jbuhl

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Who is using their DAC as a preamp?
I use a Wadia 321 DAC and a RP-1 as a pre/phono stage. The RP-1 doesn’t have balanced capability but the Wadia and my amp do. I put the RP-1 in line for the phono stage, which was rated good, and so I could roll some tubes and hopefully warm thing... 
King Crimson on Streaming Services
Go on over to the DGMLive website where you can download each single for just short of a buck. They are releasing one new single each month throughout 2019.@Hodu.  Current form of KC touring US this summer and fall.  I am tooling up to see them at... 
Preamps
How about the new Rogue Audio RP-9? Uses the Russian 6H30P tubes.I have the RP-1 and really like it, wish I could afford the 9 :). Rogue is a great company to work with. http://www.rogueaudio.com/Products_RP9.htm 
Why no Class D integrated love? (from manufacturers)
I don’t know anything about this amp other than what I read here, "Proprietary Class D implementation", not ICE or Hypex. I have heard it in action with a vinyl source, Moon phono stage and some  BMW 702 speakers and I thought it all sounded reall... 
RadioParadise streaming FLAC
I just got an email from Bill Goldsmith regarding streaming FLAC.  RP is working on a simple stream URL and also an API that supports song skip and other features.  So stay tuned. 
RadioParadise streaming FLAC
Just verified.  It appears that Github link is to an old API for Ac320 
RadioParadise streaming FLAC
@hgeifmanNo FLAC stream URL that I know of. I think there is an API as I saw this on GitHub. https://github.com/marco79cgn/radio-paradise/releases/tag/v1.0-beta Not sure that will work for what your need. I sent an email to one of the developers w... 
Big question tube phono pre amp or tube pre amp w/phono?
What about this? http://rogueaudio.com/Products_phonopreamps.htm 
HELP!!! I need a “GOOD-CHEAP” preamp solution???
I have Rogue Audio RP-1 (~$1.6k) running Mullards, Wadia DAC , PSA S300,  Focal 926s . I like the Rogue its been a good piece.  Has a respectable phono stage. The company is good to work with as well , they answer the phone and return calls. Only ... 
RadioParadise streaming FLAC
@johnmohrAre you using the new radioparadise site or the legacy?  If on the new one do you have it set to FLAC?   
Most favored hearing aid for audiophiles
I have classic noise notch hearing loss and use middle of the road Oticon Rita2. I keep them in while using the music as wallpaper and when I sit down for a session I take them out. It’s incredible how much improvement I get when I just cup my han... 
Have you had enough of Classic Rock?
Thanks to the internet I keep discovering new things with old classic R&R: Bridge of Sighs has been the go to album when listening to Trower.  But only recently did I discover that on his 1977 album In City Dreams he added Rustee Allen from ... 
Have you had enough of Classic Rock?
It’s funny. I have gotten so when I hear a classic rock song come on the radio that I really like I instantly change the station to avoid jadednous (not a word i know). I want to play that song on my system when I want to hear it. My buddy has XM ... 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
I don't know if the PS Audio Class D amps are the right solution for your system.  But I have their s300, at this point I am really happy.   PS Audio made me a great deal on my used amp and I had a trial period with the new S300.Don't have any exp... 
Audiogon member suggestions for a speaker that sounds good at low volume!!!
I got a pair Quad S-5 I will sell you.  I think they image well at low volume.