macg19
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| A Skeptics Digital Upgrade Journey @dolfan I highly recommend the PSU-LPS upgrade noted in the OP for the Node if you don’t mind voiding the warranty or are out of warranty. you could use the new PC for the LPS without an adapter | |
| Harbeth C7ESXD tube amp recommendation I've listened to a higher-end ($9K-ish) Jadis and it was impressive. I have Harbeth 30.2XDs paired with 2 REL subs - powered by a Raven Audio Osprey, which is also impressive. Customer service is equally impressive/personal and they offer a 45 d... | |
| Tube or solid state In fact there are very few tube amps of any cost that will outperform a very basic modern transistor amp. Nonsense. I wonder if spaceguitarist is pals with kenjit? The answer to the OP's question must include tubes somewhere in the chain. @fi... | |
| Show off! Vinyl + 1 "Famous Blue Raincoat" Jennifer Warnes (Timpani drums or whatever they are are great in Bird on a Wire) "Breaking Silence" Janis Ian - really well recorded, tons of detail, big sound stage etc.) "Wonderful Sound of Female Vocals" - An... | |
| What is the current retail cost of your reference system? I too thought the percentages were interesting, and I do keep a spreadsheet although I gave up on calculating losses selling gear. I bought everything I have now new. I dont like sharing how much I paid for anything, but I've listed all component... | |
| Small form factor, SS phono preamp recommendation. +1 for the Goldnote PS-10 (and optionally the PSU-10 but that could be added later). Dead quiet, super flexible, looks really cool too. | |
| A Skeptics Digital Upgrade Journey Crap - the ASUS router is adding noise to my analogue chain. A faint, rapid beat, seems like it's in time with the flashing LEDs. It's going back. | |
| A Skeptics Digital Upgrade Journey A few more tweeks... upgraded internet speed from 250 to 500 mbps - this made a noticeable difference on it's own added an ASUS AX5400 router and now run all wifi devices off that, with the Node hardwired into the Cox modem (Broadcom chipset) ... | |
| Stereo image off-center Center for vinyl and Tidal | |
| A Skeptics Digital Upgrade Journey @bikefi10 Thanks for being considerate - no worries. The cart and phono stage may be in need of an upgrade. You could start with something in the range of the Hana ML ($1200) and do the PS later. OR Given you have an older Node, get a better st... | |
| A Skeptics Digital Upgrade Journey @tksteingraber The monosaudio power cord went in today and back out after about 4 hours. It did prove that cables make a difference:) I've ordered the Zavfino Fina OCC for the DAC, 2 week lead time as 1m is custom. I also ordered a Pangea AC 14S... | |
| A Skeptics Digital Upgrade Journey @bikefi10 Good question. I already have a really nice TT/PS/Cart so I was done with analogue upgrades for the foreseeable future, so it was an easy decision for me even without the medical issue. Not sure what your analogue rig is so take this wi... | |
| A Skeptics Digital Upgrade Journey @riccitone Cool, you're welcome, I'm pleased the thread was interesting, thanks also to the other contributors. | |
| For the first time... You don't need 2,000 LPs to invest in vinyl nor do you need a $100K TT to get really good. But digital is a way better value IMO. Yet I have zero regrets with a 1:5 spending ratio on digital vs analogue. | |
| A Skeptics Digital Upgrade Journey @curiousjim I was looking at the ARES. My really positive interaction with Vinshine is what gave me the confidence to buy the LYH PSU. |