kennyc
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| Best Audiophile desktop for under $2500? Wouldn’t the OP be better served with a server/streamer than a noisy PC? Is the DAC the Oppo 205? | |
| Where to go next with the turntable The new MoFi MasterDeck turntable here seems to be a sonic bargain, the optional cartridge upgrade seems like a bargain as well. | |
| I want to replace the router/modem Comcast with a high quality for streaming I've been curious about the Synergistic Research Network Router UEF here. Although it's nice to have more options sometimes this hobby uncomfortably tugs at the wallet | |
| Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ I never go into the woods without my Ethernet filter…period! Some woods may require something with a bit more power, velocity, and range. Accuracy is often crucial :) | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? @jdavis234 are you looking for standmounts or floorstander speakers? | |
| What makes One Music Server Sound Better than Another? @mitch2 I agree with your conclusions. Trying to understand the “why” is elusive. Many manufacturers design improvements then listen and maybe adjust designs before being to market. It’s not that they have a specific sonic that they try to match... | |
| Time, Wear, and Technological Evolution OP - congratulations on finding a satisfying sound. Enjoy. | |
| Volti Audio owners, is the fire still there? I own the 100db Volti Rival for my foray into tube magic starting with a 300b amp. I also plan to try a 45 SET amp in which Greg says should work okay (speaker is efficient enough). I also run a second system with 89db speakers and SS electronics. | |
| SUT experience I have the VDH Grail SB “current” phono preamp, so trying out a SUT would require an “voltage” phono preamp. I have a few Ortofon SPUs and 2 Koetsu carts- was wondering if I should try SUTs - what’s the sonic benefit? | |
| What makes One Music Server Sound Better than Another? Although servers can be personal computer based, “audiophile” servers are designed differently with different parts. Since it’s generally accepted that different parts (resistors, capacitors, transformers, power supplies, etc) can sound different,... | |
| Jim Winey (Magnepan) has passed away. It’s always special when hearts are touched by music. Gratitude from many, thanks and R.I.P. | |
| Power cable dilemma ALL I ASKED WAS EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE THAT POWER CORD TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE A QUANTUM LEAP IN THE LAST 5 YEARS. @jrimer seems you heard this statement (opinion) from one source and then asking us is he/she correct? It’s simply an unsupported opini... | |
| Assistance in selecting new speakers… @johnmcnaughton Are you asking for matching surround speaker brands? | |
| how to transfer vinyl to digital ADC list: 1.5 Lake People ADC RS 04 Analog Digital Converter 4.0 Prism SoundTitan 8.0 QES Labs – PAD-2 8.6 emm labs adc8 mk iv ? ACOUSENCE system 193 | |
| Integrated amp w/decent headphone out under $5k +1 Linear Tube Audio Z10e - I planned to use it on both headphones and my 100db efficient speakers |