marco1
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| Conrad Johnson Classic 120se vs. Linear Tube Audio 40 Reference Amps I ran NOS Mullard el34 in my Premier 12’s years ago. They’re just wonderful tubes in that application and I would expect the same in your amp. What’s another couple of grand for tubes, lol. Snap ’um up while you can 🙃. You might feel a little ligh... | |
| Tubed preamps and Power amps- How old is too old??? I’ve never owned Quicksilver but have heard them many times. I think the CJ amps better them in both build and sound quality. If you like the EL34 power tube look for a Premier 11xs with Teflon caps. They’re very hard to find so you’ll have to ... | |
| Tubed preamps and Power amps- How old is too old??? I had an all Conrad Johnson system including Premier 15, 16 and 12’s for many years of trouble free service. After 20 yrs. the caps may begin to dry out but chances are nothing to worry about quite yet. As long as you like the CJ sound I’d look to... | |
| 750$ Intel NUC vs $6000 Aurender N200: I don't hear the difference My post was intended as tongue in cheek but I guess did not come across that way. I just don’t see the point of arguing the obvious which then results in more arguments, name calling, etc. that is so often the case here on A’gon (not necessarily t... | |
| 750$ Intel NUC vs $6000 Aurender N200: I don't hear the difference The OP saved $5k+. He’s happy. Why try to convince him or anyone else he did something wrong. I say congrats and enjoy the music. | |
| Good measuring DACs vs. Bottom line everyone hears differently. Goes with what sounds best to you not with something someone else tells you should sound good or best (or measures good). | |
| Network/Ethernet Improvements Suggestions Looks like you have more than enough invested in the journey at this point. I’d concentrate more on the destination now and put the funds towards a better streamer. | |
| Another post about a streamer upgrade @ j_andrews: congrats you’ve taken a step in the direction important to you. If you’re like me and many others on this forum it will be the first step of many. Enjoy the ride. | |
| Class A, A/B vs Class D amp Soundstage I’m not that familiar with the Cambridge models you speak of but be careful lumping all Class D amps together. I own the Atma-Sphere Class D amps which I have directly compared to my Conrad Johnson Class AB amp in exactly the same system (like y... | |
| DAC upgrade I think you should add the Denafrips Pontus to your short list. I owned both the Schiit Gumby and Yiggy. Imo, the Pontus, which I still own, is a significant improvement over the less expensive Gumby and close to the more expensive Yiggy. I’ve als... | |
| Aurender N150 vs N200 I’m surprised that people report significant increases in performance using the N200 vs. N150 with a Pontus or similar quality DAC. I’d venture a guess and say they probably have not tried it. I own the Pontus II paired with a N150. I also own a N... | |
| Help choosing a DAC I’m listening to Handel’s Messiah right now as I type. Using the Pontus II. Electronics are CJ 2250 and ET3 SE :-). Merlin Black Magic speakers and two Velodyne subs ( also have the Oppo) so you could say our systems are very similar to say the le... | |
| Potentially Dumb Question on Aurender Models/Pricing A200 vs N200 Based on my research the A15 steamer section = N200 | |
| Help me spend $100,000 on a new system Command Performance is always a good option when visiting the DC area. Another one close by is Deja Vu Audio. I’ve bought from both and both have good selections, nice rooms to audition, and friendly and knowledgable staff. | |
| Help me spend $100,000 on a new system OP - I’m a few years older than you but did something similar in one way but possibly different from what you’re planning in another. First off, I sold all of my “big dedicated room expensive stuff” including my turntable. Not because I didn’t lik... |