kennyc
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| Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there? preamps w positive reviews: 3.1 Icon Audio LA4 MkIII SIGNATURE LINE PREAMP- D.O. -4.0 Rotel Michi P5 (to match their amps, DAC also good) 4.0 Supratek, 5.3 Audible Illusions L3B 5.4 First Sound Presence Deluxe MkIII-SI- Special Edition 7.2 Co... | |
| Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm Whatever happened to the Viv Rigid Float CB (carbon fiber) tonearm? https://ds-exports.biz/rigid-float-tone-arm/ | |
| I Was Stunned It’s not uncommon for wood shelves/racks to change the components micro vibrations which results in better performance. | |
| Best sounding FM table radio ever made... FM Radio Shootout: https://www.fmtunerinfo.com/shootouts.html I picked up a Kenwood L-02T - described as "Most natural sound, good bass. Pinpoint imaging. Lifelike, three-dimensional sound" | |
| Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there? I was thinking used, or are you considering for new gear only? | |
| Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there? +1 Aesthetix Calypso I know it has a very positive reputation, that’s why their Aesthetix Mimas integrated was on my short list until I blew up my budget. | |
| Where do you stop? @mrskeptic read the Iconoclast cables white papers based on science- it’s not simply the type and quality of the conducting materials. | |
| Where do you stop? Makes me wonder how much is attributable to the silver vs the quality difference between the old and new cables. | |
| Need help! First step into high end audio +1 @soix | |
| Proof of improvements in audio system sound quality.... @digitalviper My first foray into a high end audio store introduced me to GoldenEar speakers and Parasound electronics. It sounded great and introduced me to 3D soundstaging. The second audio store the salesman pushed for a budget, so when I re... | |
| Reel to Reel Machine for 15 ips playback Thanks. I’m a big fan of low maintenance so I’ll save for better units. | |
| Reel to Reel Machine for 15 ips playback @chauncy This is a great thread, thanks for starting it @mikelavigne thanks for sharing, especially the $ range for top units- nice to know target amounts Prior to this thread, evaluating R2R components seemed confusing. There are very few choic... | |
| Analyzing DACs @teedee One might assume that the simplest audio chain is sonically best, but my online empirical research shows a mixed bag - sometimes the sonics sound better with a preamplifier in the chain. Some surmise the preamp may somehow be conditioning... | |
| Tough amp decision McIntosh Have a unique sound and look that some prefer, but it seemingly doesn’t compete well with top rated brand/models. An integrated saves $ on casework and cables, but is less flexible for future upgrades. Generally speaking, tube gear has ... | |
| Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm There seems to be any logical arguments why the ViV shouldn’t sound good. Mostly/all from those who have not tried it or even heard it. On the other hand, there’s a lot of very positive empirical reports from actual users. I’ll likely purchase a ... |