jimintally

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what are your top "audio bargins" in your system history?
About 1973.  Marantz 105 tuner, $45, brand new, at a Navy Exchange somewhere in the Med.  They had a stack of them that needed to be moved out, and my ship happened to be in port.  Several of my shipmates grabbed one too, after I passed the word. ... 
The 300B World
Built an Audio Electronic Supply (Cary) SE-1 kit amp in 1994.  It came with Cetron 300B's which worked beautifully until I replaced them with Psvane Acme 300B's about a year ago.  Keeping the Cetron's as backup. I have modded, and installed many ... 
Innuos 2.3.0 update - USB latency mode change
No issues here with 2.3 on my Zenith MK3.   I could not hear any diff between HI and LOW latency, but was only a quick listen. I just subscribed to Qobuz and so mostly listening to new, unfamiliar to me, music, not a good way to compare SQ.  I'l... 
Innuos 2.3.0 update - USB latency mode change
Got it, thank you, Lollypop !!! I'll try toggling between "Low" and "Normal" this evening....not sure I remember hearing much diff, but I'll have another listen. Did the update last night, but I've not had a chance to listen to 2.3.0; GrannyRing... 
Innuos 2.3.0 update - USB latency mode change
Hey Lollipop, will you please refresh my memory about the location of that Mode toggle switch?  I assume in System section, but I can't seem to find it. Thank you!!  
Is this the entrance to my rabbit-hole?
.....to quote SNS, "My Klipschorns are the last loudspeakers I will own, sense of live performers in room unsurpassed in my experience." My feelings exactly.  
Is this the entrance to my rabbit-hole?
I did the full Volti/Khorn upgrade package with my 1990's Khorns about 3 years ago. About $4,600 cost for all the new components.  EVERY component is removed from the cabinets, and replaced with much better parts. Completely changed the sound of ... 
Whole House Surge Protection…recommendations!
I live in North Florida, and I can tell you that having surge suppression will not guarantee anything.  Several years ago I lost two computers and a TV.  The brand-name surge suppressor company DID reimburse me for the losses, per their guarantee.... 
For those that have separate Streamers & DACS
Innuos (Zenith Mk3)  
Anyone move up from Innuos Zen Mini to Zenith ?
Thanks, Chorus! (I used the Mini's onboard DAC for a while, then got an external DAC which provided a decent increase in SQ.)  
Anyone move up from Innuos Zen Mini to Zenith ?
Thanks, Tump, for sharing your experience.   I stick with moderate volumes, too, and having a "greater presence and bloom" is a good description of what I am looking for.  The Mini, to me, has a bit of glare, or sharpness that I wouldn't miss.   ... 
Innous Zen Mini MK 3
Hi chrizola-The DAC I bought is XiangSheng DAC 05B, thru Amazon.  Was $399.  Has both a SS output stage and tubed output stage using a NOS GE 5670.  I only had one other DAC to compare it to and that was the ZEN Mini's built-in DAC, and the XS is ... 
Innous Zen Mini MK 3
(I originally posted this response under a different thread)I own a Zen Mini Mk3 now for about three months, but have no experience with any other music servers; this is my first.I am quite pleased with it.  I bought the Mini only, no LPS. Very ea... 
Innuos ZEN Mini Mk3 vs Bluesound Vault 2i
Hi Trip-I own a Zen Mini Mk3 now for about three months, but have no experience with any other music servers; this is my first.I am quite pleased with it.  I bought the Mini only, no LPS. Very easily ripped my small 250 CD library; the Innuos OS i...