hilde45
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| Considering ditching 5.1 for a soundbar; suggestions? @lonemountain Interesting idea. Might be a good way to trim things down. Thank you! | |
| Acoustic treatment question: do you agree with Dennis Foley that $46k to $65k is required? Use my ears...wow. What a revelation. | |
| Top 3 songs to evaluate a system @papyneau Nordic 2L is pretty easy to find -- take a look here:https://open.spotify.com/album/78zkF5WPgizHwoeGmPawy5They also have free downloads@bigtwin makes an *excellent* point. I'd say doing both (audiophile and flat recordings) is a good idea. | |
| What do you think is the best integrated amplifier under 1000 For that price range, I would keep my eyes peeled for Vincent MK-236. If a bit higher, the 237. I've not tried them, but the hybrid tube/ss design and the aesthetics. @mesch has said wonderful things about them, and he knows his amps. https://www... | |
| Top 3 songs to evaluate a system Fantastic topic, especially because you're asking for specificsI'll start:Ives, Overture & March "1776" Nordic 2L recordingHighlight: At least first 1/2 of song. High quality recording with a lot going on; great test of soundstage depth, width... | |
| Who are the Stand Up Guy's and Gals in this Audio Industry? Jim Salk -- Salk SoundFritz Heiler - Fritz SpeakersQuicksilver - Mike SandersMHDT Audio - Jiun-HsienTMR Audio | |
| Supply chain affecting anyone? @fuzztone Your sister must be imaginary, because this affects just about everything. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/business/shortages-supply-chain.html | |
| Solid state amp to go with tube preamp; used ok; budget: $3k max Yes, Herron is a name about which I've seen only the highest respect and praise. | |
| Solid state amp to go with tube preamp; used ok; budget: $3k max @stray_cat Your description is so thorough and careful, I bet it would make a good post as a review on its own, here. Just about everything is in this comment of yours -- post it as a thread! I appreciate your suggestion and I will read about it ... | |
| Solid state amp to go with tube preamp; used ok; budget: $3k max @unsound thank you for the very good advice and I do understand about looking to find a match and not just follow advice blindly. in part, there is a bit of experience I need which might only be gained by trying things. I understand that this is a... | |
| Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k Yamaha AVR.Just kidding. | |
| Solid state amp to go with tube preamp; used ok; budget: $3k max Another for CJ. Benchmark -- are $3k new, whereas Pass, Ayre, more like $5-6k new. Bel Canto S300 about $2k new. So, folks feel they're equally good, I take it.Not interested in integrated at the moment because I have a preamp I like.Never heard o... | |
| Member Make Zero Sense Is it Marzipan? Or MarzipanFan? | |
| Solid state amp to go with tube preamp; used ok; budget: $3k max Thanks for the continued responses. I'm narrowing down. | |
| Acoustic treatment question: do you agree with Dennis Foley that $46k to $65k is required? But it is not necessary to invest money at all to reap the benefits of acoustic science at least some % of this science improving laws and put them at work with homemade materials and devices using your own ears for sure....I think this is exactly... |