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Responses from hk_fan
| Amp Upgrade time, $6000 budget, used or new. There is a nice pair of Parasound JC1's listed for $4500. I've had mine for years and have no desire to upgrade. | |
| What is Happening? Is it possible you have some tubes that need to be replaced? | |
| Audioquest DBS System Mine just died after probably 5 years or so, easy replacement. | |
| Need a preamp, new or used. I have very similar musical tastes and also use Parasound amplification (JC1's) with AQ cabling and have been really happy with my Levinson 326 preamp.The rest of my system includes a Lumin streamer, Ayre QB-9 Twenty DAC, Aerial 10T's and a JL F11... | |
| Is the Mytek Brooklyn Bridge or Lumin D2 good buys in 2021? Another vote for Lumin. I'm using their U1 Mini to my Ayre QB-9 and thrilled with the combo. | |
| Experiences Selling Stuff On Audiogon? I've had nothing but great experiences selling here. | |
| Streaming newbie looking for guidance I moved from a Mac Mini to a Lumin D1 Mini and the improvement was significant. | |
| What player to stream Amazon HD with? I recently switched from a Mac Mini to a Lumin streamer and the improvement in SQ was significant. Lumin does not currently support Amazon HD, but I was told by them that it should soon.I can recommend the D1 Mini, and the interface is the best I... | |
| Esoteric DV-50 Yes, but it's clunky - if I can't find one it's ok but I much prefer the original. | |
| Esoteric DV-50 I already have - nothing there unfortunately. :( | |
| Need really simple advice. How do I use the DAC side of my ARC Ref CD-9SE to stream music? Using a PC or Mac Mini is a great way to start. I used my Mac Mini connected to my Ayre QB-9 DAC with a USB cable (I use Audioquest Diamond since you asked), and played Tidal and Amazon HD streaming services. I recently replaced it with a Lumin ... | |
| spend on the streamer or on the DAC ? They’re both really important. I recently upgraded from a Mac Mini to a Lumin U1 Mini and the improvement was massive in my system.That said, I would start with the best DAC you can afford and plan to add a streamer as your next upgrade since you... | |
| Will streaming ever be "audiophile-worthy"? I agree, it already is. I used Tidal for a while and prefer Amazon HD but streaming is a fantastic source - in fact it's my only source! | |
| velodyne dd plus? still considered best of the best? The DD subs use to be cutting edge, but like others I would not purchase one now with the new ownership and questionable support.One of the most musical subs I've heard is the Aerial Acoustics SW-12, however these are pricier than the others you m... | |
| Primaluna EVO 400 vs. stock Cary SLP-05 preamp? I also vote for the SLP-05. I owned the 05 as well as the 98 and the o5 was significantly better in my experience. The fact that your modded 98 was better than a stock 05 is very impressive! I'm curious to see how the upgraded 05 stacks up. |