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| How easily can you distinguish between different DACs? Hey, I already owned an OPPO 205 that you can use with MConnect. I purchased the Ayre QX-5 DAC/ streamer via the network card. I tested them back to back playing all sorts of different songs on Tidal and Qobuz. They sounded different but one was n... | |
| ADD-POWR POWR BAR Hey, I hear Nordost has a ten outlet unit for $18k. Pretty good! | |
| Vinyl record storage in Harvey's office, Suits TV show Hey, I don’t think it is anything special being that the turntable is not very expensive. Even the cartridge is a MM Ortofon Red. That’s a $99 cartridge. The speakers are basic Klipsch speakers that changed to Wharfdale. I just can’t imagine playi... | |
| CODA amp No.8, Bryston 4B3, or Ayre VX-5 Twenty Hey, I have heard a lot of amps and have owned the full Ayre separates including the QX-5 DAC/ Streamer. The Ayre amp is really nice. For $14k it should be. I’m thinking you should sell the W4sound and get the Luxman 509z for the price of the Ayre... | |
| At what price is one considered an Audiophile. Hey, $99 for Apple wireless headphones and some streamed music. min my office I have an older Sonos amp ($150 used), a pair of BestBuy Insignia speakers ($70 used), pair of Micca 6’ speaker cables $25 new) you would believe the sound. My main sys... | |
| 20a hc power cable need adaptor to use with my 15a equipment Hey, It takes 10 min to change out the IEC. If you feel you are degrading the resale value then just buy the Amazon adapter. It goes on very secure. | |
| Picking a speakers Hey, I have run into this before. I have Soliloquy 7 channel speaker setup. A buddy of mine sold me a Sonus Faber Cremona speaker. I decided to replace my perfectly matching speaker with the Sonus Faber because it is 2x-3x as good. About 60-65% of... | |
| Audio Research Financial Troubles Hey, I understand where you are coming from. I own a Ref 5 SE. let me know when I can stop by and grab your Ref 6,3,or 2,SE on the cheap so you do not have to worry anymore. 😁 | |
| Not sure if I have enough oomph. Hey, I own the Studio 2. These speakers go down below 4ohm. I believe it’s 3.78 ohms. I had an Ayre VX5 amp that did push them without distortion but they wouldn’t disappear. Even though the Ayre has 350 watts at 4ohm that is about where they capp... | |
| Does an upgrade make sense? Hey, I love the idea of two subs. Sealed box only. I’m not really worried about how low they go but more on where they will be in the room. I’m thinking 2 REL T9i because they are small but use the Speakon connections ( wired into your amps dmspea... | |
| Full range stand mounted speakers Hey, I know these are not full range book shelf speakers. They are floor stand speakers. A guy I knew had the exact same problem. He went with Audio Physics 25s. They are glass with a bass driver in inside the glass cabinet. They absolutely disapp... | |
| Warm vs Revealing—the struggle for balance Hey, My favorite way to get warmth and revealing is a tube preamp and a SS amp. I use ARC Ref 2se with a Luxman M10X. Even if you went with an much older preamp and went reasonable class D amp. Even some of the Chinese stuff as long as it can driv... | |
| SNAKE OIL! A new TV Show hosted by David Spade Hey, I can tell you that certain cables are not snake oil. I have tested a lot of them. I did an interesting test with Nordost c7 ( figure 8) Purple Flare against the Nordost Blue Heaven with a C7 ( figure 8 adapter) on a BlueSound Node 2i. It def... | |
| Amp recommendations for KEF R7 speakers Hey, You have to audition the amp with the R7s regardless of the brand. That being said. I would try any of the Hegel line. In fact they have a new integrated amp coming out called the 600. I am sure it is awesome. That being said, the old Hegel... | |
| Need some help picking my first MC Cartridge Hey, I have heard most of the carts you are choosing between. I am going to say go with the Hana ML. Part of the reason is sometimes cost is important. Especially when it comes to Hana. They punch 2x -3x their weight. The Hana ML is in your pric... |