jchiappinelli
Responses from jchiappinelli
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? From your photo, it looks like your setup violates just about every "best practice" for how to set up a listening room acoustically. Multiple hard reflective surfaces in the most sensitive areas, etc. No amount of gear changes or upgrades will ove... | |
| Audio Research VT80SE amp vs Prima Luna EVO 400 or 300 Obviously, the only true way to tell how they sound is to demo them. in your system. If this can't be done, at least compare what each amp has to offer. The Evo series offers balanced inputs and a remote that lets you switch between triode and ult... | |
| Late Night Jazz A lot a good suggestions but I would try a good single malt, neat of course.J.Chip | |
| Preamp choices:Short list Prima Luna EVO 400 is fully balanced, highly regarded and worth a lookJ.Chip | |
| For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone.... Madrigal Audio Laboratories (Proceed line of CD player, transports)Wadia?? | |
| Looking for some new floor standing speakers Here's what makes the GE Triton 1r the perfect speaker for you. If you want bass and the ability to control it, these speakers each have their own 1600 watt Class D amplifiers dedicated to controlling base. And the bass is adjustable, tight, and o... | |
| Easily the best and most significant sonic tweak one could ever make! I'm into my 3rd week on a pair of Eargo Neo hi-fi hearing aids and couldn't be happier. Eargo is the only FDA approved hearing aid you can order direct on-line. They're rechargeable, have a unique floating design for placement in your ear canal, n... | |
| DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000 Can we merge this with the cable thread and ask why a DAC is so expensive? It is after all just a chip.Surely you jest!J.Chip | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? Absolutely love my PL Dialogue Premium preamp which fronts my Cary Audio Six Pac mono blocks. I wonder how many of those knocking the brand because it is made in China have iPhones.J.Chip | |
| The cost of LP's and CD's - an observation I have been adding to my CD collection by going to thrift shops, flea markets, and bookstores that carry used CD's. It's kind of like treasure hunting. I almost always return with 10 or more jazz CDs from top flight labels like ECM, Verve, Blue No... | |
| Need Tubes Try Upscale Audio. They only sell tubes that have a record for being reliable. Many tubes are not. Got a matched set of 12 EH EL34's for less than $20 a piece. Tubes are fully tested and burned in for 72 hours. Performance (SQ) matched exactly wit... | |
| I am indecisive about choice due to room size Square rooms should be avoided. You will have a hard time overcoming the limitations and acoustic issues of a square room by upgrading any of your components. If the spare room is your only option, I would seek help fro GIK before doing anything.J... | |
| Advice on CD transport Very interested in the rumor that Schitt is developing a transport. where did you hear that?J.Chip | |
| Who are your three favorite female singers? Since you asked for 3.....Eva CassidyEva CassidyEva CassidyJ.Chip | |
| Wanting to get back into the hobby and want to start with the speakers. Terry9,A room with a ceiling height of 6.5 feet is hardly a room. Many full size floor standing speakers wouldn't even fit. I have friends that wouldn't even fit. Not sure what purpose a room with that low a ceiling has but certainly the other roo... |