jond
Responses from jond
| DAC to Preamp/Processor, question please? Tom you are using the Dac in the Pontus the RCA’s you're running are from the analog outputs. It does not have a digital output. | |
| Kondo vs Audio Note silver It's hard to say because I use a Kondo copper interconnect and Lexus speaker cables so no way to compare but they do work very well together. | |
| KT88 tube stores in Europe. What do you mean Tube Depot and Viva won't work? Have they stopped shipping to Europe? | |
| ??? Are Manufacturers Killing Our Hobby ??? It doesn't bother me I like looking at new gear and like 98% of manufacturers don't really interest me anyway. | |
| Kondo vs Audio Note silver I have not though I have a Kondo copper cable in my system I think it sounds good and pairs well with my other cables, Auditorium 23 and AN Lexus. Probably not helpful at all but you got a reply at least. ;) | |
| White cabinet popularity? I am not a fan of white cabinets myself but they do seem to be gaining in popularity. It's good you can find a color that matches your decor if you want to these days. | |
| Midwest Hi-Fi Store you can count on… A good dealer is the best for sure so glad I have one near me. And good luck to Mindy and David with their new dealership! | |
| Finally up and playing Amazing first system and I can't believe your patience man well done and more than anything enjoy the music! | |
| MacIntosh c12000 preamp - Can not tell a difference between tube and solid state sound Modern Mac tube gear doesn't sound very tubey it just sound neutral that's why. | |
| Speakers for 2nd System! A used pair of Audio Note AN-Js would work or a new or used pair of AN-Ks. Both would pair very well with your Leben. | |
| What say you: Is this fair, or AITA? Audiogon reads all private messages I've had plenty of totally innocuous messages discussing gear flagged in the past. | |
| Why most $3000 and lower DAC’s sound almost identical @acman3 thanks for your nice comment agreed it is a special Dac. And I agree with larryi that sound quality over everything. And chips aside both analog output stages and power supply matter just as much if not more than whether a Dac is DS or R2R. | |
| Replace my Auraliti A Lumin is also a streamer pretty hard to get a file player that isn't also a streamer. If you want something cheap try a Node or a used Auralic Aries Mini if you can find one. | |
| Best Vintage tube amp / preamp manufacturer Yeah but man those Acrosound opts sure do sound good. | |
| Krell Modulari duo associated equipment What speakers are you using now and do you like them? Speaker choice is usually a very personal thing and obviously your amp will drive just about anything. |