jeankunin
Responses from jeankunin
| Do good power cords have to be stiff? Shunyata makes excellent power fiords and the have an EF (extra flex) version that works very well | |
| This is only a test Very funny | |
| Need help choosing Sonus Faber Sonetto V or VIII, what amp? I have the Sonetto V’s, but accompanied by 2 REL subs. I’m partial to Chord components and use the Dave DAC, Prima preamp, and Etude amp (150 watts), and I think the exceptional detail of the Chord products pairs very well with the warmth of the ... | |
| SONUS FABER BOOKSHELF SPEAKER ADVICE: Lumina II; Sonetto I; Sonetto II; Venere 1.5 I’ve owned the Venere 2.5’s and the Sonetto V’s, both full range speakers though, and the sonetto’s are a definite improvement. The Veneres are no longer in production, but, unlike the other SF lines, they were assembled in China. The Sonetto’s ... | |
| SONUS FABER BOOKSHELF SPEAKER ADVICE: Lumina II; Sonetto I; Sonetto II; Venere 1.5 I’ve owned the Venere 2.5’s and the Sonetto V’s, both full range speakers though, and the sonetto’s are a definite improvement. The Veneres are no longer in production, but, unlike the other SF lines, they were assembled in China. The Sonetto’s ... | |
| 3.5mm to RCA cables. Can I do better for $50 than AudioQuest Evergreen? Check out Moon Audio, definitely an improvement over the Evergreen | |
| Need new headphone setup. I highly recommend checking out IEM’s from Periodic Audio, in particular the Be beryllium version. The newest models now allow interchangeable cables, which is great if you wish to upgrade. To my ears they sound detailed and rich. Periodic also... | |
| Looking For Best Headphones I really enjoy headphones, and love rotating them to appreciate the different nuances of their sound. This also helps me train my ears.I started with the Hifiman HE1000, the Sennheisers 800 S, and the Focal Utopias, with a Woo Audio balanced tube... | |
| Lack of popularity of Chord??? jjss49, I really appreciate your comments, and I appreciate this last one the most. | |
| Manufacturers past their heyday Oh no, Miller has a Carbon Copy!! | |
| Lack of popularity of Chord??? The Chord Company makes cables and is not affiliated with Chord Electronics, which makes the pretty gear. | |
| Lack of popularity of Chord??? To jjss49I appreciate those links and your responses! | |
| Lack of popularity of Chord??? there are several more tiers — the Table Tops, Chorals, and reference. DACS, amps, preamps, CD transports, M scalers. I’m exploring the table tops and the chorals. Lots of dealers, with definite exceptions, who carry the portable products do n... | |
| Lack of popularity of Chord??? Thanks for the link. It is almost all about Chord DAC’s, and I’m aware that these are highly regarded, owning several myself, but I’m interested in getting impressions of their stand-alone amps and other products. | |
| Seeking ideas about how to improve my system Thank you all very much for your feedback. I have a LOT to think about. Fortunately, as you well know, the process itself is fun. Your responses differ, but a pattern is emerging as to how I need to approach this. I appreciate the your time an... |