hickamore
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| This is good Schiit... Also using Freya+ with various NOS tubes, Parasound A21+, and a better DAC (now in for warranty repair) with Bifrost II in interim. (Fully agree on bi-amping Aegirs, what a bargain). Before springing for Yggy, try Bifrost II. Both Schiit and users... | |
| Need suggestions: High pitched female singers Don't forget Yma Sumac, whose top register exceeds even Minnie Riperton. Sounds extrahuman -- Peruvian rain forest sounds. | |
| New to streaming question “some things that come through as 24/192 don’t always sound better than 24/96“” My experience also. 192 does nothing to benefit mediocre recordings. | |
| Schiit Freya+(Plus) Linlai is a new Chinese tube which I have not tried. Sounds like those you tried have the wrong base for this preamp and require an adapter. Did the shop not tell you this? | |
| Aurender Conductor App Good to know that Aurender America monitors this site. My problems have always been resolved via email and (once) phone. | |
| Your sub experience: Easy or hard? My only sub in the main system is a dual side-firing Tannoy, effectively two subs in one box. Tower speaker mfr says DO NOT high-pass; allow the mains to run full range. These are rated to 22Hz but have a peak at 35 and roll off pretty steeply bel... | |
| A first Virtue is pretty much its own reward. You'd think the average visitor might find something remarkable in a whole wall of racked metal boxes with lights and switches, flanked by head-high loudspeakers and assorted subwoofers. But the only appreciat... | |
| Many higher end preamps are dated and ugly, why is this? High quality audio electronics are costly and will occupy prominent places in the household landscape, so it's important to buy products that not only sound as you wish, but also convey the visual impression of having been acutely designed for the... | |
| Yep much to do about nothing. Fear brains. However many things there are to be known, that's the number of things we can know nothing about. | |
| Balanced Line Stage Tube Preamps @atmasphere Hope you enlightened the reviewers who are telling readers you don't have features that you clearly do have (not that I noticed on website). If tape monitor inputs function just the same as any other RCAs, then that wouldn't be a probl... | |
| Balanced Line Stage Tube Preamps @twoleftears Good to know! Will prepare my list before calling. | |
| Balanced Line Stage Tube Preamps @atmasphere Appreciate the helpful clarifications. To date I have had success with XLR cables and avoiding ground loops (using other tube equipment). In any event, information gleaned here helps me quickly narrow my search range. All reviews I ha... | |
| Balanced Line Stage Tube Preamps @curiousjim "ARC if you can afford it": this much I've known since c. 1978, and could be I'll wind up with the LS28 if the right deal is out there (REF series would require a total system upgrade). Rogue RP-9 uses the same tubes, price is $2500 le... | |
| Balanced Line Stage Tube Preamps @jayctoy & others who mentioned the Backert line, I'm growing fascinated. Apparently they welcome questions by phone, so will be calling to clear up details left murky by online product info. Surprised they have so many dealers & I'm eager... | |
| Balanced Line Stage Tube Preamps @bdp24 Another one I know nothing about. Research time, thanks. |