marco1
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| Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update As I read through this thread I think the biggest takeaway is that ymmv. My question is why have there been so many different versions of the updates in such a short time period? They just announced still another one for the Ares II/Enya. If Dena... | |
| Atma-Sphere MP3 or something else? Vcaps only. NOS tubes. RCA 12AU7's from the 60's really made a difference. Older Russian 6ns7 (can't remember who's) not so much so. | |
| Atma-Sphere MP3 or something else? I purchased a demo MP3.3 last summer. Line level only. The unit is dead quite. If you're getting noise, chances are it's a tube. No experience with Primaluna but I have owned several preamps, both tube and SS, both less and more expensive than ... | |
| 6DJ8 vs. 6922? Look for 7dj8's as well. Should be interchangable in almost all cases. Much cheaper and sound just as good. I ran 7dj8 Telefunkens in my preamps for years. Just wonderful. | |
| Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update @ lollipopguild. This is something that has also been confusing to me. Your Pontus 12th that you recently purchased already has an update? Did your Pontus come from the factory with v1.0 and then you updated to v1.4? Or was there some thing in ... | |
| Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update I've been following this thread off and on for the last several weeks and had the impression that most people have been happy with the firmware updates. Now after reading Vinshine's latest announcement that does not appear to be the case and Vins... | |
| Bluesound Node 2I Power Supply Update Mine fluctuates between 5.00 and 5.02. I expect that is normal due to current fluctuations in my house. | |
| Bluesound Node 2I Power Supply Update @mceljo I had the same dilemma with the two cords. Never noticed a different sized end on one of them. I'll have to find the box and check out the other cord. When I contacted Alvin he said the cords were interchangeable and I could use either o... | |
| Schiit yggdrasil + Less Is More vs. Denafrips Pontus II I've owned both the Yiggy OG and Pontus II. Have not heard the less is more version or Pontus 12th, which is their current model. Still own the Pontus which of the two I slightly prefer. Plus its $500 cheaper if you buy from Vinshine. But they ar... | |
| Preamp Advice/experiences needed I ran Pr12's for a number of years. I tried several different preamps but always found CJ tubed worked best. Depending on your budget one of the newer CJ preamps would really wake those amps up. If you like the older CJ sound, look for a Pr16, ... | |
| Totem Model 1 vs Totem Arro I'd be very careful thinking that Totems can be placed that close to a back wall. While I know nothing about the new Bison line, Totem advertises that many of their speakers can be placed close to the backwall. Over the years I've owned four (4)... | |
| Questions about purchasing a used CJ tube amp While the parts in this amp are very high quality, the capacitors can be a problem after 18 - 20 yrs. And they can be very expensive to replace, especially the teflon caps. | |
| Totem Model 1 vs Totem Arro Well if you had the 8150 then you know what to expect with the 9200. Only with the 9200 you'll get so much more. Plus if you're in Europe you're playing in 220v. The 9200 in 220v sounded as good as their separates. I'm in the US and at the time... | |
| Totem Model 1 vs Totem Arro Also, if you allow me to spend some more money for you lol get the Plinius 9200 integrated amp. Its an older model but pairs exceptionally well with Model ones. Also has a very good phono stage if you spin records. | |
| Totem Model 1 vs Totem Arro I would suggest not going below the Oval 9's for a good match to the Model Ones. I used both Oval 9's and Oval 8's with my Totems. The 8's will give you better base and more transparency but the 9's are a better value, imo. |