hk_fan

Responses from hk_fan

Audio Research Ref 3 VS Mark Levinson 38s
Completely agree with @jmcgrogan2  that there shouldn't be a $2k price difference. 
Audio Research Ref 3 VS Mark Levinson 38s
Nobody is saying buy them both... can't you audition them? 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Dire Straits / Dire StraitsSuch an amazing album. 
Diana Krall
Going to see her this weekend with my girl.  Really looking forward to it! 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Steve Miller Band greatest hits '74-78. 
Ayre QB-9...listening impressions
Couldn't agree more.  I recently picked up the DSD version and am floored at how good this DAC is. 
Best used DAC for $250?
@jsbach1685 Sorry, I didn't realize you needed it to be POWERED by the USB port, otherwise I wouldn't have recommended the MyDAC!! 
Dated but still A rated DACs
Ayre QB-9 DSD is still an amazing unit.  Digital doesn't get much better, and certainly not at the price point you can find a used one. 
Best used or new DAC under $3500
Having just gone through this, I ended up with an Ayre qb-9 DSD.  I know I can sell this and not lose any money should it not live up to my expectations.  I looked at the Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ but didn't want to deal with some of the support issues ... 
Pass Labs 250.8/250.5 or mark levinson 532h
I don't think you can go wrong with either option.  I may give the nod towards Levinson due to the synergy between brands (Revel). 
Are Aerial 10T's still considered a Good speaker on 2018?
The 10T's are fantastic speakers.  I've had mine for many years and still have not grown tired of them. 
A lot of hype about PS Audio, deservedly so ?
Let's talk about that BMW pedigree when it comes to sell a 10 year old BMW vs a 10 year old Lexus.  ;)Again... buy whatever you like it's still a somewhat - free country.  LOL 
A lot of hype about PS Audio, deservedly so ?
I am just a realist audioguru22, I know myself and eventually I like to upgrade which means I need to sell my older gear.  I've watched lots of new products/companies come and go.... and what those products sell for after the initial buzz wears of... 
A lot of hype about PS Audio, deservedly so ?
Give it some time... there is a never-ending stream of "flavors of the month/giant killers" that are eventually replaced by the next.I prefer the tried and true blue chip manufacturers and the re-sale value they offer.Not saying PS Audio is not qu... 
HI-FI NEWBIE NEEDS HELP!
I would highly recommend you consider the Parasound A21.