kennymacc

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Cardas or Audioquest for this System
@hifi_jed_1986  Wise decision!!!  Happy listening.  
Cardas Clear vs Audioquest Thunderbird SPKR+INT CONN for Pass Labs system with Cornwall IV
I still think my over 15 year old JPS Labs Superconductor 3 speakers cables are some of the best ever, and I'll never give them up.  My audio system only requires one pair of interconnects, which are the absolutely incredible Audioquest Thunderbir... 
Cardas or Audioquest for this System
Audioquest!!!!  
Magnepan 1.7i vs 2.7i?
Hell yeah!!!  I'd move up to the 2.7i speakers in a heartbeat!!!  A few years ago, I owned and loved a pair of .7, then 1.7i speakers, but I always longed for a pair of the larger 3.7i speakers, but I just couldn't swing it because I just didn't h... 
Speaker choice
There's about a million speakers out there that would beautifully meet your needs in today new and used market.  You'll just have to figure this one out for yourself.  Happy listening    
"Best choice" among Hegel 120, Moon 250i and Rotel 1572MKii
Hegel H120!!!!  With the Hegel H120 integrated amp, you'll get it all:  The sound quality is absolutely superb, plus you'll get supreme, superior power and dynamics.  The Hegel H120 is a "Brilliant piece of gear, and a great value as well!!!"   Ha... 
Dealer affiliations and attitudes, assumptions and lack of respectful engagement in audio.
Welcome to today's good ol' U.S. of A!!!!!  
When using a power conditioner, why is it advised to run amps directly to the wall?
My personal experience with power conditioners.  For years and years, I ran all my amplifiers straight into wall outlets (using upgraded audiophile wall outlets).  I plugging my amps straight into the wall outlets, and not into power conditioners,... 
Qobuz vs Airplay
Over the years, I've tried them all and Qobuz turned out to be the absolute best, then Tidal.  I stream all Qobuz, unless an album is only available on Tidal.  If you want the absolute best sound quality that any streaming service has to offer, th... 
Help please! Something amiss with my digital chain
@ale1601:  Yes, if your digital is going to be via streaming your music, then you have to do it right.  My current end-game audio system is a dedicated streaming system, and in over 40 years in the hobby, I’ve never been happier.  As others have r... 
Brain Farts w/ Roon Nucleus
I have a Roon Nucleus Plus with 4 GB.  All I can tell you is, you’re not alone.  Roon does have some annoying little glitches that, because I love Roon’s functionality so very much, they’re something that I have learned to settle in with and live ... 
I own a Hegel H600 - how to upgrade? D50 dac maybe?
@audiocanada Although the DAC sections in most very high-end integrated amps can be very, very good, they seldom are able to out perform outboard, stand-alone high-end DACs.  So I would strongly recommend you explore the possibility of acquiring ... 
Audioquest Blizzard vs Tornado Source for dac ?
I have two Audioquest power cables in my audio system.  On my DAC, I use an Audioquest Firebird (source), which is an end-game PC for my DAC.  Prior to opting for Firebird for my DAC, I tried Tornedo and Hurricane (both source).  In the end, I tra... 
Mono blocks for Revel Salon 1’s recommendation?
In the early 2000's , I owned and absolutely loved a pair of Revel Salon 1 speakers.  At that time, I drove the Salon 1's to phenomenal effect, and I mean "PHENOMENAL" effect, with a Classe CA401 stereo amplifier.  So naturally, I would highly rec... 
🤯 Legacy Audio Calibre XD humming + no low ends & boxy sounding
My question, exactly.  You said you just recently purchased the speakers from a friend.  It would seem that a friend would not have sold you a faulty pair of speakers (hopefully).  Did you get a chance to audition the speakers before purchasing?  ...