joey54
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| Quicksilver V4 tubes My favorite tubes when I had my balanced V4’s were Ei KT90’s and GE 6L6GC’s. The 90’s were more powerful than the 6L6’s but the vocals with the 6L6’s were outstanding. My audio dealer likes KT 77’s in there now and he’s not a fan of the 150’s. The... | |
| DAC Under $3000 The Ayre DAC’s are an easy recommendation as long as you can live with USB only in the case of the QB9. The Codex has USB and an optical input. It’s also a wonderful headphone amp. They are both very natural sounding DAC’s. Good Luck! | |
| Solid State amp to go with Audible Illusions Modulus 3a preamp I used an Aragon 4004 MKII with my 3A for years. They worked well together. I would ask your dealer about a good match as well. If you don't have a dealer you could try John Rutan at Audio Connection in NJ. He has sold many 3A's in the past and sh... | |
| Phono Stage Want List Suggestions? Aesthetix Rhea | |
| Aurender Conductor app reliability and user experience @vonhelmholtz The Lightning app betters Conductor in the following areas; Look and feel of the user interface Search Capabilities Artwork I've had good customer service from both Aurender and Auralic. Bottom line, the Auralic Aries G1.1 sou... | |
| Aurender Conductor app reliability and user experience As a long term user of Aurender and the Conductor App with only a few problems, I would recommend that you look at Auralic instead. The Conductor app is OK but compared to the Auralic Lightning app or even BluOS it has a long way to go. And in the... | |
| I am interested to update my 15 year old system ! Since you mentioned your system not sounding right at low volume I will relate my experience. In a previous system I had a similar experience. At the suggestion of my dealer, Audio Connection, I swapped out my speaker cables for a set of Audioques... | |
| Audible Illusions Modulus PreAmp>Best Amplifier Match Ever! For many years I used a Modulus 3A with an Aragon 4004 MKII. They sounded great together. | |
| High end speakers at low volume Of the speakers on your list I have only heard the Vandersteen Treo CT’s and in my system they sounded great at low volume. Any of the Vandersteen speakers that have the CT tweeters sound good at low volume. Harbeth speakers do low volume really w... | |
| Integrated suggestions +1 on the Belles Aria Signature. I own and would recommend the Aesthetix Mimas which is my favorite integrated but new it's above your budget. The DAC and Phono cards are optional. The Mimas is a hybrid amp. You may be able to find a used one with... | |
| Pro-ject Debut Pro with the Pick it Stylus or the Rega P2 incl. Elys 2? I have only heard the Project Debut Pro S and compared it to the Rag P2 with the Elys. I am not a fan of the Rega P2. It sounded anemic to me and the Elys grated on my nerves. I much preferred the Project to the Rega. If going Rega I think you nee... | |
| speaker recommendations for Ayre V-5xe? You should look at ATC speakers which seem to have the characteristics you are looking for. My dealer, Audio Connection is a big fan and sells Ayre and ATC,Vandersteen, Proac and Magnepan. Good Luck! | |
| Downsizing: Separates>Integrated --PSAudio>Pass Labs You should look at the Aesthetix Mimas. It's a great match with the Trio CT's. I have used the combination for years after downsizing from an Aesthetix Calypso and Atlas. If you are near New Jersey you should reach out to John Rutan at the Audio C... | |
| Turntable Upgrade Advice A bit more costly than the options you listed but you might want to look at the Clearaudio Performance DC Wood AiR Turntable with the Tracer Tonearm. Improves on the Concept in every area of performance (no pun intended) $7000 I believe. | |
| You've run some pretty fancy MC's, but the _______ MM cartridge really impressed me The Clearaudio Charisma is pretty special |