mapman
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| KEF LS50 Meta and 40-ish WPC Tube Amps I have metas but no, not used a tube amp with those or prior ls50s.I did use a highly regarded 180w/ch zero feedback SS amp (higher output impedance like a tube amp) with ls 50s the first time I ever heard them when another Agoner brought a pair o... | |
| Please Educate Me Music is analog consisting of sound waves. Amplifiers and speakers also operate in the analog domain using electric signals that vary in intensity over time....not just two values strung together to create other values which is what happens in dig... | |
| Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed From what I read the Parasound option sounds like a winner to me. | |
| A system for my college-bound daughter Vanatoo active speakers. $600 tops. Great sound via Bluetooth even and just add a turntable if needed.https://vanatoo.comSlam dunk for top notch sound in a inexpensive compact package packed with good technology. | |
| Takedown of pricey servers, streamers OCD HiFi guy It’s true a music server is just a computer doing a job that is not very hard. I got mine of Amazon for about $250 plus another couple hundred for 2tb storage and backup storage. It doubles as my at home work computer. I listen to it all the time ... | |
| Why is there so much separation between the professional audio and audiophile worlds? Pro is about getting the job done well within a budget. Home is often as much about bling as sound and individuals can take it as far as they want. | |
| Who else is using old cables/interconnects, and is happy? Mine are all old. 10 years +. Wire technology has changed greatly though in recent years mainly new ones from name brands cost more than ever and no end in sight.Once I find the right ones, I am done. My favorites are from DNM Reson and Mogami. Pa... | |
| NOS Tubes - Ecstasy or Agony I see any tube as a gamble to a certain extent. Much like all the rest, just somewhat higher risk I would say.If you must drop a lot of $$$s on tubes, buy only from reputable sources with a rep for good customer service. Or else go cheaper when po... | |
| 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... |