hilde45
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| Buchardt A500, KEF LS50 Wireless, etc. What are your top 3 downsides? So, that's another option. This thread has become a mere "shootout" between active speakers. ok. | |
| Analog vs digital? There was a nice Steve G. video recently about this. Essentially, he pointed out how hard it is to compare cuts (different masters, A/D processes, etc.). In many cases, he liked vinyl better but in some cases, the streamed or cd was preferable. He... | |
| So you have a great hi end stereo preamp, but "Emerging" soul, where did you get stuck? May I recommend some synthetic oil or, better, taking a few more moments to compose your OP? Otherwise, it's just a time-suck. | |
| Looking for a basic streamer without a DAC, preamp, storage and all that Agree on Bluesound Node 2i. I got mine, open box, for $450. I stream it to a better DAC.I mean, what would you really be looking to save by getting something without the DAC? A couple hundred? The point by @hshifi about resale would take care of t... | |
| Whats your favourite track to play to the non hi-fi visitor? @backtothe80s +1 "Babylon Sisters." The initial drum kick, Fender Rhodes, and cymbal splash (left speaker) is quite startling. I played this track for a seasoned audio store guy in Denver (remastered version), and he immediately whipped out his ph... | |
| Tube-based DACS: Positive? Negative? I’ve had positive experiences with the Orchid and have read many interesting reflections here. (Found 13,560 results.) https://forum.audiogon.com/search/index?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=tube+dac | |
| What song do you use for evaluation "Thanks to You" by Boz Scaggs. Google around for "Paul's Picks" or "Paul Mcgowan" picks. He has a great list of tracks to try out for various qualities in audio systems. | |
| Whats your favourite track to play to the non hi-fi visitor? The track Recat from Loderbauer/Villalobos is literally quadraphonic, even when played on two channel. It's trippy.Another suggestion I heard which makes a lot of sense is to ask non-hifi people in advance what music THEY really like and then sele... | |
| Oppression within the speaker industry and how it can be stopped? I politely suggest that the test of whether or not one has too much time on their hands is whether they read and reply to these Kenjit posts. I realize I have just tested positive. Still, proof of concept. | |
| Need ideas to match a pair of monitor with 40WPC tube amp Here are a few i just found that might be good. I think the Salks represent the most exceptional value on the list.I might not have followed your parameters exactly but did a decent job.Salk: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649654271-salk-song... | |
| Questions that Never Die Enjoyable for the time being.@mesch : That's what I want on my tombstone. | |
| Upgrading Quicksilver preamp or amp caps -- warranty impact? @johnss I hear you -- and you make a good point about the effects which will become evident once the noise floor is lowered. I remember the early flat screen TV's. How great they looked. And then came the true black OLED technology -- and boy, did... | |
| Questions that Never Die @spatialking Group effort.Kudos to @oldhvymec for the MOST rhetorical answer, EVER:Why did they EVER paint anything the color "champagne"Almost a proof against Divine Design. Almost. | |
| Questions that Never Die Mary Ann or Ginger is not a real question. The answer is clear. | |
| Floor standing or Large bookshelf recommendations - 2.0 channel setup I think I participated on the other (parallel) thread. Was that one running dry or unhelpful? Why start another one, here? Just curious what's missing for you. |