jl35
Responses from jl35
| PS Audio Direct Stream Mk2 DAC - How good is it vs Mk1? Weiss, Bricasti? I had the PS MK1 for a few years, now the MK2 and it is better in every way, especially with the recent upgrade FPGA...the PS Audio forums have extensive discussion with lots of comparisons...the TAS review predates the most recent upgrade | |
| Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough? Though I have read, in a few places, that Pass Labs uses Silent Source power cords and cables to voice their products...and also in their demo rooms at audio shows... | |
| Gain and level controls on an amplifier-a good thing? I had the controls on my Parasound HCA-1000a bypassed and it sounded better... | |
| Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough? If you are discerning enough to have purchased that awesome amplifier, trust yourself to try some power cords, and decide what you like. Confirmation bias works in both directions. Since you can try for free, enjoy the process and trust your own j... | |
| Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough? Power cords, and all cabling, a hotly debated question here, hundreds of threads...easy answer is purchase a few that offer full return...I use aftermarket cords but many won’t/don’t...though if it sounds great, clearly your cord is good enough...... | |
| Rogue Audio hard to resell, has it fallen out of favor ? it’s no longer there....usually when an item sells they immediately remove the ad...thanks so much...my responses are usually brief so really only takes a few minutes, but appreciate it !!! ...btw I had no issues with your post...and I've been a m... | |
| Rogue Audio hard to resell, has it fallen out of favor ? he had mentioned the price and I saw the ad, but interestingly, it’s no longer listed... | |
| Kenwood new bulbs? it is a 50 year old piece... | |
| Magnepan “X” upgrade program after years of debate, Magnepan is offering upgraded crossovers connectors and wiring as well as offering upgrade stands...awesome... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? I found the Salk more full sounding and dynamic, and preferred the clarity of their high end...the models listed in the thread a few below mine, though I’ve recently owned the SongTowers and still own the Salk Monitors...the Fritz were being audit... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? Yes I have. I think both are terrific. But I’m a long standing Salk guy and I just prefer them. No argument with anyone who prefers the Fritz. | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? For me, Andrew Jones new $3700 and $3000 speakers are way better than his or the OP’s $1000 speaker...and Salk definitely over the Fritz, though I think Salk is retired from making new speakers...I currently have Salk Monitors and the floor standi... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? That jump in price can absolutely make a very significant difference... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? There are so many choices in that price range...though possibly an easy place to start would be with Sonus Faber and Polk in your new price range | |
| Revel Salon2s: Seeking Advice You gotta listen...great speakers, but not at all universally liked... |