jburidan
Responses from jburidan
| Tube rolling Question I like the EH 6SN7 but gold pins offer no advantage IMHO. | |
| Speaker advice for listening to Blues music Zu with 845 tube amp. | |
| Audio racks I like Salamander Archetype with twin platform. Unfortunately, Salamander no longer makes the twin platform. | |
| Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC jackd:The Aqua La Voce S2 uses PCM1704-K which is an R-2R ladder that also is used in the renowned Theta and some Wadia DACs. I much prefer this to any Saber-based DAC that I've heard. | |
| Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC The Lumin T2 is based on the Saber ES9028PRO chip. I haven't heard one, but in general I don't care for Saber chips which sound digital to me. However, I know people who like them and YMMV. The sound of DirectStream Sr. is like analog as you know ... | |
| Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC PS Jr. has been discontinued. | |
| Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC Denafrips received some bad reviews IIRC.I suggest you wait until PS Audio releases the TSS DAC, at which time you should be able to find a reasonably priced used DirectStream Sr. | |
| Moderately priced audio Audio Cheapskate Sam Tellig used to review low to moderately priced gear for Stereophile. His articles were fun reading. | |
| Any experience with Tannoy loudspeakers? They are good at low volume, which is how I usually listen. | |
| Does anyone use wood for vibration control? Oh please! These puns are cruel and unusual punishment. | |
| Opinions and recommendations on active loudspeakers lonemountain:I meant throw the speaker away unless you know how to fix the amp. There’s no issue if you’re capable of diagnosing and repairing the problem yourself.I've had amps run forever, and had amps die young. It happens.Also, I don't like la... | |
| Does anyone use wood for vibration control? It’s unfortunate that Tesla didn’t have quanta back in his day :(That's not to say there were no quanta, but there were few mechanics. | |
| Opinions and recommendations on active loudspeakers Active speakers will break your heart when the plate amp fails. Then you'll prolly have to throw it away unless you know how to repair it. | |
| Any experience with Tannoy loudspeakers? latik1:I measured the frequency response with a C-weighted SPL meter and Infinity RABOS test CD, so I know what I have. Thanks... | |
| Manufacturers pushing their products and agenda in the forums. Audiogon forums allow it. The worst offenders are at Audio Circle, so shopper beware. |