jjss49
Responses from jjss49
| Jaw Dropping Improvement? @lg1 your add’l comments are helpfuli would suggest you try a chord dac... a qutest or a 2qute... reasons being:- your system is only moderately revealing in the midrange and treble but has good bass response- the onboard dac in the node 2i is voi... | |
| Looking for a tube Preamp new or used for under $2000... SCHIIT FREY PLUS BEST PREAMP for $10k or less. A measly $899with 5 year warrantylol - well we are all allowed to dream... | |
| Living in Japan. Any opinions on amplifiers? Teac is also a Japanese brand that has mid to high level products. todd, esoteric is the high-line of teac...also, when you buy a japanese jdm unit there from a shop, you should ask if it can easily be converted to usa line voltage... then if you ... | |
| Audio research ref 6SE vs world Seems like arc and vac are AMONG the best tube production linestages.^^ fify ^^ | |
| Jaw Dropping Improvement? @lg1 to your initial post... you should specify what type of sonic improvements you are seekingthe notion of 'jaw dropping' is relative and depends on where you are coming from and what you want to changeyour system is pretty good but the jbl's ar... | |
| Living in Japan. Any opinions on amplifiers? toddhaving spent much time in japan, i suggest you heed the solid advice of @petg60 (and ignore the other random comments from the cheapseat know-it-alls)it is spot onfind a well reputed local high end shop, see what they have - audio note, air ti... | |
| Streamer with R2R DAC Not sure why people want to go with the older technology R2R vs DAC ess9038 chipsets. because it often sounds better, a bit more like real music... | |
| If you had a dozen pairs of classic vintage ubes in your closet @testpilot i do consider people may not be native english speakers, when appropriate... but not in this case though... thus my comment@midareff1 have a little pride man... just look at your post title and initial post ... when i type something, i ... | |
| If you had a dozen pairs of classic vintage ubes in your closet why not? if you have themi would also use spell check and re-read what i am posting, if for no other reason than to be considerate of others | |
| Arcam Integrated Amps arcam is maybe above average but well short of excellentnaim and croft among others, are better, build and sound wise | |
| Worth it to add streamer to Hegel H390 bluesound node 2i gets the job done... take digital out from its rca jack, use a decent cable... | |
| Looking for a tube Preamp new or used for under $2000... search is your friend | |
| Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members! 1) getting the room right for good sound (including allowing proper speaker placement) is as or is more important than all the gear in the system2) when seeking advice, understand in detail who the person is giving it, figure out if they are quali... | |
| Streamer with R2R DAC not that i know ofget a bluesound node 2i as front end, then a small footprint r2r dac... cost effective and consumers very little real estate | |
| Can the top end of a PrimaLuna Evo integrated be tamed w/tube rolling? @chayro i would agree with thisnaim in house ps upgrade or known aftermarket ones like teddy pardo teddy caps have a tremendous effect on the sound of many a naim unitNot many Naim users here, but as someone with a long history with the products, ... |