jl35
Responses from jl35
| Opinions on PS Audio Direct Stream DAC (Mk 1) Excellent DAC, I owned one for 5 years, and you can use any of the FPGA updates, as some prefer the older ones, though most prefer the last one... | |
| What are the absolute legendary Snell model no.s? Art Dudley wrote a Stereophile piece about Audio Note and the original version Snell Type J ... | |
| Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama The only thing that stuck with me was the video, stating " I didn’t sue anybody - though I mentioned litigation twice !!!!! | |
| Noob question about streaming . . . same applies to features...I do not make playlists, but rather seek out new and individual albums, and streaming is not my primary source... | |
| I see the issue with ABX blind testing The decision was quickly obvious to me, when I "upgraded" from Transparent Super to less expensive Cerious Technologies Speaker cables and XLR's... | |
| Noob question about streaming . . . Much also depends on the role streaming will play for you...casual background listening, exploring new music, or more "serious" listening...will it be a primary source or a less important source... | |
| I see the issue with ABX blind testing My experience also is that one cable at a time can make a noticeable difference, though the debate then seems to become quick back and forth or longer term listening to decide...you've been using your old cables for enough time, so pop in some new... | |
| Noob question about streaming . . . WiiM makes great stuff, and factory refurbished can be found at great prices...definitely try Qobuz and Tidal... | |
| Is positive reinforcement why things are sounding better? if done right, better equipment will sound better..and certainly changing tubes can make a significant difference... | |
| How Is This Possible? Must be Counterfeits I agree the problem is for the used market...clearly everyone who buys these new, know they are not real Odin 2 ... | |
| How Is This Possible? Must be Counterfeits curious how the Odin 2 fakes sound for their $25 - $100 price... | |
| How Is This Possible? Must be Counterfeits it is hard to imagine buying a $40,000 pair of cables for $100 and thinking it's the real thing... | |
| The receiver was my intro to HiFi! What say you? I currently use a refurbished Yamaha CR-400 in my home office | |
| The receiver was my intro to HiFi! What say you? The Fisher 500c. Still have the Dual 1019 | |
| Seek advice on forums but always listen to your own ears! I think those of us who have been here a long time know who "really knows" stuff, and what their biases are, and who are the self appointed expert advisors who disguise opinion as fact. There is so much wrong fact presented here, and so much great... |