kennymacc
Responses from kennymacc
Is it wrong to leave my amplifier on all the time Some say, leave it on. Some say, power it down. Many years ago, I asked myself the same question and needed a definitive answer to the question. So, I asked the experts, the amp manufacturers. I was advised by the manufactures that it was perf... | |
Looking for a streaming DAC around 4k Try one of the Ayre Acoustics streaming DACs, and thank me later!!! Happy listening. | |
Quandary The absolute only way to know and be 100% sure is to hook the amps up to your system and hear it for yourself. There's no other way. Now, how bad do you want it? And how much $$$ are you willing to risk in the process? No one can answer those ... | |
I’m afraid my Audio Aero Capitole mk2 has died Well, when my CD player died a few years back, I scrapped it, purchased an excellent new very high-end streaming DAC, a music server, and never looked back. I haven't spun a CD since. Happy listening. | |
Power cable for AQ Niagara 5000 I use an Audioquest Hurricane high current on my Audioquest Niagara 3000 power conditioner and it seems to be a match made in heaven. As recommended by AQ, I would definitely go with an AQ PC, starting with the Hurricane, which is a no-brainer. | |
RCA to XLR cable question. I would just go with the XLR. You'll feel better, have more peace of mind about your choice, and be more confident that you went with the very best available option in the end. And XLR will sound better, to boot. Happy listening. | |
AC cords for Hegel H390 that do not color sound? I use a JPS Labs Aluminata power cable on my Hegel H590 and it's the most uncolored PC I've used on it yet. Another neutral PC that I would highly recommend would be the Audioquest Firebird (source) power cable, which I use on my DAC. I could s... | |
Audioquest or Nordost for speaker cable You could go either way. They're both excellent brands. Suggestions and recommendations from others to get you started has it's place and can be very helpful, to a certain extent. However, there is just no replacing in-home auditions on your ow... | |
ABX testing with AQ Dragon power cords @classicrockfan Yes, I do have some Audioquest cables in my audio system and I do love them all. However, I have no idea how I could’ve given anyone the impression that I was an AQ dealer. I think you were just being facetious. At any rate, about ... | |
ABX testing with AQ Dragon power cords Very insightful. Why shouldn't you be thoroughly believed. The proof is in the pudding!!! Either there's a discernible difference or there's not. No rocket science involved here. Hopefully, the AQ dealer will give an unbiased assessment, as w... | |
Roon Nucleus Titan Upgrade Offer Not me!!! I'm perfectly happy with and satisfied with my 3 year old Nucleus Plus unit, which I'll be enjoying for years to come. All my high end audio purchases are carefully selected with the intention of me keeping them for the long-haul, and ... | |
My new Borresen X3's No, the answer is to buy something great and just be satisfied with it for many years and stop chasing the next shinny penny that's just around to corner. Happy listening. | |
ifi LAN iSilencer @ boucher, I don’t know about your Auralic Aries Femo with sBooster power supply. I’m sure they’re swell. At least to your ears. Anyway, prior to installing iFi, my source wasn’t inherently noisy or abnormally noisy. However, iFi along with the ot... | |
My new Borresen X3's I’m not a borresen owner or dealer, but I’ve heard the X3 speakers a couple times, and I was absolutely blown away by them each time. And that’s saying a lot for me, an old audiophile who’s heard more than his share of great speakers over the yea... | |
ifi LAN iSilencer @boucher Sorry to hear about your very rare negative experience with the iSilencer. I have three iSilencers in my system to brilliant effect. Happy listening. |