kennyc
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| How to get into high end digital? (Feeding a DAC) @holmzn In high end audio, stand alone DACs typically perform significantly better than a DAC that is bundles with an preamp/amp. You have to go up the $ chain to get a inbuilt DAC to sound as good as a standalone such as a Hegel. Often built-in... | |
| Why the hate for mcintosh amps? There continues to be many McIntosh fans as reflected by the company’s longevity and sales. But there are also a very large number other amplifier manufacturers at all price points with technological advances of their own to choose from. I suspect... | |
| How to get into high end digital? (Feeding a DAC) @holmzIt’s difficult to understand what you are targeting when your OP says “high end digital” (what does this mean to you?) and it appears you have not stated a budget. Generally speaking, digital audio playback requires a server(where music fil... | |
| Constellation Integrated 1.0 Not sure if you’ll find someone who can speak directly about comparing the Luxman to the Constellation, but here is a Constellation review:https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/constellation-inspiration-integrated-10IIRC Constellation Audio st... | |
| What are we going to do about Tele 12AU7 prices Seems like the OP is trying to get 100% performance at 20% price which is usually wishful thinking and which most may find as a useless endeavor. | |
| If there’s an audiophile exit ramp, this ain’t it… @redwoodaudioLike myself you seem to have an addictive personality and triggers can send your mind into too much rumination. Your best bet is to go cold turkey, then figure out how much you’ll like to invest in our hobby. | |
| Biggest "bang for the buck" audio gear you have owned(in your history)? Constellation Inspiration Preamp 1.0 and Stereo 1.0 - TAS 50 Greatest Bargains in High-End AudioNew Lyra Etna cartridge at half price.Used Van Den Hul Grail SB - plays with the big boys | |
| Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics @three_easy_paymentsI just read this statement by a member on another thread and just can't relate to someone who attributes 50% of their wonderful sound to cables You're placing too much emphasis and value on this sample of 1. This post has gon... | |
| What process do you use to purchase cables? My dealer has excellent brands that synergise well. Find a good dealer ; How does one find a good dealer that puts one’s interest over making a sale? During my initial foray into high-end audio, a dealer’s salesman pushed me to nail down a $numbe... | |
| What process do you use to purchase cables? I look for sonic bargains to stretch my purchasing power like Requisite Audio, Triode Labs, Analysis Plus, Fidelium speaker, etc. Currently I have leads on 2 brands of high end audio cables at 70% discount- awaiting funds to purchase.I also look a... | |
| Cable co. is forcing me to rent or buy what they call a Was in same boat. Upgraded modem and router. Had tech difficulties. Purchased another different brand modem but didn’t eliminate the problem. Call cable tech got grief from them because not their modem hardware so will not support. I’m back to squ... | |
| Demos - To Charge a Fee or to Not Charge a Fee? This discussion seems pointless. Sure it may be nice if one can be compensated for their services all the time including carrying inventory to display products, but this ignores the fact that people are also driven to reduce costs to stretch their... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A vs Rogers PA-2 Phono Preamplifier the Herron is problematic to roll for better sound.That’s an odd way of putting it. The Herron comes with such high quality tubes it is hard to find betterAgreed. “Problematic” not the best choice of words as it might suggest a negative.There is a... | |
| Help me decide on first turntable purchase @jmphotographyCheapest- buy and sell used.For new turntable, get the Ultradeck. Bundling with the positively reviewed Ultratracker or better yet the MasterTracker will save you $. Even paired relatively inexpensive phono stage will sonically sou... | |
| Helping a friend build a new system @arafiqAfter purchasing the integrated amp, how much of the budget is available to purchase the speakers?Bookshelf speakers are limited in their low end bass extension. Is your friend aware and/or open to floorstanders? |