hifiman5
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| Are We Different? I think as audiophiles and music lovers we are different. The thing is identifying the origin of the difference varies widely from person to person.The audiophile part of me was, in some ways baked in to my nature, as my sense of hearing has alwa... | |
| Vandersteen, DNA & SMcAudio (AKA "Mod Squad") I have an extensively modified cj PV12L line stage. All modifications were done by Bob Backert. | |
| Vandersteen, DNA & SMcAudio (AKA "Mod Squad") @kmckenn What a timely post for me to you. I just had my DNA-1 upgraded by Steve and Co. at SMc Audio after 21 years of ownership and two previous visits to SMc Audio. Steve and Co. completely revamped my vintage amp. And yes, I am using it w... | |
| Bi wire, bi speaker/amp What model of speakers are you using? Can you reword your original posting? | |
| PS Audio Power Plants @joeschmoe I had a much different conversation with PS tech. support. Perhaps the circumstances at the time affected our conversation. At that time, PS was offering over $1000 in trade-in value on a P5 or P10. Their advice to me was definite that ... | |
| PS Audio Power Plants @twoleftears Just curious if you ever contacted Paul McGowan about the "whine" issue?? The only time I hear a sound like that is during the "Clean" function. | |
| PS Audio Power Plants @keithjacksontucson The P5 is a whole different beast than the PPP. With the PPP I couldn't run my power amp off of it without shutting down the regenerator. The P5 handles the amp and all other equipment nicely. As I said previously, I am usi... | |
| PS Audio Power Plants I started with a P500 power plant, then a Premier Power Plant and now a P5. The P5 has revolutionized the sound of my system. Paul McGowan and the fine folks at PS Audio have been working on the regenerator for many years. The P5, 10 and now 20 ar... | |
| Upgrading speaker cables... @shadorne What is "this"? | |
| New Tweak --- Its Fantastic In the end, your perception is your reality! Enjoy your newfound reality.🤓Remember...Facts are fluid. | |
| Minimum recommended amplification requirements and amplifier matching @willemj +1 My experience agrees with your's. The old audio axiom that you can't have too powerful of an amplifier is true. Your system can find itself in peril when it is underpowered and the sine wave is being clipped on musical peaks. The ... | |
| Amps for Vandersteen 3a Sigs BTW Peter,I am still using my DNA-1 but now with Treo CTs and two 2wq. I having my DNA-1 now rebuilt by Steve McCormack as the original circuitry is now 20 years old and subject to vast improvement. | |
| Amps for Vandersteen 3a Sigs Hello Peter,I had 3A Sigs. with two 2wq subs. I used a Rev A+ DNA-1 and had more than enough power. I think your .5 Rev. A is an excellent amplifier and should sing beautifully with the 3A Sigs. Without the two subs I might feel differently, bu... | |
| Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale? @twoleftears Very unusual description of Vandy soundstaging. Not doubting you, but something may have been less than optimal there regarding set-up or system synergy. | |
| Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable? @dave_b Could you please clarify what a "regular cable" would be? Are you referring to lamp cord or other brands of specialty cables or both?Thanks! |