kerrybh
Responses from kerrybh
| Room setting: new amp or new speakers? I agree that speakers should come first and it is essential that you get them properly placed, hopefully in a properly treated room. I would then consider a preamp or if you’re inclined towards an integrated that would be next. I like separates, p... | |
| The end of physical media is neigh I doubt vinyl will go away, at least until all of us who grew up on it check out. I stream most of the time because of convenience and the endless variety at your fingertips. For me, maybe not for you, streaming doesn’t bring the same relationshi... | |
| Starting my showroom again I’m in Nashville a lot and would love to see another high-end store in that area. With that said, it’s obviously a big risk and you better have substantial financial reserves to get through the startup cost and the first year or two. I don’t think... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? You might think about which musical instruments you are generally drawn to and go from there. for example, if you really like guitar, try Grant Green. if you really like saxophone, try Ben Webster if you really like piano try nat “King” Cole ... | |
| Doozy of an amp question I can’t answer your question directly and admittedly have not heard the Macintosh amp. I have heard the simaudio. I’ve also owned a couple of SimAudio products and I found them to be very well built, reliable, and competent. I can appreciate th... | |
| Top 10 Live Albums Leonard Cohen live in London Ella Fitzgerald live in Berlin Johnny Cash at Folsom prison | |
| DAC for Aurender N200 Everyone likes something different, of course, and most people recommend what they have. I have the DCS Bartok And it is not at all analytical to my hearing. But I will say the upgrade to the Apex version is a substantial improvement in sound qual... | |
| How do you pick your gear? Tips and insights are welcome. I have a dealer that I trust which is a big help. I read reviews, watch videos and read forums like this, which helps to get an idea of the list of equipment to try to hear. Ultimately, nothing replaces hearing the component, preferably in your ow... | |
| Bose buys McIntosh Far too early to know how this will play out and after all, Mr. serblin was Sonus Faber and he’s been out for many years. we don’t know anything about this deal, whether it is dilutive or accretive, or what redundancies can be eliminated without h... | |
| Help me find my ideal Stereo Integrated Amp Agree that the NAD is the only one that I know of the answers OP’s question separates are obviously a possibility under many circumstances, but there are reasons why people may not choose separates | |
| If you haven't yet discovered Rosie Flores..... Rosie is superb and she’s been great for a long time. Simple case of the blues is a wonderful album | |
| Streamer recommendations I own a DCS Bartok apex and have been very satisfied with the purchase. In my system to my ears, it is rock solid reliable and delivers a sound that is detailed and musical- the opposite of clinical. I’ve owned mine for a few years and there have... | |
| Any decent hifi shops around Columbus OH? I have bought a lot of stuff, speakers, preamp, amp, dac, From Hanson Audio in Cincinnati and I know there is a store in Dayton. i’ve been very happy with my buying experience on each occasion and recommend Hanson Audio very highly | |
| Experience with Simaudio Moon North amps I will and I hope to hear the 861. I had a simaudio 390 in my system for a long time and currently use a simaudio phono stage. Simaudio builds good, high quality stuff. I’m a fan | |
| Qobuz and Tidal comparison I have both. As others have said, to my ears there is no across-the-board correct answer some tracks sound better on tidal and some better on qobuz i generally prefer Qobuz but honestly the difference when comparing tracks is very slight to m... |