kennyc

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The D'Appolito, MTM Configuration
When auditioning the Kef LS50s, I also demoed the R700 which sounded like the LS50 but more extended.  It sounded very good then but was also demoing many other speakers searching for a speaker that would resonated with me.    
Need Guidance for Next/Last Pair of Speakers
+1 Volti. The Razz sounded great at two different audio shows. So I purchased the larger Rival. Volti also has a new model Lucera sells for $11,750/pair which is above the Razz but below the Rival.  The Lucera also has a 15” woofer like the Rival.   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Digital Audio sound enhancements- the Good and the Bad The Good: it’s great to have many choices, at all price points, to enhance one’s sonics. Products such as DEQX, audiophile switches, filters, LPS, master clocks, routers, BAACH+Mac…did I miss... 
Please be gentle with me! 🙏
@alan60 while your strategy yields sonic improvements, a very modest (in terms of cost) DAC upgrade would yield “significant” sonic uptick. There are many choices. We look at your entire audio chain and the DAC seems to be the weak link. FYI- ... 
DH Labs
Good to see DH Labs getting some well deserved love.  
Look at these beauties
Looks like it’s perfect for deep pockets Auric…. Auric Goldfinger   
Help me pick some new or used speaker cables
@rkfaberdds  if purchasing used, beware of counterfeits especially AQ cables.    
Revel Salon2s: Seeking Advice
Demo is a must to decide- it’s very subjective.   Probably most would prefer the Revel’s over the Focals, but only you can decide what you like.    
Ways to make your digital streaming sound better
Usually, people are willing to help others.  But there are some who like to pull other people's chain so that they feel that they have some sort of power of influence, likely they want attention and not feel powerless.  It's like some kid who acts... 
Yes, cables do make a difference -- regardless of price...
“How can copper/silver plus different dielectric weave patterns cost so much?” I can understand how this would drive some people crazy, especially those on a limiting budget.  Besides the  R (resistance), L (inductance) and C (capacitance). as me... 
Ultimate $10K home office system for vinyl?
…TAS (The Absolute Sound) has a lot more components especially at lower price points  
Ultimate $10K home office system for vinyl?
@capojacko  Perhaps this might help you. The Absolute Sound magazine March 2024 issue#347 has tested+recommended components at all price points. Stereophile has an online list here  
MoFi Studiodeck
Happy listening!  
Change Revel BE driver color to black?
Wait for nighttime, then turn off the lights - plenty of black :)  
Finally upgrading my amp
Rogue Audio, Schiit and Van Alstine are high value companies offering great price/performance. Odyssey amps are sonic bargains. +1 @hilde45 list of good options buying used greatly increases good options