kennyc
Responses from kennyc
| Recommendations on integrated amps In addition to a DAC, does the OP have a streamer to stream Tidal? I’m guessing his home setup is using a PC/laptop | |
| Why do we demand so much from our systems? Sometimes a major part of this hobby is exploring. Since our hobby is niche high-end it can be costly. Contentment vs Curiosity - we are all different | |
| What’s the best DAC < 6k (system specific) Best price/performance DACs in your price range: T+A 200 Lampizator Baltic 4 | |
| Does a turntable mat make any difference? Yes. I’m considering 2 mats: 0.65 Stein Music Pi Carbon Signature Record Mat 0.4 Mat Chakra here | |
| Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert? Dynavector is known for their “energetic” presentation which may suit the OP’s sonic preferences. | |
| Need a big favor picking a preamp One of the seemingly best preamps is the Gryphon Audio Commander - Stereophile review here, TAS review here If budget wasn’t a concern, the Gryphon Commanded+APEX combo would be my end game choice. | |
| can subwoofers make things worse? I've already accepted that I have to budget for 2 subwoofers of high articulation. But beyond 2 subs, seems the improvements is not worth the additional cost. How much improvement can one expect for each additional sub added? | |
| Need a big favor picking a preamp @davetheoilguy Congrats on your Esoteric E-02 phonostage purchase. Reviews says it's sonics punches significantly above it's price point. +1 Backert Labs | |
| Speaker Pairing - First Watt F8 +1 Volti Razz. Sounded dynamic and transparent at 2 different audio shows. | |
| Efficient speakers -- What was your journey from A to B to ? Volti Rival for it’s high efficiency 100db to try out flea watt amps for it’s neutral linearity | |
| Floor to Bookshelf Dynaudio Evoke 20 Bookshelf Speakers - Black, Pair open box at $2,039.15 You Save $359.85 (15%) Condition *New Open Box here | |
| My speaker upgrade journey - and a few questions …bargain/cheap/value oriented audiophile… @jcs01 Better speakers often use more expensive parts and costlier construction. Even buying used would only drive the price down to a certain point. Often, high-end components have a similar sonic ... | |
| What to do with a large collection @rvpiano Great thread, thanks. I originally planned to rip then store my CDs (because of copywrite infringement), but: I’m trying to declutter, ran out of room When I pass, hopefully in the far future, the CDs will go out into the world any... | |
| MoFi lawsuit @dwette A statement is not automatically false without backup, or is this logic over your head? | |
| MoFi lawsuit @dwette after the MoFi debacle, I read it somewhere awhile ago possibly from MoFi’s rebuttal statement. I’m too lazy the dig into the process for your satisfaction. It’s enough for me that MoFi sold me a superior sonic product which is my main int... |