kennyc
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| Grado Epoch 3 This thread is giving me the Grado Epoch 3 itch. But still have to optimize my digital/ethernet chain, upgrade my ETNA to the SL Lambda, and try a DAVA cartridge system. I have a VDH Grail SB current phono stage but am wondering about the sonics... | |
| Boressen speakers I heard Borresen stand mounts at AXPONA 2022. I was amazed how full satisfying bass and room filling they sounded. They sounded excellent. | |
| How does one pick in this situation? @labguy sorry, no shortcuts. Bottom line - we can’t tell you what you’ll like. Best we can do is tell you what we like or retell what others like, only you can determine your preferences. 1) Ideally it’s best to test the component in your own sy... | |
| AES/EBU cable shootout Which model Ansuz and what did you compare it to? | |
| There's No Question Nothing touches them for the $$ invested, +1 heard a pair of Tektons at an audio show. They sounded full, clear, with satisfying reach and definition to the frequency extremes. Sonics that punch way above their price point. | |
| There's No Question What's bigger than a cow? | |
| New to Preamp - Preamp suggestion around 10k +1 Backert Labs Rhythm 1.3 linestage tube preamplifier | |
| Top two most important sound qualities tonality + transparency | |
| Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component? .... just trying to explore the myriad of routes we will go down to enjoy the music Everybody's budgeting is different, doubtful if learning other routes matter for your decision process. Some budgets are fixed while others can be flexible whi... | |
| FAVORITE POWER CABLE under $100 (1M) +1 Audience Forte - a few very positive reviews @soix - Cullen cable - fantastic referral Like many have alluded to, I’m not confident that the $100 budget is high enough to get you a satisfactory sonic uptick improvement. One can easily expect ... | |
| the big one: how do you choose speakers? By what features, data? what would make you stretch your budget? rationalization. Trying to convince myself that when it come to high end audio components regular thoughtful purchasing habits go out the window, then some sort of cost/benefit heavily swayed by fascina... | |
| Meitner MA-3 vs Lampizator Baltic 4 There are significant changes between the Baltic 3 vs the Baltic 4 including trickle down new tech engine and different tubes. It was on my short list until I snagged a fantastic sonic deal in the Linn DSM/2 with upgraded Organik DAC card - sonic... | |
| Why do almost all women today hate home audio? There are a LOT more entertainment options/distractions now than before. Now you many are plugged in online like social media, videos, news, info, shopping/ordering games, gaming, emails, etc. | |
| notable consolidation possibility, should I or not? Finding an integrated with a great sounding DAC is very rare- usually available in more pricier brands/models such as the Aesthetic Mimas with the optional DAC card which got a great reviews. This integrated is a very high value offering from an e... | |
| Tim Bachman of BTO passed at 71 Hope he was done “Taking care of business” :) |