kennyc
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| Totally overwhelmed (speakers under $5k) Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G loudspeaker - very positive 2022 review in Stereophile: https://www.stereophile.com/content/monitor-audio-silver-500-7g-loudspeaker-page-2 | |
| Can a digital cable have different connectors? Thanks to all. It was very confusing. I wasn’t sure if I’d have to shelf my MScalar if my upgraded DAC didn’t have BNC inputs. I’ll probably move forward with purchasing WAVE STREAM BNC cable. I’ll ask them if they will terminate to RCA on one s... | |
| your first system- @ghdprentice Clearly you have put a lot of research into that system… it should be a very detailed and revealing system. Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I have a ridiculously large spreadsheet w over 100 tabs of researched product comparisons... | |
| your first system- After 6yrs in depth research, I’m almost done putting my first bucket list high end audio system together. Constellation Inspiration Pre and Stereo Amp, Chord MScalar, Denafrips Terminator, Innuos Zenith, VPI Avenger, Lyra Etna, VDH Grail SB, SR g... | |
| I need help describing the sound of a SET to a friend in English. My impression of SET is one has to hear to understand. Not optimistic it's possible to understand before one hears. | |
| Suggestions for an integrated upgrade please Maybe a used Krell K-300i? Lots of power, class A sound, lots of very favorable reviews, and is not bright. Not sure if it can tame the OP hot sounding tweeter. | |
| Please recommend speakers <$800 for newbie @expresstrain I have a feeling I will end up getting stands also, but it’s a process... Seems like your requirements are a moving target. If you are entertaining the idea of stands, then a floorstander is best sonically to get significantly be... | |
| When choosing new Speakers, what matters most to you? Sonics first: after several demos in different systems the speakers I consistently love (emotional engagement) are Magico and YG. I figured I can reproduce the sound at home if I properly support them with adequate components and room treatments.... | |
| Onzow ZeroDust reportedly leaves a residue I think the common emergent theme here is: don’t JUST use a gel pad dip (whether Onzow, DS Audio, etc I’m not confident you can draw such a conclusion. The sticky formulas are different and the DS Audio ST-50 Stylus Cleaner is a much newer prod... | |
| San Jose CA I'm in San Jose, CA and am interested in hooking up with like minded audiophiles. I already belong to 2 audio clubs: San Francisco Audiophile Society: https://sanfranciscoaudiophilesociety.com/ Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society: https... | |
| Suggestions for high efficiency speakers? @fosolitude Volti Audio high efficiency speakers seems to be relatively transparent/neutral and have garnered very positive reviews: Volti Rival 100dB $11.5k+ | |
| Best light weight full range speaker recommendation. Joseph Audio: PULSAR2 Graphene $9k compact but gives relatively satisfying bass 36lbs each PERSPECTIVE2 Graphene $15k floorstander 85lbs each Lots of positive reviews. | |
| Next upgrade? @sounasega Your amp is your strongest component so no need to change. Your transport is good enough for your current level and for a reasonable DAC upgrade so don't need to replace yet. So it's either speaker upgrade or DAC upgrade. Monitor A... | |
| Audiophile virtues @snilf I’m as "obsessed" with the Quest for the Absolute Sound as anyone else on this site Could be an "addictive" behavior habit pattern. If so, best to take a complete break, then reassess if and how much to re-engage. | |
| Audiophile virtues ...it's better than old and broke... |