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| Luxman da-07x dac…..has anyone here audition it? ? A DA-07x recently replaced a Bricasti M1S2 in my system. The Luxman has a slightly different tonal balance which is a little more forward in the upper frequencies. The overall sonic quality is very similar. This difference is like the difference b... | |
| If Bi-Wiring is an option, should I choose Bi-wiring over single banana with free jumpers I prefer single wiring with jumpers. Follow the recommendation of Merlin's Barry Palkovic, connect the single-wire cable to the speaker's tweeter/HF connections, and use jumpers to the bass/LF connections. | |
| Headphone cable upgrade For my Arya Stealth, I used an 8-core "pure silver" cable from eBay seller koldingaudio. Took about 10 days to receive. A big improvement over stock. | |
| Audio Research LS28/SE, Ref 5/SE … what do you like better? The Ref 5SE sounds great, but I didn't like the "return-to-center" knobs. I bought an LS28SE which has a normal volume control and keeps the tube count to a minimum while simply sounding great. | |
| Best $10-15K bookshelf speaker? I second avanti1960’s suggestion of the B&W 805 D4 Signature. Near-ribbon resolution, 3-D imaging, and in growing importance to me, easy to pick up and move. Mine are powered by a Benchmark AHB-2. The clipping lights don’t blink until the lou... | |
| Best affordable Linear Power Stage I use an After Dark power supply with an RME ADI-2 Pro AD/DA. Sounds better than an "eBay special" sourced from offshore. | |
| Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp) Acoustic Signature tables are very solid, and heavy. Whichever model meets your price target should answer your need. I have a Montana Neo, and am looking at their Double X Neo if I decide to downsize. | |
| Seeking a Tube preamplifier After living with and enjoying a Benchmark HPA-4 for a few years, I added an ARC LS28SE. It has the very high resolution and extension in the low bass and upper treble as the Benchmark, while "adding" just a bit of tube glow. Nice! The ARC also h... | |
| Benchmark AHB2 Experiments I didn't spend much time using the amps in mono mode, so I haven't drawn conclusions about that configuration. Mono sounds a little different than Stereo, but that difference is smaller than when ‘Using’ two stereo amps in one-channel mode. My sp... | |
| ???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard??? The very best sound quality is from single-ended amps. But they typically have too low power output for most speakers. The next best sound is Benchmark AHB2. Here's my review: Benchmark AHB2 Power Amplifier – 10 Audio | |
| Quality of recording while evaluating speakers Generally speaking, the quality of a recording is not very important for comparative evaluations as long as there are good dynamics and extension in bass & treble. The key is to use the same recording for the comparisons. OTOH, I was compari... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? I have owned/reviewed: Acoustic Imagery Atsah (NCore 1200)Audio Alchemy DPA-1 (?)Nord One Up (NCore 500) PS Audio Stellar S300 (Icepower)Rotel RMB-1565 (Icepower, currently my HT amp) Emerald Physics EP100.2SE (?)Wyred 4 Sound ST-500-II (Icepower)... | |
| Free SPL Meter App - From a US Government Agency The Dayton Audio iMM-6 calibrated microphone is just $16.25 from Parts Express. | |
| Genelec SAM active studio monitors for home use To Cortes:My pair of Revel M126Be are breaking in now, currently with about 150 hours of music. You mention a 20 Watt amp, and I have a 12 Watt Valvet E2 which has enough power for about 90% of my listening. I am also breaking in the speakers with... | |
| Where do I start-amp or speakers ? Speakers are the most variable part of a system, not including the room and your preferences. But while the choices for speakers are abundant, the options for great (and affordable) power amplifiers are far less so. Prior to hearing (and reviewing... |