macg19
Responses from macg19
| Aurender Model Choices Cool. As always, everything is room, system and music preference dependent. In my case I have a large open-plan space to fill (no dedicated listening room) so the bigger RELs worked really well for me with the small Harbeth's. | |
| Aurender Model Choices ...or, try the N150 and add a couple of RELs. In a side by side comparison in my home, my 30.2XDs with 2 REL T/9x's stood up very well against my 40.3's on their own. | |
| Turntable Cartridge upgrade question. PS. I have a Black Ice DAC which I'm very happy with, no experience with their phono stages but I'd be tempted to try one if I were you, especially with their 45 day return policy and the direct to consumer model usually means more bang for the bu... | |
| Turntable Cartridge upgrade question. Another vote for the Hana ML I think it is a lot of cart for the money. I've moved on from the Hana (sold it for $700 in a couple of days after 18 mths use) but what has remained constant is the GoldNote PS-10 and PSU-10. I'm using the balanced o... | |
| Signal tube versus power tube, sound impact? Expensive? Maybe, but I’m some cases how would you compare as he likely has inventory that no one else has? I have returned (exchanged) 1 set with no issues. The way I look at it is value for money: good advice, no concerns about fakes or items ... | |
| Signal tube versus power tube, sound impact? Lot's of good suggestions here, although overall maybe a bit confusing/overwhelming (no surprise). Personally I've had good outcomes with the front (small) then back (power) strategy, other than one KT150 based amp as there are no other options b... | |
| Seeking Opinions on Nordost Cables Good question @spenav. 2 posts and 1 reply in 13 months. Don't hold your breath. | |
| Yes, cables do make a difference -- regardless of price... crozbo, this is not a PSA. You chose to sacrifice your annual post on the cable altar and start yet another entirely predictable, contentious and worthless argument. | |
| Volume levels My experience is the opposite. I actually have the volume of the phono stage input on my amp offset -3dB to balance the volume a bit when switching to/from my DAC. So I'd say it's mostly system depend as @mulveling alluded to, but it also depend... | |
| Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough? @westcoastaudiophile I have not. The OP didn't mention he had a "high grade" power cable. No mention of this in the specs either. Is this an optional item? | |
| Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough? As a former naysayer, the answer is probably no. Everything matters. However great quality can be had for a reasonable price and Zavfino is one of many good examples as they sell direct to consumer. Take out the distributor and dealer margin and ... | |
| Cary vs Raven forgot to mention Raven has a 45 day return policy for a reasonable restocking fee | |
| Cary vs Raven I have not owned Cary but I have owned a Raven Osprey and I’m disappointed that I sold it. Long story. The guy who bought it is really happy though. Raven’s are really nice amps and their customer service is top notch - very personal. If you are... | |
| Who out there wants to, or has, validated an amazing cable find? I am sorry if I hurt your feelings Vigo with my experience crawling up from the button where I made nothing to a successful audiophile over the past 20 years. This tells you everything you need to know. | |
| Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert? I’ve had the Hana ML in my system and also have the 40.3’s. What amp are you driving them with? |