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| If you could just pick one instrument that you think sounds best on your speakers Picking just one is definitely hard , but I will say the "piano" sounds best on my B&W 802 D2s. Brilliant definition, clarity, and range. Happy Listening All ! | |
| Where do you look for rare records and pressings ? Aside from select Estate Sales , we have Vintage Vinyl and recently, CD Warehouse here in St Lou that have hidden gems if you want to put in the time or days to browse. I have been lucky on finding some Japanese JVC Direct to Discs, EMI Toshiba P... | |
| Why do people buy preamps if they can directly connect amp to stereo source/phone/PC/tv? @jnovak +1 Spot on ! | |
| How much to spend on phono preamp I am a fan (owner) of the PS Audio NuWave Phono Preamp. ( $999 ) The sound is exquisite and can easily handle MM/MC . Check out the specs at the PS Audio site. I also like the ability of ripping ( DSD/PCM ) my vinyl direct to my computer/music s... | |
| DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio... @ kcpelletheadThe PS Audio Directstream with or without network bridge IS a DAC ! I know, I have one with Bridge II and it is an exceptional DAC worth every penny. I use my PS Audio Transport and PS Audio NuWave Phono Pre using the I2S connections... | |
| Budget/value SS power amp recommendation I saw a PS Audio Sprout on eBay for $ 499. That would be a great addition to your listening needs.Shad | |
| Narrowed to 3: 802D3, Sopra 3, Reference 3 I have my 802D3's in a 17x26 room and they are enthralling. I have never been disappointed with their clarity or bass. I recently added a PS Audio P10 AC regenerator and it only further enhanced my musical experience particularly with classical ... | |
| The Best Piano Works of the 20th Century If you're interested in something relatively current,and noted as "Gourmet Jazz", I will highly recommend Bill Laurance : " After Sun,"" Swift", or "Flint "( "Ready Wednesday" - My personal fav ). I originally downloaded Flint from HD Tracks, th... | |
| Do HDMI Cables make a Difference? @rsaI I thought I had good HDMI cables until a friend gave me an Audioquest Forest HDMI when I upgraded my TV to 4K UHD OLED with HDR. My Blu-Ray was having problems maintaining the HDR signal and the Forest had 18Gbs speed and the problem went a... | |
| Another basic newbie question. Kudos @stevecham ...Brilliant statement ! | |
| Need power amp recommendations for system For my 2 cents worth , I too would recommend the PSA Mono blocks and would highly suggest the PSA NuWave Phono Preamp ( I love mine ! ) | |
| I need cables for my 2 channel system Hey Mayor - Everyone is happy to spend your money for you , but you're asking about cables and not speakers ( your B&W's are great ...keep them until you're ready for B&W upgrades ). B&W's love Kimber Kables . I know because I use th... | |
| Which Subwoofer would you choose? I recently looked a several subs for my system and was amazed at the GoldenEar ForceField 3 which I ended up adding to my system and contemplating adding another. 1000 watts of clean, deep and sharp bass. I highly recommend new or used. You ... | |
| Pass labs X250.5 cracking noise My 250.5's always seem to "clink" when going from standby . Under normal listening 65-72db they will get to 53C ( 127F) . Putting them back into standby after a good session they will " clink" again once as they cool down. I have always thought it... | |
| Does anyone leave their amp and preamp on all the time? My Pass PreAmp has no on-off so it is on all the time, the Pass Amps are triggered from standby mode ... Sometimes in the winter I'll leave the Amps on all the time since they run about 106-110 degrees and keep the media room warm ( insert smile h... |