imperia | |
| What speaker do you passionately want to demo? I would really like to hear - MBL 101 Extreme- Goldmund Prolouge- Von Schweikert Ultra 11- Wilson XVX | |
| "I have the best system in the world!" An Audiophile's Journey Please read what @dabel wrote before criticizing the title of the article. There used to be a Peak Consult Dragon speaker for sale here but it looks like it is gone now. There goes our chance to replicate his room :-) | |
| How can i improve the sound of Iphone 11? I have a Dragonfly Black with the Jitterbug and it improves the sound of all phones I've tried it with. The Red or Cobalt are probably even better. I also have an iFi Nano but it sounds about the same, it is just much bigger and hard to carry. |