hifiman5
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| Does the heat an amp puts out have any effect on the sound quality ? I recently upgraded my speakers to a model that is less efficient than my previous speakers. I have been noticing that my amp although warm before is hotter all the time now as it has to work a bit harder into the speakers with lower efficiency. ... | |
| Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade @ig316b I just looked up your system. Very nice gear. I see we share an appreciation for upgraded McCormack components! I truly hope you get the chance to hear Treo CTs. I have had Vandersteen 2C, then Model 3 upgraded to 3A, upgraded to Sign... | |
| My most remarkable service experience ever. some things really do "trickle down". | |
| My most remarkable service experience ever. I've been involved with PS Audio products for decades. Back then it was a very small enterprise. They got to be the more affluent corporation they are today because of the culture of customer value that trickles down from Paul McGowan. | |
| PS Audio Detect Power Center vs past PS Audio conditioners tough topic! To condition or not to condition is one of the most contentious topics in all of audio. There are those who swear that any conditioner will detract dynamics both micro and macro from the sound. Others testify to cleaner smoother mo... | |
| My most remarkable service experience ever. @ami Good move sharing your exemplary service experience with others in this forum. I too have had positive experience with PS Audio standing behind their products. I have found a strong correlation between the behavior and attitudes of leaders... | |
| Conrad Johnson--Best used Model @frozentundra Did you listen to the cj gear through Treos or Treo CT? I ask because the tweeter in the regular Treo is said by many to be brighter than the carbon tweeter in the CT model. | |
| Retired audiophile? Yes...if you can locate a good technician within a reasonable distance from you, you should be in good shape. | |
| Retired audiophile? I've been retired just over a year and do not make frivolous system changes (audiophile nervosa?) My latest purchase, a significant speaker upgrade, made all of the pieces fall into place for me. I've done the cables the tweaks, footers, mass da... | |
| How did you choose your equipment? I buy based in part on the manufacturer's long-term offerings and the sound the preponderance of reviewers/owners ascribe to that manufacturer's equipment. In two notable cases, when finances permitted, I had modifications made to maximize the or... | |
| help a Die hard ANALOG guy choose a budget CDP @violin AMEN! I am enjoying the 30th Anniversary SACD of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road on my SA-8005. Rediscovering Elton. | |
| help a Die hard ANALOG guy choose a budget CDP @fjn04 I have the Arcam CD-192. | |
| cable connector cleaner/contact enhancer Thanks all for weighing in. It seems that most of your comments are in favor of cleaning contacts as opposed to conditioning. I think that is the best way to go. The less product between connectors the better. | |
| Conrad Johnson PV12 AL I have had my PV12L extensively modified by Bob Backert of RHB Dezigns. He focused on the power supply section of the line stage, bypassed the circuit board traces with gold coated silver wire and added bypass boards to improve the performance. ... | |
| Cable Controversy Then you are all set! There is a certain sense of satisfaction and certainty once you find what works for you and how you perceive sound. I supposed I am there with speakers more so than cables as I have owned and own Vandersteen speakers for 30... |