jwillox

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DSP vs. active analog crossover vs. passive analog crossover. What is your take?
There us often confusion between the terms active or passive, Bi or Tri-Amping cam still use passive electronic crossovers.   I had a bi-amped setup with a passive crossover between bass anp/speaker, and then 2 level controls. Really clean and ... 
Can anyone tell me where the progress in audio went?
It went beyond a Youtube video of percussion only, and now can now reproduce a full spectrum from f music. 😜😂  
Your thoughts on selling
I get the angst here…   Discogs makes sense as they have a solid rating system for vinyl and sleeves.  however, mistakes happen… I purchased and received a 2LP recording rates at VG+, and one disc was nearly unlistenable, and had hard skips on ... 
Is there a strategy in preamp tube placement?
The best tube placement I have ever seen is in their sockets.   
Marantz SA-KI Ruby vs Denon DCS-A110 Anniversary Edition
I  tried out the Denon, and it was great.  returned as the supper could not get the color definition correct - they called it black, and Denon states it comes only n the silver color.    I ended up with the Marantz SACD30n, and have never looked ... 
From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion
Lumin D2 is excellent for a streamer/DAC and with one setting you can be up and running with your existing stored library.  $2300 is list, and “open box deals” might get you 10% off.   
Does Anyone Else Member the Golden Age of Audio Insults and Product Degradation?
Bozo.   
Suggestions for a Phono Preamp.
In that price range, don’t forget to try out a Parasound zPhono.  Really good for the price.   
Question Regarding New Item Damaged in Shipping
The manufacturer should send you a “cal tag” to return the damaged unit (at their expense), and send out a new one as soon as the damaged one begins to track.    t  hi minimizes down time for a customer while protecting the manufacturer as well. ... 
Suggestions for an integrated upgrade please
check our a Parasound Hint 6 https://parasound.com/hint6.php Solid stuff and brimming with plenty of headroom, dynamics and power.   
Lyra Delos or Hana ML
Someone asked about AT ART 9Xa… AT ART9XA vs XI  
Walmart, 97 cents, for Vibration Control
Thanks for the laughs all 😜😂  
Who uses ADS Speakers
In the mid 80s I sold ADS as well as Kef.  we regularly got “special purchase” deals from the distributors.  a very fine home audio speaker across the model spectrum.  And sorely missed in mobile electronics.    I had an ADS amp and speaker tri-a... 
Anybody use a single ended component with one that is balanced?
I’d you use decent quality RCA to RCA cables and they are fairly short, no issues.     
Think ill just go with a lumin
The D2 is a sleeper… excellent product.  there is a lot of whining about the app, but if one take the time and learns it, and also has good skills on music library organization, it works perfectly and sounds excellent. $$  it open box items exist.