kennyc
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| Footers under new speakers The Townsend Podiums were slightly sonically superior to the Isoacoustics Gaia, but the Gaia has recently been updated to “Neo” models | |
| the gateway product that turned you into an audiophile GE Trimline turntable - used as a kid PRO-JECT RM-5.1 SE Turntable with Sumiko Blue Point No.2 Cartridge - purchased in 2016. Listened to a few records then the audiophile bug kicked in - 7 years intensive research and putting together my first h... | |
| Seeking Advice to Improve My Audio System ($1000 Budget) If 1k speakers, the Chesky Audio LC1 bookshelf speakers are a sonic bargain. | |
| Phono Stage - The great analog tragedy Seems the OP has 2 premises: Audio components should progress at a similar rate. I disagree, phono stages much more sorted out and limited to improvements vs amplification. All components classes (turntable, phono stage, amp…) should have desira... | |
| Darko nailed it. 12 examples of wishful thinking in the hi-fi community While Darko mentions that trying to demo a component at an audio show one is actually hearing the entire chain, it’s seems that often audio shows and audio stores are the only places to demo. While trying out component in one’s own audio chain is... | |
| What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase? @onehorsepony - there are a lot of great choices with your 20k budget. It’s best to demo yourself at audio stores and shows to find the speakers that resonate subjectively with you. Devore Orangutan O/96 and Fleetwood Deville are highly musical ... | |
| Best amplification for Magico S3 newer version on your experience This is rather difficult as the Magico S3 2023 is highly transparent and can run top electronics. Maybe Constellation Inspiration as mentioned on TAS 50 Greatest Bargains in High-End Audio 2 other great sonic choices: 15.0 ALLNIC T-2000 3... | |
| Can Anyone Identify These Speakers? These look to be a home brew of sorts +1 | |
| cable recommendation please from router to wall? Whew!😥 Glad I don’t have to budget for another cable. | |
| White cabinet popularity? Often, it's a a fine line to walk between: Having the speakers look presentable in a shared space, self preservation may come into play vs It's our hobby which few outside would understand. Why not get what we want to enjoy? | |
| Has anyone switched from Class AB/A to Class D? Was it better? Was it worse? But it really stinks for me to buy them without hearing them. This happens often in our hobby. Even with the 30 day return period. This seems like a very fortunate option vs being stuck with unsatisfactory expensive components | |
| Integrated amp for tube lover For “warm” sounding SS, either a sliding class A bias (like the Krell) or a GanFET amp. Limited options for integrated though | |
| Problem with system +1 @mswale - swap out 1 component at a time after making sure cables+terminations are cleaned. I suspect preamp or speaker, but also check your ears/hearing Another maybe harder/costlier method is find a good audio chain then swap your component... | |
| Thoughts on using the DAC in my oppo 205 with a CD Transport. A used Denafrips Pontus would be a great choice within your budget. | |
| Integrated amp for tube lover Synthesis Action A100 Titan ALLNIC T-2000 30th Anniversary |