kennyc
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| "Diminishing Returns" , I just don’t have a desire to spend more Glad you reached a level of contentment, much easier on the mind and pocketbook. I just saw a review for the Hegel H600 which also has an updated DAC card. If you someday get the itch then perhaps a ... | |
| ???Modern Speakers???Life Expectancy??? Yes- we expect your speakers to last with no problems No- I haven’t heard nor seen any speaker longevity products and/or tweaks. People usually replace the speaker, a few repair them. Wishing you the very best for your health- hope it turns for... | |
| Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw? Having a receipt after a significant cc charge should be expected, not sure if email confirmation is the same. Glad it worked out Long lead times were common from Covid supply chain problems. Many manufacturers were affected. Long lead times. Pro... | |
| Dealers with excellent listening rooms? Seems mostly like east coast suggestions. Bummer, I’m on the west coast. I’ve demoed brick and mortar shops in the SF Bay Area, the LA area, and at several audio shows. I have also been to the Magico factory demo. I’m curious if I’ve missed anyt... | |
| She loves me she loves me not! It’s your speakers so the risk is yours. We can’t determine your “carefulness” as we are all different We can’t determine the “impact” (emotional, financial, replacement) on you if damaged We can only tell you what we would do aka our own r... | |
| Is my amp good enough? Ummm, not to spend additional so soon, but maybe demo some amps at the dealer with the same MA Gold speakers. You don’t have to buy “now” but can gather info of your next amp upgrade. If you find an amp you like maybe later buy used to save some $. | |
| Is my amp good enough? OP congrats on your decision. Frankly I’d expect a significant sonic uptick after 20yrs and moving up the product line and Monitor Audio’s innovation reputation with very positive reviews. Now that your speakers are sorted out there’s more sonic ... | |
| Help me spend $100,000 on a new system @skyscraper The obvious component update would be your speakers. What’s your room size? - want to make sure you choose the right size speaker. When choosing my first high-end system, After deep research, I demoed to the best speakers I could fi... | |
| 20 year old solid state technology..... 20yrs ago +18yrs - this is an old 2005 thread | |
| Ideas for Pre/Power $9000? @lfromsalem Check out the Paradigm Founders speakers, then report back your findings/preferences. This would help us to narrow down other choices. The Paradigm Founders got great reviews, seemingly a high value choice. A used Hegel H360/H390 wi... | |
| Choosing new cables The MIT REV competes with their more expensive lines, a possible bargain Siltech Classic Legend - extremely transparent, I purchased 880 XLR interconnects. HiFiPlus review here, Part-Time Audiophile review here Hijiri - after reviewing this Hiji... | |
| Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ? The OP is arguing why "his" tube preference is not universal aka why doesn't the world have the same preferences as he does? Answer - because we are not him. | |
| XLR recomendation Siltech Classic Legend - Reviews indicate clear transparency. I purchased the 880 XLRs. Iconoclast Be careful buying used - avoiding fake knockoffs. | |
| Another Golden Ear test. An audiophile safecracker? Seems mixing a hobby with...another hobby? | |
| Old records. Maybe for worn records get a different (modern?) stylus profile to reach non-worn parts of the vinyl. |