mapman
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| Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube? If only more golden ear audiophiles made tubes…. Somebody better get on it before it’s too late and the age of tubes is over. Oh. wait…. | |
| What is the science behind audiophile fuses? Op congrats in that it sounds like you got a good handle on the topic. Having seen it all here, why one would come to this site for science on the topic beyond what is readily available elsewhere is beyond me however. Nothing more to see h... | |
| Cambridge Audio Evo 150 vs Hifi Rose RS520 I went with the Evo 150 from Crutchfield which has a good return policy that helped mitigate risk. It does it all and sounds great. Enough power to go to 90db+ with most speakers with wonderful detail and dynamics. That’s about as loud as one sho... | |
| Audio / Stereo Rack I found a very nice looking and solid wood and steel unit (no veneer) labeled Nautica brand my gear is now on at Home Sense for less than $350. A steal! I’d check out places like that. You never know. Furniture marketed to audiophiles may be of ve... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report In my experience DOFP also clearly sounds the best ever right now on a good quality modern streaming system done right. | |
| Headphones vs speakers…. I will take several of each please and toss in some modern DSP like a nice convolution filter in Roon for a specific pair of headphones to take things to the highest possible level cost effectively. Thank you! | |
| Ruminations On CD Players Personally I would not drop a dime on any high end CD player these days before giving ripping and streaming a try. That’s really the way to go these days for anyone willing to tackle the initial learning curve. | |
| If the DAC is the same, how different do CD transports sound? Based on personal experience with both CD players and ripping CDs I suspect if or when a significant difference exists it is most likely due to how the player handles poor quality CDs that take longer to get the data off than good quality CDs. Fo... | |
| 2nd system for office, all-in-one integrated suggestions Build around Vanatoo active speakers is an option to consider. | |
| I'm going to buy my first tube amp. I need honest blunt opinions I am very interested to see how this turns out. | |
| The new Linn LP12 50th Anniversary edition @lalitk thanks. Will check that out. | |
| How serious are you? Based on the definition I’m demoting myself to a 3 in that though I value good sound and have an interest there I don’t consider the topic all that important really on the grand scale of things. Maybe even a 1. Can I go negative? As one might d... | |
| How serious are you? se·ri·ous /ˈsirēəs/ adjective 1. (of a subject, state, or activity) demanding careful consideration or application. "marriage is a serious matter" Similar: important significant consequent... | |
| How serious are you? Music first. The hifi is just a means to an end. | |
| How serious are you? When I had my house built I had speaker wires run in wall throughout the house and the room my gear is in fully insulated with solid wood door. Maybe that bumps me up a point or 2? |