joey54
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| Looking for a DAC under 2k The Ayre Codex is a worthy option. A Colorado based company that offers excellent support and service if needed. For under $2K it's a great DAC.https://www.ayre.com/products/digital/codex/ | |
| Best skiinny floorstanders Vandersteen Treo CT’s would be a good choice-https://www.vandersteen.com/products/treo-ct | |
| Re-terminate speaker cables Audioquest does not solder the terminations on their speaker cables. | |
| Re-terminate speaker cables I am surprised that AQ has not responded to you. I sent in a request on Monday to re-terminate a set of interconnects. They got back to me on Tuesday with the price and an RMA form to complete. Did use the contact us email on their website?I would... | |
| Ayre AX5 Twenty If you are looking at the AX5 Twenty, you should also look at the Ayre EX-8. I personally liked it better than the AX-5 Twenty but that's just my opinion based on a side by side comparison using my Harbeth speakers. I recommend listening for yours... | |
| Preamp recommendation; ≤ $5k You should look at the Aesthetix Calypso and Pallene. Both are $5K or less new and offer balanced and single-ended inputs and outputs. The Calypso has been around for a few years Andean be found used or ordered new. The Pallene is the preamp secti... | |
| If you had access to a time machine, what concerts would you go back to see? The Police at My Father's Place in Roslyn, NY, October 1979 | |
| Owners experience with Aesthetix Mimas integrated amplifiers I can't really comment on the difference in sound between the Pass Labs int-150 and the Mimas as I have not heard the Int-150.For my listening preferences the Mimas is the best integrated I've heard. I have a few integrated amps in the past and wh... | |
| Upgrade from Rogue Audio Sphinx v2 The issue may be related to your BlueSound Node 2. Are you using a separate DAC or are you using it's internal DAC? If so, you should try to borrow a DAC or a better streamer from your dealer. The Bluesound is a good product but benefits from an e... | |
| The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier On a related subject, the new Belles Virtuoso Integrated amp is now on display at the Audio Connection in Verona NJ. Sounds very good driving a pair of Vandersteen Quatro CT’s. No meters just a simple faceplate like the new Virtuoso preamp. I bel... | |
| What is the most analytical sounding amplifier that you have heard? HalcroBenchmark | |
| Aurender N100C - alternative apps? Aurender has released Conductor Lite for the iPhone. It seems to work pretty well. | |
| DAC/w Volume control + Power amp or DAC + Integrated? The Aesthetix Mimas Integrated Amplifier with the built in DAC card will meet your requirements and budget very nicely. http://www.aesthetix.net/mimas.php?aac_mobile=noGood Luck! | |
| BELLES VIRTUOSO INTEGRATED UPDATE The long awaited Belles Virtuoso Integrated amp is now on display at the Audio Connection in Verona NJ. Sounds very good driving a pair of Vandersteen Quatro CT’s. No meters just a simple faceplate. I think John will be posting pictures on his we... | |
| Vandersteen 3a signature vs Harbeth 30.2 anniversary John has a Sub3 hooked up to the Treo's now. |