kennyc
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| Onzow ZeroDust reportedly leaves a residue I think the common emergent theme here is: don’t JUST use a gel pad dip (whether Onzow, DS Audio, etc I’m not confident you can draw such a conclusion. The sticky formulas are different and the DS Audio ST-50 Stylus Cleaner is a much newer prod... | |
| San Jose CA I'm in San Jose, CA and am interested in hooking up with like minded audiophiles. I already belong to 2 audio clubs: San Francisco Audiophile Society: https://sanfranciscoaudiophilesociety.com/ Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society: https... | |
| Suggestions for high efficiency speakers? @fosolitude Volti Audio high efficiency speakers seems to be relatively transparent/neutral and have garnered very positive reviews: Volti Rival 100dB $11.5k+ | |
| Best light weight full range speaker recommendation. Joseph Audio: PULSAR2 Graphene $9k compact but gives relatively satisfying bass 36lbs each PERSPECTIVE2 Graphene $15k floorstander 85lbs each Lots of positive reviews. | |
| Next upgrade? @sounasega Your amp is your strongest component so no need to change. Your transport is good enough for your current level and for a reasonable DAC upgrade so don't need to replace yet. So it's either speaker upgrade or DAC upgrade. Monitor A... | |
| Audiophile virtues @snilf I’m as "obsessed" with the Quest for the Absolute Sound as anyone else on this site Could be an "addictive" behavior habit pattern. If so, best to take a complete break, then reassess if and how much to re-engage. | |
| Audiophile virtues ...it's better than old and broke... | |
| New cartridge selection: help wanted The Ortofon Cadenza Bronze is a good all rounder often chosen for audio show demos. I read many consider the Kiseki Purple Heart punches significantly above it’s price point | |
| What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey? San Francisco 1960sKFRCKYASeemed not much available good music at the time, didn’t care for the “old stuff” much beyond the 50s. Now I got decades living through music with it’s affect on the culture and me. Also increased musical knowledge and ... | |
| Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system Hegel H590, maybe a bit overkill unless planning for future component upgrades. | |
| Budget High Current Power Cords Also, here is a PC shootout in 2019:https://audiobacon.net/2019/08/17/27-audiophile-power-cables-reviewed/Most of these cables may be priced above your budget, but perhaps used or stretch your budget may be an option. I picked up a few Kimber Pal... | |
| Budget High Current Power Cords Analysis Plus Audience Audio Sensibility Cullen Cable Morrow Audio Requisite Audio http://requisiteaudio.com/studio-cables/Shunyata Triode Wire Labs Underwood HiFi Core PC https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/valiantZavfino or you can ... | |
| Best Speaker Choice for my very "non-audio-friendly" Living Room +1 ohm - great price/performance and it’s omni design would fill the room | |
| Whether to do anything about the limitations of our ears +1 oldhvySeems to pursue what you subjectively favor is better than changing audio parameters then trying to convince yourself it’s a sonic improvement. Sometimes the head should get out of the way of the heart? | |
| Soundsmith Strain Gauge - Thank You! @miller-carbonI’m quite familiar with spiritofmusic who hangs with the top high-end relatively expensive crowd but on a more limited budget. He squeezes the maximum amount of performance from his gear and carefully chooses upgrades that maximizes ... |