kennyc
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| OK - Now What…? @jomonhifiI agree that relative to to your Integrated amp and speakers, your DAC and cables are the weak link in your audio chain. Digital audio and especially DACs are sonically progressing very rapidly. Triode Wire Labs cables have great price/p... | |
| Lack of popularity of Chord??? @jeankuni Just because this forum haven’t mentioned Chord recently doesn’t mean this forum is antiChord. IMHO Chord is commonly known (in audiophile circles) as a high quality DAC company with many positive reviews satisfied and satisfied customer... | |
| Streamer Advice / Recommendation for Denafrips R2R DAC @pmreagan2@soix @jjss49 Took me a moment to process your redirect. If I’m understanding, I should first get the preamp and DAC. Bypass the Denon. Later on, add a streamer. Correct?In case you missed the point I’ll state it clearly- in high end ... | |
| Listening to digital and analog @tomic601and high speed tape Ha- I’m barely surviving building my analog+digital chains. Adding R2R plus tape media would not pass WAF and my bank account. Survival trumps audio bliss. | |
| Listening to digital and analog @rvpianobut does that mean it’s not possible to enjoy digital sound?This is your personal subjective opinion not supported by the robust sales of digital gear, media, and streaming. If you’re asking can one enjoy their digital audio as much as ana... | |
| Next step in Turntable +1 @tablejockeyAssuming $10k budget, Rega P10 plus their tonearm is a great choice. A used VPI like the HW40 or Avenger or the Brinkmann Bardo would also be great options. I purchased a used VPI Avenger rim drive with 2 arms for $8.5k. Hana offers... | |
| Considering a POSSIBLE replacement for speakers. Opinions? @stereoisomerIf you like the Monitor Audio sound, it’s a safe bet to go with a newer/better MA speakers. Your budget can accommodate MA Silver line, but if you’re willing to buy used you can afford the MA Gold300. Above the MA Gold line is the Pla... | |
| Average Price Spent for Speakers $600 Klipsch RP-600M-PB $1.5k KEF LS50 $25k Magico A5 Caveat: I’m not your typical audiophile who upgrades over a long period, I’m working on my bucket list first audiophile analog/digital system hoping to land somewhere mid-fi (for lack of a bett... | |
| Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with +1 OdysseyAlon Wolf of Magico speakers likes and has used Odyssey amps. Magico uses cutting edge technology and are among the best of the very best speakers available today. | |
| High end streamer/server profound choice @jumia - I also came to the same conclusion to simplify rather than have all those boxes and cables. However, I'll still get an audiophile ethernet switch for the sonic uptick. | |
| Mega dollar systems. 200k on up. What are their professions? +1@oldhvymec+1@kingbarbudaWhen I first saw the title of this post I was going to ignore it because I interpreted the meaning as "they" vs the "OP" based on "$" - a case of envy. But curiosity got the better of me.@oldhvymec reminded me to tighten... | |
| A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport @amorstereoThanks for your post. I’m still on the fence about adding a transport to my almost finished bucket list mid-fi analog+digital system - only need speakers and cables. | |
| What do $2500 speaker cables sound like? @jumiaTo me its all sooo convuludedYes, it is, but it can be figured out with a bit of research.If you post your cable budget and/or your audio components, you’ll receive many suggestions that will help narrow your search.A good place to start und... | |
| Best Digital Interface I suspect that "Best Digital Interface" and "Best Digital Performance" are apples to oranges. While we can compare which digital interface is theoretically better, it's the execution in the component that sonically matters. For instance, for som... | |
| MSRP, diferentiation and the illusion of value @glupsonDoesn’t it seem that Tekton owners often feel someone is after them, or their speakers? What is up with that? Any mention of Tekton and it flares up.It’s probably because of many posts from particular forum member whose speaker suggestion ... |