kennyc
Responses from kennyc
| Building a second, vinyl focused system. Speaker advice needed! (<$10k) @primarist The lower the wattage, the higher speaker sensitivity required. My 100db speaker can barely run 2 watt SET amps. What’s the lowest tube amp wattage? | |
| Is it possible to find a good DAC for under $50, 000? …. is a point at which sensible effects cannot be discerned. At that point, it becomes either an exercise in confirmation bias and/or faith. I disagree, typically those who purchase costly gear usually have a matching costly audio chain with no... | |
| Revel F36 or Dali Oberon 7 Enjoy the journey, the end aka musical engagement is well worth it. | |
| Develop a hierarchy for phono playback Nice try, @billstevenson , but not practical or likely applicable. Most purchases are budget limited, so trade offs until deep enough pockets to optimize individual components. For instance, a quality tonearm may be similar in cost to an entry l... | |
| Boulder 866—Why Did You Sell? One and done usually doesn’t reflect audiophile habits especially looking for greener pastures. While the 866 is a fine sounding product at its price point, it’s located at the bottom rung of Boulder offerings- so seems many levels of improvement... | |
| Best Holographic Speakers ~$7k per pair @julesg13th ”Holographic” is often associated with tube warmth, rather “3d soundstage” is what is what you are referring to. For great 3d soundstage and top to deep bottom musicality, I suggest GoldenEar Triton. Plenty of positive reviews, es... | |
| Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget @twangy57 In YELP: Chicago, Il query "High End audio stores" gives a list of stores to check out locally. Go to each store's website to see brands carried to match your interest, then go and demo the brand/speakers. Bring your own music (CDs?)... | |
| Cryo treatment? To do a direct comparison, you’ll need 2 identical cables but with only one will have Cryo treatment- doubtful if manufacturers will offer both PLUS someone willing to buy both to test. | |
| Listening Room or Components or my ears? Room treatments- Don’t overdo it | |
| Chronos tweak at Axpona I couldn’t hear the difference, then again I’m not claiming golden ears. | |
| Your Favorite Room at AXPONA 2025? In order to catch seminars and all the rooms, my sit down listen to music time was very limited. I don’t have a favorite room, but there were many excellent sounding systems including Pearl Acoustics- sounded excellent and the price is reasonable... | |
| Integrated Amp Pairing for Harbeth 30.2 Hegel+Harbeth is known as an ideal musical combo. If I need a 3rd system, the Hegel H400 + Harbeth M30.2 XD would be on my short list | |
| Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget Maybe new Fyne F501 or F502 new including shipping on eBay. If you want a highly efficient speaker, a used Volti Razz is an excellent choice with many very favorable reviews. | |
| It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You? @treitz3 - thanks for introducing WBF Steve to this cable who’s review indicated it on par with Masterbuilt cables convinced me it was a sonic bargain. I purchased 2 PC and saved even more with their AXPONA discount. I love the fact it’s made wi... | |
| System advice Lampi + Emerald - excellent choices! Enjoy! Good luck on your pre+amp search. Thanks for sharing. |