kennyc
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| Enough is Enough For next sonic uptick maybe Chord MScaler which is an ideal batch for the Dave, unless you want a different sonic signature | |
| Turntable suggestions for a newbie @sandrodg73 - Rega Planar 8 - great choice. All the previously mentioned TT were also solid choices. I do have an extensive classical LP collection that was my dad's. Make sure they’re adequately cleaned to increase sonics. | |
| Looking to move to a Tube Integrated setup @jijoh123 - very good choices. Enjoy your tube journey. | |
| Will one cable upgrade make a noticeable difference? Question: Would replacing the SR with either a Transparent G5 Reference or G6 Ultra make a noticeable difference in the sound? Likely Yes, no guarantees. Or other suggestions? You have a very well balanced system. Upgrading PCs would like... | |
| Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit @jimbones - seems you have a curiosity itch to scratch. I suggest you keep your CJ while trying out another preamp maybe used to mitigate costs, then you can resell at minimal loss. I find your situation interesting. CJ offers one of the most “... | |
| What Power Amplifier Should I Buy? Both Stereophile and ASR test show plenty of bass down to 30hz. Your 14x19x8h room looks fine, but the other impedance show the F208 is harder than average to drive. Conclusion is that you don’t have enough power. Also, if one defines “average” ne... | |
| Enough is Enough Took me a very long time to trust dealers again. The second brick n mortar the salesman pushed for a budget then tried to hard sell me a meh sounding system. Luckily the first store had GoldenEar Tritons with Parasound electronics so I knew what a... | |
| Mofi Sourcepoint 888? +1 @deep_333 - I suspect clipping as well. Andrew Jones has been at this way too long to miss a glaring speaker design error. The 888 is a great sonic buy at its price point, maybe fair at double the price. | |
| What Power Amplifier Should I Buy? @kevemaher Your Bryston 2.5B cubed specs show: Power Output (per channel): 135W @ 8Ω | 180W @ 4Ω However, Stereophile F208 review here suggests you need more current: …. F208 will need to be driven by a good 4 ohm-rated amplifier….. and th... | |
| Help me identify an amp +1 variac - to bring up power slowly/safely to see if working, especially for tube type amps. | |
| Any experience dealing with Siltech cables sold from Japan? One can save buying used, but there are a LOT of counterfeit cables that’s often not easy to distinguish from genuine. It helps to bolster confidence if the seller has the original purchase receipt, or the box/packaging it came with, or the selle... | |
| Matthew Bond Audio speaker cables - observations I just discovered Matthew Bond is related to the excellent Tara Labs, so I will be checking his cables. @mgrif104 - thanks for posting | |
| Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs +1 Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables - a sonic bargain. I’d also wait for the Silversmith interconnects whenever they are released - best bang for buck sonics also. As I write this, I just realized that Silversmith SC and IC may be my ideal cho... | |
| ??? Full Loom vs Mix ??? Mix, although I try to have my analog ICs brand/model consistent. I understand a full loom may give sonic preference consistency, but I’m not convinced that a brand’s analog and digital are sonically at the same level or the same voicing. For ins... | |
| Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp GoldenEar Tritons |