lalitk
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| In house for review: AricAudio's Super 300B SET amplifier & Western Electric 300B tubes I’ve got one of Aric’s Super 300B amp that I’m willing to part with (I have since switched to SS Integrated). Aric did a fabulous job of building this custom 300B amp that consist of two mono’s chassis and a separate power supply. PM me if anyone ... | |
| Is it worth it to add a music server just for FLAC files? ^^^DSP is a compensatory tool for less than optimal audio systems and for rooms without proper acoustic treatments :-)Any use of electronic manipulation or artificial correction of the original signal at first may sound easier on your ears but ult... | |
| Is it worth it to add a music server just for FLAC files? “What would a music/network server add in my situation?”A streamer with an internal storage like Aurender N100 going to offer better sound fidelity and excellent user experience (interface) in accessing your rips and Qobuz / Tidal streaming via it... | |
| Audio PC “USB over I2S is in many ways better than any other digital connection for reproducing music at home”It appears you have no direct experience with I²S yet otherwise you wouldn’t have made the above statement. I am not saying USB sucks but once you... | |
| Helping a friend build a new system ^^^My Money is on Harbeth M301 or P3ESR. If you buy new Fritz and don’t end up liking them, you will take a 30%-40% depreciation whereas one should recoup close to 90% to 95% of what you paid for used Harbeth M301 or P3ESR. | |
| This Whole AC noise thing...SOLUTION! An isolation transformer will solve most of your AC noise problems. Check out the EQUI=CORE, https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/equicoreAlternatively for off the grid solution, look into S2500 or S5000https://stromtank.us | |
| Streamer vs. new mac mini for 2 channel system “I use this Empirical Audio Off-Ramp 5 between my laptop and DAC. It does exactly what you’re looking for. Substantial improvement - especially, with an aftermarket LPS”. +1, @ghdprentice. Using a Laptop or Mac for streaming is equivalent to liste... | |
| What audio expos are worth going to? In my opinion, following are the biggest audio shows in terms of participation, North America - AXPONA & RMAFEurope - High End Munich | |
| Helping a friend build a new system @arafiq, I would recommend a pairing of Harbeth’s with Leben Integrated (CS300X). Since you are intimately familiar with Harbeth’s, there are quite a few models available under $4K. The Leben often shows up used, this combo should set be around $7... | |
| High Quality dac with network streamer saves $1,000s “I like the Cary sound”Nothing wrong with that, enjoy! | |
| High Quality dac with network streamer saves $1,000s “When describing the Cary house sound, think analog with slam”LOL!! | |
| Digital upgrade: new disc player or better streamer? @bobbydd,In my opinion, 50 odd SACD’s doesn’t quite warrant a new SACD player and most of your CD collection is probably available on Streaming. I would invest $4K in a better streamer / DAC like Lumin and find a way to rip your entire collection.... | |
| IEC connector with fuse and switch @jw944ts,I have reviewed the back of the amp, it appears the fuse holder *IS* on the rear of the chassis, between the IEC inlet and the on/off power switch. The trick to removing the fuse holder is to use a small flat head screwdriver to pry open ... | |
| IEC connector with fuse and switch “if the iec input is oriented so that the center contact is below the contacts on the left and right, then the hot is on the right side, and the arrow should point to the left”@jw944ts, Going by the advise from TweekGeek, you would insert the QSA ... | |
| High Quality dac with network streamer saves $1,000s @grannyring,I am now using a full digital suite of Merging Technologies. My digital front end comprises a +player, +power and +clock modules. For starters, the +player is a DAC and Roon core integrated into one box. In direct comparison with Auren... |