kennyc
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| Recommend ~9"-wide 2-ch Power Amp with XLR input - please The Buskeye Hypex NC502MP 2-Channel might have met the OPs requirements | |
| Has anyone truly compared Vintage vs. Modern? I just viewed Jay Inagi “Is Vintage BETTER than Today’s HiFi in 2025?” on YouTube here I agree that modern gear performs better as high-end audio continues to progress- applying better parts and engineering. But vintage gear should be looked as i... | |
| Best amp options between $2k-$4 to power Magnepan 1.7? Maggie’s need a bit of power especially for bass energy- Congrats in landing in a good place. @davide256 - GanFET amps seem like a warmer SS, did you notice less warmth after the change? | |
| Anyone have experience to share regarding the Ortofon Cadenza Bronze MC cartridge? The Ortofon Cadenza Bronze has often been used in many audio show demoes, meaning many component manufacturers feel confident using the Bronze to demo their gear. Great blend of accuracy and musicality. | |
| Recorded Cleaning Machnies Ideally: Preclean dirty records Ultrasonic Post rinse any residue I’m resisting buying another cleaning machine for step 3 | |
| Interim SS Amp - Likely Candidates? Sonic bargain- Odyssey Amps | |
| What type of speaker would sound better? Because speaker sonics depends on speaker materials, design, and execution, the OP’s question is so general that’s it’s difficult to give specific advice beyond generalizations which offer very limited value. | |
| Need New amp or integrated...have some options +1 Hegel - best safe option if cannot demo is a used H360/H390 or above - optional DAC sonics is very good. Can easily sell if want to try something else. | |
| Buyer Beware Maybe part of the problem is these naysayers don't have a really resolving high end system or their system lacks synergy. +1 @lordmelton Although it’s usually best to be sensitive to not put down another’s system, naysayers system lacking trans... | |
| Interesting Insurance Article Concerning HiFi. Maybe I should insure my audio chain. | |
| DS Audio Ionizer - Any Experience? Static electricity issues varies amongst users, so needs are not universal. Regardless, I plan to purchase either the DS or the CSPort Static Eliminator IME1 | |
| What is your scariest moment in High End audio? What is your scariest moment in High End audio Telling my spouse I’ve purchased another pricey component | |
| Synergistic Grounding Block and Tweaking it. @ozzy I have a SR grounding box. How does your Entreg compare? | |
| Wasted amp power to limited range speakers...how degrading is it to SQ? +1 you’re overthinking this Amps are rarely used to their full power. Increased headroom often leads to better sonics running at lower wattage. Only class A is considered highly inefficient as it runs full power and gives off lots of heat. Und... | |
| Cartridge Upgrade Recommendations Congrats on your Koetsu! |