jjss49

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Speaker Cables
proac doesn't make its own branded speaker cables as far as i know... 
Sound quality of Newer versus Older speakers
as i think about this, modern technology as it applies to speakers is mostly limited to new materials used for transducers... makes for strong and light and cheap (or some better combo of the 3)... -- so this capability should make transducers mor... 
MQA actually tested
mqa can sound very goodit is just inconsistent and variable in a way the user cannot really control, not to say some recordings based on great master versions aren’t excellentsame deal for non mqa recordings... recording/mastering quality is the d... 
Anyone (everyone) care to throw a dart?
...anyone care to throw a dart at the price point where diminishing return kicks in? for what? 
Audio Research VT100 MKIII Tube Replacement
mk3 easier to bias than earlier versions - still need multimeter and hook probes (and the long blade screwdriver)... but that is the power tubesto bias the input tubes is tough... best to send to factory as much as a pain and major cost that may b... 
What’s your obstacles on the way of listening
been at this since the early 80’s... but for a few years prior to covid i almost stopped listening to music at home, playing with the hifi rig... it just sat idle ...work, community service, parenting, golf, cars, cycling, live sports and musical ... 
What is the actual percentage of people exclusively listening to vinyl vs digital?
i am now 90% streamingspin an lp or play a cd maybe once or twice a month 
Sub-$1250 DAC w/ built-in Headphone Amp
It seems that the Mojo can function in a full-fledged pre-amp mode (not just fixed 100% output). Can someone who owns one chime in?the mojo can be set for fixed or variable output (but not sure i would call it ’preamp mode’...) 
MQA actually tested
https://youtu.be/HqBYB6kEKecuseful perspective 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
nice ozzyaric is another us based us hand-built maker of tube amps etc.... seems to have an outstanding reputation and a strong following from the good performance and value of his productslet us know how you like it... 
Small Footprint SS Power Amps
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=148963.0hahaha they sound just alright, but man do they stack nice! 
Tube/Hybrid Tube Preamps Below $2000
i would agree - for 2 grand probably best to look at chi-fi (with all its attendant caveats and risks) - a good used don sachs is around 2 grandschiit and ava makes some less costly ones but lack some key features like remote control etc etc ... o... 
Small Footprint SS Power Amps
i think that lil mighty mite parasound zamp can be strapped mono - gets about 100 wpc iirc 
Speaker Cables
thanks again @cakyol @pesky_wabbit @decooney @twoleftears and others for your advice and good pointsyes i did check - and the spendor crossovers used high quality box poly capacitors known to stay stable over the years - am glad to stay away from ... 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
@chicagoblue1977 all 36 posts, joined 7 whole days ago, and laying down the law!!! https://www.audiogon.com/users/chicagoblue1977😂 💪🦍