jimob
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The Luxman L-595A SE integrated is coming. Waay over priced Luxman and colored ,I have heard the previous flagship as well as Pass 60 inti can say with total confidence the exceptional Coda CSIB integrated has many things other don’t starting with a huge potted transformer and 3kva which ... | |
Why do we want to distortions? Tubes when they do distort its smoother even order harmonics most solid state are odd harmonics . That being said mosfets, bipolar, Jfets have tube like characters . Tubes do add bloom Especially specific power tubes like 300 Bs but have excellen... | |
Open Baffle Opinions - I Won't go back to Boxed Speakers Evr Again (maybe....) I have owned 2 Spatial audio labs speakers ,and currently saving for the Exceptional X3s. They have a great minimal Xover only 3 parts, the CustomBeyma AmT midrange-Tweeter,is excellent and there is no Xover in the critical midrange from 1k on up ... | |
Contact -enhancer, fuses - NOS 1260 High fidelity audio cables I have had the mad scientist Graphene ,it’s not in the same league as the1260-3D enhancer , soundstage and image depth is what adds to the increase in resolution. That’s where it separates from the competition. | |
Samsung flat screen TV’s Ifyou want the best the LG OLED C ,or G seres best picture as well as super dependable I have owned 2 one newer the other 4 years old Fantastic , LG makes 85% of the screens out there in OLED screens ,and other companies design their own processor... | |
So done with audiophile fuses Goose ,that should never have happened did you use a few 2 sizes big as you mentioned in a slow blow fuse ? If so then Synergistic QC is horrible and not be trusted to use.did you contact them ? I would call them and ask to speak with a manager or... | |
So Hard to Decide on an Amp Best value for a true high end amp,preamp Coda #8 amplifier, 07 preamp.go to stereo times see the Excellent review on their excellent CSIB integrated amplifier melds true separates into one seamless system. | |
Make way for the future.... Totally untrue separate are always better, the key is how well executed the integrated amplifier is . There are advantages such as less power cords and interconnects,fuses ,that is always a plusmy Coda CSIB integrated is as good if not better th... | |
Heat from amps? I have a coda amp ,integrated and you have get 3 choices of power and first watts from 5, 18 and doubles watts down from 8-2 ohms with highest amperage largest potted transformer then Anything in its price class and above 3kva , a true great pi... | |
True or False? One thing to remember which I learned long ago.$$ money doesnot guarantee your components synergy or even top quality . For example I have had several Loudspeaker companies, cable companies hang up on my when I questioned them on their pricing for... | |
Dazed and confused about streamer upgrade Imo if you want a reference class dac $5-7 k you can get a great one .I have the pontus 2, Holo springs another great price performance . Denafrips terminator$6k+, or Holosprings top May dac $5k and outstanding price performance most would be th... | |
Class D amps that are superior to all or most? I think Class D can be very good but class AAB done right is more natural overall.My Coda CSIB integrated amp Beats many excellent separates, in class D not one great Integrated , Merrill Audio very good but at $20- $30 k No thanks too many Cl... | |
True or False? Having owned a Audiostore ,having techs working for me I learned the vast majority has average at best parts even Electronics over $10 k on average l25% or less actually goes into the product,the rest R&D overhead and markup. Some use fancy b... | |
Dazed and confused about streamer upgrade https://www.amazon.com/Roonlabs-Nucleus-Roon-Server-Experience/dp/B079J5SRVC/ref=asc_df_B079J5SRVC/?...This is a nice ad on you buy a seperate dac your good to go . | |
Integrated Amp upgrade path Coda is one excellent company where you get more sound quality and build vs the competition per $$ dollar spent and I have heard several over $10k not as good and 3 wpc choices ,% into pure class A .I choose the V1 option 150,300,600 wpc ,18- 1st... |