jjss49

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About users with hidden agendas
MC stated in a previous post before he was asked to take a break from the ’Gon that he works for Townshend. He is also working on a couple other things since he retired from his "normal" work and when he returns he will provide more details in ad... 
Another Hegel H390 vs H590 Thread
i agree w @geof3 590 subtly but noticeably better sounding than 390 -- if the system is quite resolving that said, the 390 is very very very good sounding, well above its price point (~5 grand) ... only in direct comparison, immediately switchi... 
Totally overwhelmed (speakers under $5k)
I would look at Amir’s web site "Audio Science Review" where he performs detailed measurements and listening tests. He has a trained ear and his write ups are excellent. Also, he has top of the line test equipment for speakers and electronics. On... 
What are the sexiest components ever made?
my vote would be for an oracle delphi turntable https://www.stereophile.com/content/oracle-delphi-mkvi-second-generation-turntable    
Preserving Deezer Hi-Fi Quality with Node
deezer is just redbook resolutiom if i am not mistaken, so it isn’t high res, so to speak still, blu os should have direct access to deezer as a streaming supplier with log in and push button access within the blu os interface screens  
Affordable vs. ultra expensive speakers - what's the difference?
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Why exotic stylus not used on MM?
seems like there is a definition issue on 'exotic'  
How does solo piano help you evaluate audio gear?
@decooney  i would add cello and bowed bass  
PSVANE 12Au7 12At7 12Ax7 "-T MKII" 2020 production run of small signal/driver tubes
be really nice to know that a modern chinese or russian made 12ax7 can truly go toe to toe with old stock faves good old 12au7 and at7 still very plentiful and reasonably priced but nice ax7's have been pretty pricey for some time...  
Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates
@sandthemall My Primaluna Evo 400 power amp is so reliable and well made that it is a little bit boring. I sometimes wish I had gotten something I could manually bias every now and then. I’m being totally serious. I made my decision based entir... 
Totally overwhelmed (speakers under $5k)
@ddonicht talk more about what you value most in how music is reproduced do you like to hear the slam/speed/impact in rock type music most? you like feel the music pulse as much as hearing it? you really love the realistic sound of human voice... 
Why People Like Tekton
Eventually, at some point in the journey, you may get tired of listening to the singer’s saliva and chairs creaking and just want to relax and hear music in a more natural manner.and not with your ear 6" from the singer’s mouth leaving aside te... 
Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates
If you are burning lots of hours you'll be changing power tubes often. The tubes in a tube pre-amp last a long time. russ raises an excellent point  
Underpowered?
agree, hegels are superb, in an absolute sense, and also for the value they represent (no affiliation, just a happy and impressed customer/owner many times over)  
How does solo piano help you evaluate audio gear?
@hilde45 sounds like you are having fun... 👍 i think someone mentioned earlier that piano is also hard to mike, that and overall recording/mix quality is really important in how sound is then portrayed in room by a well set up system, i think t...