kennyc
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| $3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ? @inna Maybe consider resale value and selling ease (popular, well known) in your choice, in case you subsequently want a different speaker | |
| Tube amp for Sourcepoint 8? GanFET amps have a “warm” presentation, but not sure if it’s offered in an integrated | |
| Send in the Clowns @deep_333 20? That seems generous… | |
| Tube amp for Sourcepoint 8? Pure tube amps usually do not have a tight bass unless you a bit more. Normally, a tube preamp + SS amp would give you what you are looking for. So likely a hybrid tube integrated might be a good option. The Krell k-300i integrated has a warm so... | |
| No love for Cube Audio speakers? Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as low ball offer. So @inna, would you sell your gear if I offered you $1.00? | |
| Speakers sound too bright. Some folks have a higher sensitivity to high frequencies. Likely best to return speakers, then get something maybe with a soft dome tweeter | |
| The new dCS Varese DAC...it is so good that all others are now relegated to history?? @daveyf - just because technology moves on in a newer model doesn’t mean what came before is obsolete- the older tech still beats most lower priced DACs. Also, the older tech used items still sell at a steep price, but obviously not to the level ... | |
| The new dCS Varese DAC...it is so good that all others are now relegated to history?? Seems typically that if one has the top dCS stack, they’d likely have top electronics and revealing speakers ~ a highly transparent audio system way above what most can afford. | |
| Bose Chucks Mac Which is better, a world with MORE or LESS Blue Boxes? | |
| Need to learn about Audio Research Agree that tube pre + SS amp is a good “warm” direction to go from the Hegel H390. A GanFet amp, which is similar to a warm sounding SS, may be a good option. Krell K-300i integrated has “150Wpc into 8 ohms and 300Wpc into 4 ohms, with its iBias... | |
| How remove odor from interconnect? If you’re about to throw them away anyway, perhaps use a laundry bag and put through the washer. | |
| SUT suggestions for Audio Note System The Koetsu SUT is suppose to be compatible according to this review here Bob’s Devices are reasonable quality SUTs and EMIA makes excellent custom wound SUTs that matches your cart. | |
| HumminGuru vs.Degritter Nice thread- leaning towards the Degritter. Kirmuss does an excellent job of cleaning, but it has too many manual steps for my taste. The HG is bargain priced and effective, much better than home brewed options. Vinyl enthusiasts are fortunate ... | |
| Analogue front end. You want more weight, scale and dynamics.Where do you start upgrading? Mass loaded turntables are known for their ample bass weight. Better scale and dynamics are more a function of preamp/amp and/or speakers. A cartridge can sound faster like the lightweight assembly in the MY SONIC LAB - Ultra Eminent Ex MC Cartr... | |
| Rule of thumb for used digital componants? Although much used gear is sold ~50-60%, it’s simply demand and supply, so there’s no “agreed” upon resale value standard. |