kennyc
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| Is there an 'Audiophile' Reel-to-Reel Machine for Under $1,000? +1 @noromance A decent “working” R2R will cost significantly more | |
| Turntables currently considered top of the range. Do you know what they are ? M Fremer reports that these later turntables beat the Caliburn: SAT XD1 Techdas Airforce Zero OMA K3 A budget choice for top sonics is Esoteric Grandioso T1, wish it was within my budget. Some ~50k choices: CS Port LFT1 Dohman Helix 2 ... | |
| Fine tuning the system. Where do you start and how do you proceed ? One thing nice about Agoners is the support of properly treating rooms as a significant sonic issue. | |
| Devore O/96 with high powered amplifiers What can I expect to hear?....... BOOM!! ;) | |
| I’m considering upgrading my speakers internal wiring Curiosity killed the cat...luckily they have 9 lives. I'd say scratch that curiosity itch - audiophile fun and likely better than a lifetime of wondering. Seems like you can go back to the original wiring if desired. | |
| Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ? $30k table, $15k arm, $25k phono stage @inna I believe you can reach a high quality analog rig for less. Targeting a rig good enough to play top carts but at least cost while minimally sacrificing Sonic quality, I got a used VPI Avenger Rim... | |
| Are Headphones Fit for Serious Music Listening? HeadFi is a valid thriving hobby that many enjoy, but it seems most 2-channel audiophiles don’t have both. This hobby is costly enough without adding another rabbit hole and 2 channel usually sounds better. However, I enjoy both as I like variet... | |
| Has anyone tried these SnugPlugs? Looks okay for an inexpensive fix, but I rather replace the outlet | |
| Who's winning? Winning or losing is NOT = satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Satisfaction is better than dissatisfaction regardless of cost. One can enjoy more than one pair of speakers of non-identical costs. Audiophile vs non-audiophile have different priorit... | |
| Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ? The answer is yes but usually with a highly transparent audio chain. | |
| Best Exercise To Improve Capability Of Handling Heavy Amps I also need to be careful when lifting. Still nursing a torn wrist tendon from lifting a microwave last August. Going to weekly traction treatment for spinal degeneration. I just read about a member using a hydraulic lift. I guessing it’s a hydra... | |
| Soulution 331 vs Gryphon Diablo 333 @jeffreyw - congratulations! You’ve discovered a component that “resonates” with you. Many components sound great, but the ones that pull you in emotionally and are affordable are few. | |
| Soulution 331 vs Gryphon Diablo 333 @jeffreyw - congratulations! You’ve discovered a component that “resonates” with you. Many components sound great, but the ones that pull you in emotionally and are affordable are few. | |
| How often do you upgrade turntable ? Big step. From combo Pro-ject RPM 5 w Sumiko #2 cart to VPI Avenger Rim drive. The Pro-ject was the catalyst to begin building my first bucket list high-end audio system. | |
| "...and I don't take any advertiser money..." Not all “experts” are created equal. Also, there seems to be 3 reasons against negative professional reviews: 1) P reviewers choose interesting components for their audience, usually meaning newer designs with good reputations - so expect reliabil... |