kennyc

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Looking for a Warmer Sounding Phono Cartridge
Some people are more sensitive to high frequency metallic tweeters and find them strident. Usually a soft dome tweeter would be better for them. Glad the OP found a solution- I highly suspect a warmer “quality” cartridge than the Koetsu Rosewood ... 
Jay's "Ugly Truth" video
Jay’s video seems long winded to the point of time committed to the hobby affecting personal relationships. ANYTHING that get between me and my wife should be addressed, it’s a lifelong partnership. …. you always been able to maintain a healthy ... 
Bacch Dsp, True stereo?
I'd like to hear the BACCH. Those who has heard it are extremely surprised in a good way.  
Stenheim Alumine 3 vs. Sonus Faber Amati G5
+1 @ghdprentice   Stenheim Swiss more detailed, exacting Sonus Faber Italy more musical  
Horn speakers with Imaging?
@linkoping   perhape2 the Volti Razz: "....the stereo image projected by the Razzes was proportionately larger, and the musicians (and groups of musicians, including whole orchestras) seemed more real than with the Zus...." Stereophile here " ..... 
Recommend me a DAC under 3k
Maybe Doge Tube DAC, used to be OEM now sold direct.  
What is the science behind audiophile fuses?
My guess based on successful reports is that one would have to spend significantly more like for SR or QSA fuses to hear notable differences. @ghdprentice  Last time I remembered getting shocked was when adjusting the timing points on my distrib... 
Does the Audio press ever excite you anymore?
Just received the latest issue of TAS, or as Herb Reichert calls it, “Audio porn”  
KLaudio or Degritter Mark II
price seems rather steep Seems to be a recurring theme in our hobby :)  
WHY CABLES MATTER!
@calvinj  There will always be naysayers- most unwilling to try themselves or thinking they’re experience is truth for all dispute the fact that we each have different; hearing ability  audio chains clarity and transparency  room conditions... 
A Discussion About What Level Of Analog To Stop At
I looked at a used Walker Proscenium, but my dealer talked me out of it citing its complexity. Also, IIRC the founder passed away, so don’t know about support. The OP has a very nice rig, no apparent chain weaknesses. What level to stop at depend... 
Cable elevators
I was thinking about trying the Furutech NCF cable lifters primarily based upon Audio Bacon’s review  
QSA FUSES
I’ll eventually try QSA products based on Stereotimes and other rave reviews. @willgolf thanks for posting about the QSA Jitter plug - using before the conditioner makes since, not sure if my balanced power EquiTech would benefit   
Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ?
Interesting- the OP approached it from the bottom up seeking a minimum amount to satisfaction, while my journey was top down by listening to very best sound I can find, then try to replicate with the least amount if sonic compromises but within my... 
What new gear have you just bought?
Linn DSM/2 with Organik DAC card upgrade - feels like I got a sonic bargain competing with the top DACs