kingbarbuda
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| I want a streamer There is a streamer for every budget. You may also decide what you want that streamer to do. Do you want it to be a Roon core or a Roon endpoint? Maybe you don’t care about Roon at all. What about High Res or MQA? Can you control it via an app? Wh... | |
| Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict? Well I agree that if something sounds good then do it and if it sounds bad then don’t do it. Having said that. Now we can just mention the ongoing battle some have about the value of power cords, and conditioners versus stock cables. Ok. I mention... | |
| Ultimate power condotioner I wonder if a similarly good experience would be to get a Tesla Powerwall and have it supply only your listening room. For good measure or if needed you can get a PS Audio Power Plant. The above might be clean power bliss. Yes/No? | |
| Ultrasonic cleaning with kirmuss and loss of high frequency details. I have the CleanerVinyl system. I like it. But if you are worried about high frequency noise from the ultrasonic machine damaging your hearing, then wear closed back headphones while you are near it. I might start doing that. | |
| Axpona reviewers perceptions and reality I agree with the comments about the Magnepan LRS at $650. I heard them. Front row in the small seating area. Yes. Hands down the best bang for the buck. I am not sure they even need a bass panel or subwoofer. I would be interested in what Grant Va... | |
| Chord Qutest - would you buy it again? I own the Chord Qutest, amongst other DACs. I bought it because I was super impressed by it and the Magico speakers I was being demoed. I bought mine on another used equipment site in Mint condition. I plan to use it with my Magico A3s. I like the... | |
| Isoacoustics Gaia II on what type of speaker platform? Yes. I would think with carpet that a spiked footer would be the way to go. I have a pair if Magico A3. They come with stock spikes and pads or you can get Magico’s APods, which are also spiked. But I have hardwood floors and because of where my A... | |
| Turntable Mat question @hifijunky and @technick What is the optimal thickness for a Herbies mat on a VPI Prime Signature turntable? Thanks. | |
| Turntable Mat question @browndt So do you place the LP directly on the metal platter on your Prime Signature? I have a Prime Signature too. Do you use the included record weight? How about an outer ring? | |
| Increasing gain for your vinyl front end when pre-amp doesn't quite have enough juice In my opinion we are trying to out a square peg through a round hole. I would recommend a system turnover which my require obtaining some used equipment here or on the other well known sites to get you speakers and a system that can do the job you... | |
| Turntable Mat question I moved away from a felt mat. Too much static electricity developed and questionable isolation. Now I just use a cork mat with a VPI record weight and Wayne’s outer ring. | |
| Does anyone use wood for vibration control? Wow. What a long thread. Like I mentioned, in part here is my vibration and isolation implementation:VPI feet on my turntable sitting on a 1 3/4 maple board. Vibrapods, of different models, depending on the weight, underneath my components. Gaia I... | |
| What is proper ratio of money spent on amp/preamp/integrated vs speakers? 1:1? Like @pokey77 said it’s about synergy. But yes its also stupid IMO to drive Magicos with a Best Buy receiver per @mjmcubfn. It’s a matter of what budget you have for your system and how can you build it so that it’s all of similar quality so that ... | |
| Difference Between DAC Types Like others have said it is personal choice. But there are things to keep in mind. First is the house sound concept. Most DACs tend to have a house sound. For instance, IMO, Schiit Multibit DACs are very forward and detailed sounding. No roll off.... | |
| What equipment have you bought this year so far ? You really had to ask this question??So approximately since 1/1/19 give or take:Bryston BP173 Preamp Bryston BDA-3 DACBryston 4B3 (2) run as monoblocksMusical Fidelity Nu Vista Vinyl Phono Preamp VPI Prime Signature turntableVPI ADSOrtofon 2M Blac... |