kennyc
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| There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art There are many presentations in high-end audio. There’s the “fool you it’s real” using very transparent components, dropping the noise floor (better components, room treatments, ac conditioner, filters…). There are “musical” speakers like Devore... | |
| am I missing something? @marcfrenette - it’s great you find satisfaction in your system, but your question of “better” is a subjective one that can only be answered by you by demoing other gear. However, you may develop discontentment leading to further purchases. Chec... | |
| There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art If one looks at the steps of recording and playback, it seems a miracle that it can sound fairly real. But trying to chase “real” in one’s audio chain can be foolhardy if expectations aren’t realistic (poor recordings, difficult room..), it’s muc... | |
| Synergistic Research FEQ Carbon I heard the FEQ at an audio show. It seems to condition the air so the music was more coherent - the individual musical parts come together. The sonic uptick leads to deeper involvement, worth the price. There seems to be similar products from ... | |
| What Holiday Gifts did you ask for or Give to Yourself? The Beatles - 1964 US Albums (In Mono) | |
| Looking for a new phon cartridge Yes, retipping a Koetsu may be a challenge. Luckily, my Rosewood SigPlat and Coralstone D have very low hours. | |
| Kuzma 4 point 9” or 313VTA I reached for a 4point11 because it offers high price/performance, I’d have to spend 10k+ to beat it. Plenty of very positive reviews. agree- ask a dealer for sonic differences | |
| Looking for a new phon cartridge +1 Koetsu Rosewood maybe Grado | |
| ??? What Is The MOST Expensive System You Ever Heard ??? What Was Your Opinion ??? +1 @tom2015 - demoed many systems at audio shows and showrooms. MBL consistently sounds great, especially the 101 and above. I’m thinking the 120/126 might be good for a shared space like a family room. The Gryphon Commander+Apex combo sounded ... | |
| How do you decide what to listen to? Same old stuff? Radio. I have a vintage Kenwood FM tuner I have to send in for a complete check-up before running. I haven't figured out the antennae, roof installation? No way, and yet, in pursuit of better sonics.... | |
| Will an Amp change improve my system ? Hegel and Harbeth have great sonic synergy, I'm thinking about getting the Hegel H400 + Harbeth m30.2 xd combo someday. | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative” There’s a used Aesthetix Mimas here | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative” Maybe: PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated - tube pre, SS amp LAB12 Integre4 - 4x KT150 power tubes but great sonic performance Krell K-300i solid state which has sliding ibias for midrange warmth. | |
| Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 Phono. Where do I go from here? PS Audio Stellar Phono | |
| Japanese Voltage. @irjones - it does introduce noise, but whether relevant it depends on how transparency of your audio chain. In high-end audio, better components often drops the noise floor so additional may or not be acceptable. |