kennyc
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| I'm asking for a recommendation for a quality microscope. Dino-Lite USB Digital Microscope like the AM3113 Wallyscope probably the best | |
| Is there Tannoy Magic / Should I buy a pair of Tannoys as "accessory" speaker? Other than figure out how to demo some Tannoy speakers in a store like a normal person would, what do you think I should do? @gthirteen there is no “close second” choice than to demo yourself to find what “you” subjectively like. Audio stores... | |
| JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2 …hope they’re not African bees | |
| JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2 Agree for OP Harbeth is better choice than Pulsar: bigger and fuller soundstage smidgen warmer treble/highs better musicality Harbeth fits better i love clarity in female/male voices Not specifically clarity, but the Harbeth is kno... | |
| Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated amp paired with Harbeth 30.2 XD speakers @philsons sorry for the delay because my answer seems somewhat embarrassing. At audio shows and stores, I demoed many components focusing on a full range floorstander for first system and a very high efficiency speaker for my foray into tube magi... | |
| Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated amp paired with Harbeth 30.2 XD speakers Far from an ideal power/performance match, not advisable. I also like the Harbeth + Hegel sonic synergy | |
| Need Amp or next component upgrade advice Maybe a Wired 4 Sound mINT integrated here Agree that the ATC needs more power than the typical tube amp can provide. So if want tube amplification, should change to a more efficient speakers | |
| Need Amp or next component upgrade advice Maybe a Wired 4 Sound mINT integrated here | |
| Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs High value maybe bargain speaker cables: Silversmith Fidelium Kirmuss Adrenaline Other safe quality SC options: Iconoclast Zenwave SCR-14/11 Learn about cable design here FYi- Silversmith will be offering interconnects... | |
| Amps that don’t impersonate space heaters. GanFet or Class A (sliding bias tech) SS amps | |
| Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble? I’ve been circling around this thread because I’m in the same boat. To reduce noise I got a VDH current phono stage, but I also have Koetsu stone and Ortofon SPU carts which reportedly work well with SUTs. This would require purchasing budget ch... | |
| New speakers for a new start? Volti Razz Pure Audio Project Trio Goldenear Triton KEF R Series | |
| I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do? @emergingsoul - this decision is personal as both have positives and negatives, only you can decide if “new” is preferable to “used”+ save 20k. What we would do based on our budgets and preferences is not important to your financial situation and... | |
| Relaxed/Analog sounding DAC for under $10k (used or new) My list of notable DACs based on very positive reviews: 2.3 Doge 7 MkII tube DAC 2.6 Ferrum Wandla - HR competes w 10k DACs+1.2 HYPSOS power supply 2.7 LAiV Harmony DAC 3.0 Musician Aquarius - sounds like a $5k DAC 4.3 Denafrips Terminat... | |
| Where Do I Go from Here? ...I guess that is just part of the fun. ...or frustration. Agree it's best to demo yourself. OP, I like your list. When I was shopping for speakers, I demoed the AviorII (sounded veiled but of one piece) and Magico A5 (better highs, but se... |