johnread57

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Almost embarrassed to ask, but...
@taheeti May I ask which preamp are you using? 
Esoteric K-03Xs Player
K03Xs So two filter options...PCM to DSDFilter Option 4Mmm more to try.I find the unit sharp on leading and trailing edges of music. Still amazing resolution definition and articulation.Ill try these to try and tame the sharpness.For me though if ... 
Any love for newer Krell amps?
I now have two Krell.KAV 400xi.Duo 300 XD.The KAV 400 sounds old fashioned to my ears. Soft poor bass articulation lacks definition smooth maybe rolled off. So it will go into a second system unless anyone here wants it. It has been fully upgraded... 
Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium
So grills always on then... unless you block or teach the children otherwise That rules out my suggestion of PMC MB2SE  
Almost embarrassed to ask, but...
Oppo and Marantz are both directly addressable as streamers. Both use UPNP and HEOS. I use both and often compare them. I find my Marantz 8805SE performs better than the Oppo205SE.I've also wired the Oppo’s analog XLR stereo out to other amps Incl... 
Higher End DACs
What’s Best Forum across the best DAC’s is another reference depends on your budget but fun to read about.In case no one has said it I’m trying the Lampizator Amber III DAC and have an upgraded PS Audio PerfectWave DAC.I strongly recommend the Aud... 
Frustrated with Vinly
For a different solution try this: https://newatlas.com/sweetvinyl-sugarcube-sc1-click-pop-removal/55832/ 
Why do YOU love Vinyl/or hate vinyl
@audioman58 nice story about Lampi...what model do you use? Recently I read the entire Lampi postings on WBF. Anyway just a quick inquiry and you can PM me if you want so we don't sidetrack this post. 
Why do YOU love Vinyl/or hate vinyl
Didn't read what came earlier...as yet.Just a quick note.I like the naturalness, the freely dynamic sound. Unrestrained.I don't like the clicks and pops, the fragility, the set up, the damage to vinyl, the sixteen ways it can go wrong.My TT15S1 ha... 
Objective Review of the ModWright Pioneer LX800
Thaluza the report report includes testing and listening notes for an untreated LX800 as a benchmark. It’s a winner actually... 
Objective Review of the ModWright Pioneer LX800
Thaluza thanks for your feedback. The note on tube type is well taken I’ll update the doc soon. 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Denon1Well it’s 2 years later, do you still like your Gryphon cf your PL INT250? Are you a happy camper based in that purchase today? Can you share the experience - listening notes- with us now? 
Noah Schumacher and my Marantz amplifiers
Hi DillThanks but I wanted to share pics of my units because of the unique marking that makes them identifiable.John 
What a sad world we now live in.......
Recently in Munich I ventured in to the Saturn Electronics store opposite OlympiaPlatz Mall. Down the back right hand of the store was a treasure of cd’s dvd’s Blu rays and uhd movies. It was an absolute treasure trove. I immediately invested €200... 
Which one is the best INTEGRATED!!
So I’m going Esoteric F05 A/B amp but you could go F03 type A @30W or the Grandioso...they say once heard you can’t unlisten 🤠