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Responses from hysteve
| Relaxed/Analog sounding DAC for under $10k (used or new) I recently got a t+a DAC 200, subsequent put an uptone switch and optical module and then added a good power supply for the switch. Picked up everything used and reasonably. I think I’ve finally found what I’ve been tweaking for, ie a very clear d... | |
| Power cable for Ferrum Hypsos All opinions are welcome, thanks!! I happen to be a religious fundamentalist too, trained in conflict resolution. 😆😆 To be clear though, my 71 yo ears hear distinct SQ differences on components with cable swaps. It’s no placebo effect because I’v... | |
| What was the most expensive record that you ever bought ? Steely Dan’s Aja from Discogs. There was a review on you tube where someone did a shootout with 6 versions of Aja. He determined that the “Cisco” was the best. So, I gambled $400 based on his review and it is awesome. I cannot spend that or nowher... | |
| Non-fatiguing speakers in $10K range? I’m 71 and I don’t find my Magico A3s too bright at all. I love them and wouldn’t trade them for anything, save maybe the A5. But I don’t think my dedicated room size is large is enough (or my wife’s tolerance 😆). Virtually all other equipment ie ... | |
| New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound? Two years ago I bought a Less Loss power cord and filter which was about $1800. I put it on my equipment (one piece at a time). Pass Int 60; Innuos Zenith MK 3; Ayre QB 9 Twenty. Don’t remember if I put it on the PhoenixUSB or not. The only disce... | |
| Back to the DAC Recently I picked a slightly used t+a DAC 200 and I am really, really pleased with the sound. My progression: border patrol SEi; Ayre codex; Ayre QB9 Twenty; Hegel 590 (built-in DAC); t+a 200. It is a good match for rest of my “colorless” ss syst... | |
| Records not stored vertically for decades lewm is right. If you have a friend with a decent analog rig, take some samples to him and give them a spin. Given the high cost of quality gear, it’s a good step. | |
| Meeting up with members even where there is no sale I would love to attend Axpona. Just landed a new DAC and it would have been great to hear others first. The brands I was considering appear to all be there. Thought about a last minute trip but couldn’t quite pull it off. I’m in SC and attended a ... | |
| What the Best Dac have you heard or owned. How could you tell it was that good. T+A DAC 200. Probably end game DAC for me given my modest system and my age. I have had lesser units but never at or above its retail price. I’m a used market guy and for what I paid for the 200 was a steal in my mind. I have a pretty good tt and ... | |
| What’s the best DAC < 6k (system specific) I finally popped for the “new” DAC. A slightly used t+a 200. Sounds mahvalus! But, has no hdmi. Trying to figure out how to listen to dsd as I gather it may be even better than pcm. | |
| Do I have to get a CD player to sample DSD on my digital rig? Great!! Bring it on over and we’ll hook it up! 😆😆 | |
| How would you spend my next $5K? Looks like you have a very nice setup, I’m a little behind you but, have similar equipment and just popped for a good DAC that’s on the way. I don’t know how you can best spend the next 5k but, I have a question if you don’t mind. I have same fro... | |
| Floorstanding speaker experiences/recommendations in the $12-25k range I’ll second Vuch. I have the Magico A3 and love them, and they have ample bass for me w/o sub(s). Not sure how they sound with low power. I’m pushing with 300 w Hegel 590. | |
| Cream — Stormy Monday When I was a senior in hs, I didn’t know what HQ audio was. But, I thought Creams’s Wheels of Fire sounded great on 8 track while driving around in my dad’s 1966 Sport Fury! | |
| Cream — Stormy Monday If you like the RAH version of Stormy Monday, AND I DO, try Soulshine from Allman Bros Where It All Begins. The dueling duo of blues/rock guitars is amazing. First tune I played after my last upgrade and it still blows me away. |