kennyc
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| What’s your latest high-end audio purchase? Volti Rival 100db speakers - seemed like the best choice for uncolored/neutral speakers for my new foray into flea watt amps. Unfortunately, the price recently jumped by 60% likely due to supply chain issues and inflation - I was extremely disappo... | |
| Preamp suggestion for Coincedent M300B Frankenstein mk2 I'm feeling the pull of obtaining the Coincident Statement line stage...there goes my budget...what else is new. I'm also find their Coincident Statement Phono Preamplifier appealing. | |
| Preamp suggestion for Coincedent M300B Frankenstein mk2 Better means strictly better sonic performance rather than features, a clear sonic uptick that’s obviously notable. If it’s slight barely able to tell better then it’s not worth the change. I’m mainly checking if my Constellation SS preamp is a go... | |
| Preamp suggestion for Coincedent M300B Frankenstein mk2 If there is a better option than than my Constellation SS preamp, budget is $4-5k usd new or used. | |
| Most Extensive State-of-the-Art DAC Survey Ever! @ronres Thanks for sharing the video. Along with other audio components. I also have been tracking what is the best DACs available, then trying to get the best options within my budget. The seemingly top DACs are in the +$100k mark (MSB, Arie... | |
| One turntable with two arms, or two turntables with one each - which would you prefer? 1 table multiple arms. That’s why I own a VPI Avenger. I have not developed the “own multiple turntable types” bug yet. Prefer less phono boxes so less cables - I have a Grail SB. | |
| I have seen a lot of ideas concerning Cable lifters I’ll probably bite the bullet and go with Furutech lifters as reviews/reports are fairly consistent in changes/improvements. | |
| Rant against the industry with hopes for discussion on positive change When it comes to people, both individuals and groups, change is inevitable especially human preferences. One could try to stop, reverse, or slow change, but this often entails a significant amount of time, energy, and resources both individually a... | |
| Recommendations please! A used Aesthetix Calypso $2.9k: https://www.highperformancestereo.com/preamplifiers-surround/aesthetix-calypso-preamplifier-with-bryston-unopened-new-bda3-latest-to-be-taken-in-trade.html no affiliation, but read good things about the Calypso. | |
| Looking for Speaker Recommendations @wast314 You have a list of excellent speakers at their price points, and I'll +1 for both Rockport and Joseph Audio. Beryllium tweeters, like in the Focal, are often reported sounding bright. The B&W 800s tweeters also have a couple of St... | |
| Warming up digital in my setup @martinman Seems you’ve accepted that your DAC should be replaced. If so, stating your budget would help us narrow down DAC options | |
| Wendell Diller: "You don't wanna put a subwoofer with a Magneplanar; it doesn't work." I would expect WD’s woofer/subwoofer integration to be much better than the many trials of past integrations. Looking forward to a demo. | |
| What's the 911 on re-tips? @lokie - have you tried looking for damaged cartridges to see what’s available yet? | |
| Where to go from here? Streamer: Innuos Zen and Zenith very popular/safe option. | |
| Cables recommendation Iconoclast- designed independently by experienced Belden engineer and construction and science are explained on their website (see white papers)- you know what you’re getting and why the cost Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables are thought to be ... |