jsalerno277
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| ??? How Much Would You Spend ??? The rule of thumb I have most often seen is 30% on speakers, 30% on amplification (integrated or separate pre and power amps), 30% on the front end (streamer/DAC or TT/TM/Cartridge) and 10% on cables. I am an old audiophile and remember articles ... | |
| Bluesound mode not really cutting it Staying on question, IMHO, Aurender makes the best sounding streamers/servers. A used N150 or better, an N10 (listed in this forum for around $2,300 and $3,500 respectively where list is always negotiable) is your best bet. The bonus in buying a... | |
| New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid To answer your question directly, fear not, for I am confident you will find speaker technology dramatically improved with a proportionate improvement in sound quality over the past 20 years. While there are many similarities in improvements acro... | |
| Separates vs Integrated @audiotroy PS. You should have disclosed you are a Krell dealer in defensive posture. | |
| Separates vs Integrated @audiotroy I cannot comment on new Krell. I have not auditioned them in my on system. I compared the Burmester to the Krell models I had. I do not find Burmester equipment cool. It provides clarity without artificial chill . I find the house... | |
| Separates vs Integrated I was a Krell aficionado for years, well maintaining a KSA 300s and KRC HR recapping them every 5 years. On my last recap schedule my Krell dealer provided me with a Burmester 032 integrated amplifier a customer of his was selling as a loaner unt... | |
| VPI TNT 3 @bhenry91 @bdp24 The platter/bearing that VPI used is a 2” all stainless steel platter. The upgrade was done about 5 years ago. It looks similar to the platter of current models. I do not think it is the same as current platters though. T... | |
| VPI TNT 3 Congratulations. I have been using mine since 1997. I drove it to VPI in NJ twice for modifications. First was the JM 12.5 tone arm. Then second time was for the upgraded bearing and platter. During the latter mod VPI removed the 3 point spi... | |
| Holo May KTE Power Cord Hope I do not offend Pangea fans. I had them for years. Excellent entry level power cord. However, I recommend WyWires Platinum Digital Power Cord. New will be in your $1000 budget. I think they are having a sale. Check out www.wywires.com. ... | |
| Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail! The Burmester family sound seems like it will satisfy your desire for clarity, detail, and resolution while maintaining a liquid, sweet midrange and treble and realistic timbre. Professional reviewers state it has the speed and bass of a solid st... | |
| New speakers for a new start? + for @audiotroy on your list. Your focus appears to be fast transient response, detail, coherence, transparency, dynamics, extended/controlled bass, and natural timbre (no coloration). IMHO your focus is best served by modern pistonic driver de... | |
| I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do? Issue 1: Condition of Used Products Either audition and inspect the product before purchase or buy from a trusted dealer like The Music Room or a dealer that sells the brand where they accurately describe condition and have return policies. ... | |
| SACD/CD Drive Mechanism Replacement To echo GDHP, it depends upon the brand. Check with the manufacturer before you purchase used to determine if the are supporting the model and ask what laser and transport was used, proprietary or OEM. I had a bad experience with a Linn Unidisc... | |
| Integrated Amplifiers - Esoteric F-01, Esoteric F-02 or Dan D'Agostino Progression The Esoteric(s) will provide precision and clarity but be thin compared to the rich, tonal characteristics and power of the D’Agostino. Which is right is your preference. As alternatives at your price point audition the Burmester 032. Some pro... | |
| Help with high end bookshelf speakers Audition Vivid S12. Best bookshelf I have heard. Clear, neutral timbre, fast, dynamic, easy to place, decent bass for a bookshelf. Google and read pro reviews. |