knghifi
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| PS AUDIO PERFECT WAVE MKII 01-16-15: Aolmrd1241Knghifi, according to Ted Smith of PS Audio,it does not matter where the volume level is,the DS will not lose any bits digitally.From PS Audio forums. Ted Smith quote below...The DS doesn't loose bits digitally no matter what t... | |
| Service from Audio Research Audio Research was bankrupt and was sold to the Fine Sounds Group. Bill Johnsons goal was always to keep parts available no matter when their amps were designed, but due to the fact Bill Johnson is no longer there and they were also in heay debut ... | |
| PS AUDIO PERFECT WAVE MKII Also if you are using a preamp, turn volume on the DAC to 100% for best results. Volume control is in digital domain so truncating bits if not 100% | |
| PS AUDIO PERFECT WAVE MKII It all depends on your preamp, system synergy and personal taste. Personally I much prefer with my VAC SigMKIIa pre in the chain when I had a PWDMKII. My brother has a DirectStream and is using his McIntosh preamp in the chain. | |
| audio research REF 150 01-03-15: Adg243I bought ref150 2 weeks ago and at 38 tube hours could not be happier. And many people are saying it will get better at 600 hours ! Boy oh boyCongratulations! I have 330 hours on my Ref250 and it sounds excellent. What color is the... | |
| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers Wig, is it possible you got one bad tube? My experience with Reissued GL KT88 is not good. Had several failed after ~200 hours and took out bias resistors. | |
| Audio Research GS150 Musings 01-03-15: Gpgr4bluI'm a huge ARC fan as well. Hopefully, they make it right over time. Get back to superior engineering at a reasonable price.ARC IS producing superior engineering at a reasonable price.If ARC has decided to make its products look ... | |
| Does the Transport make a significant difference 12-30-14: Ricred1I hate this hobby:)! I disconnected my Parasound JC2 and went from the PS Audio Directstream strait into the Parasound A21 amp via balanced cables and it sounds slightly better direct! I tried direct with the PS Audio Perfectwave ... | |
| VTL 7.5iii Tubes A friend found Cifte 12AU7 worked best in his VTL 7.5III. My favorite 12xxx is Telefunken ribbed plates. If you have BIG budget, roll Telefunken ecc802s. ~$950 for MP from REPUTABLE dealers.Ultimately you have to roll and decide for yourself. | |
| ARC Quality Issues Ref75 Ref5SE Ref10 Nice motors but the rest is of questionable design build quality.I've own many high quality components and find ARC has one of the BEST build quality plus EXCELLENT service.You guys pretty much confirm what I've always suspected, a newreference ev... | |
| SONIC FRONTIERS LINE 3...TUBES & CAPS upgrade I don't understand why you would buy a cheaper product that sounds bad, spend more money on it and hope that will fix the problem.The problem is his experience is with a half functional unit. Who knows, he might like it if 100% | |
| SONIC FRONTIERS LINE 3...TUBES & CAPS upgrade I had a SF Line 3 with SE+ mod by Chris Johnson and NOS Amperex, Philip Holland, Tele ... and it CANNOT compete with current offerings. It's like comparing little to major leagues. It was replaced with a VAC SigMKIIa and never looked back. If I we... | |
| Bryston 28bsst2 worthy upgrade from a krell fpb70? I am using a magnepan mg 20.7, i was wondering if the bryston 28bsst2 is in the same league or better than my older krell fpb700?That's the question for you to answer.IMO, I much prefer modern day SS sound. More open, less dark, less grain ... I'm... | |
| Need software for Slim Devices Transporter With Transporter, you're not limited to LMS but can also run JRiver, Mimiserver, elyric ... When I was using DLNA, found LMS had best SQ. | |
| ILLusion Liquid Air Umbilical for Modwright units I have extra Philips 5R4GYS, shoot me a PM if interested.Wig, Interested in an even trade for a 1950's NOS Sylvania Black Plate 5U4G bought from Brent Jesse? It has ~50 hours MAX.Like you, I like to roll different tubes. |