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| Benchmark DAC3 / AHD2 Combo (with a Goldenear Triton Reference chaser) Its hard to beat Benchmark for no-nonsense sound quality.Those who I have read reporting on the pre-amp says using it takes the setup to another level than using pre-amp functionality in the Benchmark DAC. Two very good choices though!They strive ... | |
| NOS Tubes - Ecstasy or Agony How do you or even a seller know a tube labeled NOS has never been used? No telling where they have been. Literally. They are old so they’ve been around...It’s still old even if never used. Old tubes today may not last as long as when they were ne... | |
| NOS Tubes - Ecstasy or Agony Because they are all old, not new at all. Granted some are still in like new condition, maybe never used, hopefully at least tested.They don’t call a used car in good condition NOS. IT’s just used....and sometimes also very old.Marketing genius. J... | |
| The Weekend My daughter was meh on The Weekend as well. She considers Michael Jackson’s appearance before her time back in early 90’s the one to beat.I think I recognized some tunes I have heard before there underneath all the production and glitz but not eno... | |
| NOS Tubes - Ecstasy or Agony Hats off to the Marketing genius who came up with the term "New Old Stock". Well done! | |
| Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so Hey if you have ls 50 metas and a sub, you are good to go for most normal and safe SPLs at least up to 90db or so.I use the 500w/ch BEl Canto monoblocks with mine, but I do not feel need to go super loud, seldom above 90db, and the Bel Cantos neve... | |
| Canine Listeners? Thanks. He was a very good and very smart dog. Scary smart! My wife and daughter miss him most. She is a tough judge but refers to him as the perfect dog and hard to argue with that. If one can get their dog to listen to music on their hifi with t... | |
| Canine Listeners? So we had to put down our Jack a couple months back. He was 16 years old and we finally did it only once he was basically out of it totally and not interested in even eating anymore.He stopped showing interest in the music around the same time as ... | |
| Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so I also do like the Linear Tube Audio integrated amps on the tube side but your speaker choices will be more limited there.Personally, I am a speakers first kind of guy whenever possible. Get the speakers that will serve you well in your room. Cons... | |
| Power Cord Order of importance In general, a good quality shielded cord is a good pick for digital source components. For power amps, it’s current delivery capability that might make a difference. Otherwise, it’s much harder to predict results with any particular cord. May be l... | |
| Are the new Ohm Walsh speakers Audiophile quality? I run my ohm100s (8”driver in refurbed Walsh 2 cabinets) off 60 w/ch 8 ohm Bel Canto c5i. Drives them to modest listening volume on a large family room up to upper 80s db which is a decent and safe volume but you probably need more to go louder. S... | |
| Canine Listeners? My Jack Russell listened attentively for long periods of time, his ears twitching to the music. He loved my Ohms in particular. | |
| Power Cord Order of importance Dac just make sure it’s shielded. No need to spend a fortune. | |
| Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ? “Better” is a totally subjective measure so be careful. What about D’Agustino sound better than others? What others have you compared them to and how? | |
| Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so Would add that many options for $7500. How much it actually costs will mostly depend on features and power requirements. If no brainer means going as loud and clear as you want with any speaker, for me that means 200w/ch or more. If you can live w... |