jc4659
Responses from jc4659
| Doozy of an amp question You didn't specify a budget but my forever amps would be the pair of Nagra HD mono's listed on the 'Gon if I could afford them! | |
| Ugliest Component of the Year 2024! Not sure I would turn the lights off with those amplifiers in the house. | |
| Ayre V-5xe Review Having owned many different Ayre components I will vouch for the company's service and the reliability of their products. | |
| Spatial Audio Raven Preamp My speakers are 89dB sensitivity and the volume on my Raven preamp at a "comfortable" listening level is 35. Need those amp specs or something is amiss. | |
| First impressions of new MH-DA006, Musetec flagship Correction: Singxer UIP-1 PRO | |
| First impressions of new MH-DA006, Musetec flagship FWIW, I am trying the Singer UIP-1 PRO Usb isolator high speed processor in between my MacBook pro and DA-005. On first listen using the stock power supply I thought it sounded bright and edgy. I switched to the Uptone audio LPS 1.2 power supply ... | |
| Tube Amp or Tube Pre Amp +1 @larryi | |
| Bryston BP-17 cubed or Benchmrk LA4 Preamp @kevemaher I find it interesting but not shocking that the Pass preamp did not pair well with your Bryston amp. System synergy and how it sounds to you is ultimately what is most important. I was considering a Pass XP-12 preamp to pair with my Pa... | |
| Proac Response 3.8 stereo imaging is not centered As long as you’re looking you might try to confirm that the driver in question is an authentic ProAc driver and not a generic replacement. Does it have the same identification markings as the other drivers? | |
| Spatial Audio Raven Preamp @fthompson251 The Raven did not have this effect (more pronounced bass) in my system. I find its frequency range is well balanced top to bottom. I opted for the Linlai tube upgrade to slightly counter a warmer than neutral sound produced by my spe... | |
| First impressions of new MH-DA006, Musetec flagship @dbb Thank you for a very informative review of the DA-006. I have been using the DA-005 for a few years now and some recent changes to my system brought out some of the same qualities you attributed to the DA-006. Most notably, a new preamp, th... | |
| Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs Some excellent cables mentioned above. If you want a unique cable design, try Paul Speltz anti-cables. His best cable, level 5.3 XLRs, are not inexpensive but don’t cost an arm and a leg either. Clarity, naturalness and dynamics are hallmarks of t... | |
| Wireworld Silver or Gold Eclipse 8 - IC or Speaker Cable? I used Gold Eclipse many years ago and in retrospect they were excellent cables. They offered high resolution but very sweet and musical at the same time. Since then, I used Cardas Clear (has a unique sound to them) and Nordost Tyr 2; both are ex... | |
| Recapping old M&K satellites I owned the satellite 1-A’s from ~1980. IIRC depending on which terminals are used you have an option to modify the sound I.e. German dome, American, and British. How are you running your satellites assuming these options are present in the mode... | |
| Spatial Audio Raven Preamp @lynn_olson I’m a believer! The Speltz level 5.3 XLR Anticables are very reasonably priced in my opinion and seem to be a perfect match for the Raven. Talking with Paul Speltz about his cables and pickleball among other things was a pleasure. M... |