honashagen

Responses from honashagen

Am I deaf?
Chord says break in is not needed. Warm up is enough. The reviews on this dac are all spectacular and that's what I was expecting. I have an Audioquest Carbon optical cable coming. Can't imagine it can make a difference.  
Am I deaf?
Tried the Brooklyn about a year ago. My reaction was about the same.  
Am I deaf?
Oh boy. Out of my price range. Thanks for the reply. 
Am I deaf?
Ayre Kx5 mp pre, Smc audio dna1 gold power amp. Harbeth C7es3, Cardas neutral reference cables. Kimber 8tc speaker cables. 
Built in sub crossover
I got a JL Audio CR-1 coming. Hope it does the trick transparently. 
Built in sub crossover
I used to. 
Built in sub crossover
Some dyn floor standers and svs 12" subs 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
No preamp? I was a fool!  
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
I got the Ayre upgraded to the MP version. Holy crap! More air and heft too. Absolutely worth the $850 charge.  
ayre K-5xe anyone tried the mp upgrade
I know this way old but I just got the MP upgrade and holy crap! More air and heft! $850 now but worth it. Do it! I'm now drawn into the music. It takes you into the music! 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
Well had to give up the JC2 and am now borrowing a Parasound P7. Forget this one. Not in the same class as the JC2. 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
I bought the Ayre K-5xe and It's in getting upgraded to the latest version now. Sometime back someone said at least $5000 is what you need to spend on a pre and I now agree. I'm borrowing a Parasound JC2 and it is very nice. I would say definitely... 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
I just sent my Axiom back 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
Ok. The Arye preamp sounds better than no preamp to me. Finally! 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
George, I need two inputs because I listen to vinyl too.