hysteve

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Ethernet and USB cables
I started this 2 years ago at the out set of my return to the world of hi-fi as we used to call it, now audiophile. It’s interesting reading the comments since then because it hadn’t popped up in some time. Since then I have upgraded all my cables... 
Older Revel vs Newer Magicos
ghdprentice equipment was questionable in my mind until I read some reviews of those with the same amp as mine. It’s only 60 w of power (Pass Int 60) but it’s 30 w of class A before going to A-B. And I’ve got good cabling that were all recently up... 
Older Revel vs Newer Magicos
Thanks for that hanki! As you probably know, the S series is a lot more speaker than the A’s and, not insignificantly, price wise. That’s why I was thinking A3. If I bought the S5, even used, I’d probably need a new wife. 😆 However the S3, in prev... 
Looking for advise with selecting next integrated amp
I’d have to agree with ghdprentice on the Pass Int 60. I got one 2 years ago used for 6500. That still seems the going rate on the used market. It’s got 30 watts of pure class A, is built to last and will drive most any speaker sized for home use.... 
What is the current retail cost of your reference system?
I started from scratch two years ago because the system that I bought 45 years ago was stolen within the first year after I bought it. Raising a family and mortgage payments and everything else I didn’t bother to try again until two years ago. Wit... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Beach Boys Pet Sounds, Dave Brubeck Out Takes  
Favourite Guitarists
Fleetowner123 Right on. Who else can take a rh guitar, flip it, and get phenomenal sounds from it playing leftie? His style may not suit suit everyone but - that’s talent. Here’s a gem for streamers - Raimundo Almador’s version of Jimi’s Little ... 
Cartridges
Thanks again to all! I live in SC where there is no access to audio shows or even any good retail outlets where you can demo components. I’m no spring chicken and since my dynamite system (to me at the time) was stolen in 1978, I was out of the se... 
Cartridges
Based on pindac’s comments, my Transfig Atria is already worn out! I got it used from a family member already on the VPI and it’s probably 8 yrs old. He’s an avid listener too. I didn’t know carts had such limited lifespan. However, the lower freq... 
Cartridges
I only have 1 expensive record. It is Steely Dan Aja (Cisco) and came from discogs. They were asking 850 for an unopened copy, but I got a used copy, I think they labeled it mint with near mint cover, for 400. I really did it as an experiment to s... 
Cartridges
I really appreciate all you guy’s thoughts! Very helpful for me. I admit, my system probably does not warrant a 12k cart based on the cost of the other components. It would be the most expensive piece. But, right or wrong, I’ve heard that it shoul... 
Cartridges
Have heard stellar reviews  
Cartridges
Solypsa I have a Transfiguration Axia now and yes, thinking about going to a top end Grado Epoch 3 or maybe something a little less. I know the Grado is a MI and not MC like the Axia but, have ready stellar reviews.  
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
Patricia Barber - Cafe Blue  
The Best Speakers in the World!
Jeffseight  I too bought a pair of 901s in1976. They were series 2 and I thought at the time they sounded fantastic. I remember them having a small box, some type of equalizer, that was necessary to make them work. I wondered if the smaller 601s h...