jl35
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| Perhaps the most annoying myth in audio of 2025? Talking about Loudness! I always thought that that statement simply referred to a very brief audition, that if loudness level wasn't matched, the louder one would initially sound better on a very brief back-forth switch...not in reference to longer term listening... | |
| Sound room humidity my humidity set for health and comfort only ... | |
| How often do you upgrade turntable ? Current ClearAudio from 2007, previous Thorens from 1989 | |
| Do you agree with John Atkinson (and me)? While streaming is not my primary source, there are many discs I do not purchase, that in the past I would have purchased, but after a listen or two on streaming I feel no desire to hear again...throws the whole ridiculous equation off ... and i a... | |
| DAC break-in question some manufacturers, like Zu, do break-in before shipping, but most do not have the time, space, money to do so... | |
| Integrated amp with preamp tubes The Vk 3000SE is typically well under your price point. The newer Vk-3500SE , still current, is more | |
| Integrated amp with preamp tubes The BAT VK-3000SE is terrific and has an actual tube preamp stage as opposed to a tube buffer... | |
| Mods To A Parasound Amp Not sure if the mod money (it's not a cheap process) would be better spent on simply getting a better amp... | |
| Should speakers be upgraded before preamp and amplifiers? everything matching well together is key...though sometimes the buying process can be thrown off by a super good deal ... | |
| I often notice that people who have open reel decks and/or tube equipment are nicest I have a tube pre and meters on my amps...my friend who has all tube gear and 3 reel to reel decks is as nice as anyone I've ever known... | |
| DAC break-in question The DAC won't know that the amp is off... | |
| McIntosh C28 preamp and MC 2505 power amp landed in my lap Depending on many factors they might sound very good as is, or may need repair/refurbish costing more than you are thinking... | |
| Are upgraded power cables for subwoofers worth it? Also some manufacturers (on all equipment) include good quality power cords and some do not… | |
| It's been a long time. LP can sound great, often different (not necessarily better or worse) then CD or Streaming .., I love all 3 and in my system each are about equal quality, but do not always sound identical...I have a medium size house and storage not an issue, may... | |
| "...and I don't take any advertiser money..." curious carlsbad2 if you believed the statement of the Garmin reviewer ? |