mazian
Responses from mazian
| Pass Lab Amp questions, back of amps, power cable & 12v trigger. Once you hear a Pass amp I suspect you will want to sell the Krell. | |
| Eversolo, can I do better? +1 audiophile1 | |
| Thoughts: Mofi Sourcepoint 888 vs Fyne Audio 501sp? I haven't heard the MoFi but I have heard the Fyne and it was not for me. It struck me as more about hi fi than the music and I am very pleased to say I went the Sonus Faber route. | |
| 274B Tube Comparison The PS Vane is the value for money option. | |
| An audio component you just can't let go VTL pre and power amps. | |
| Wilson Alexia 2 lacking some bass Like westcoastaudiophile I see no preamplifier. If you are running straight from the DAC to the monos that could be your problem. Maybe look for a high end pre to match what is otherwise an incredibly good system, even if I don't like Wilson speak... | |
| Seeking a Warm 12AX7 Tube for Preamp I know residents of the USA are reluctant to buy Chinese but I have no hesitation in recommending Shuguang Black Treasure tubes as they are easily the best tubes I have used, including Mullards and Gold Lion. | |
| What is your favorite budget streamer? Wiim or ifi | |
| about ready to dive in to streaming... PS Audio AirLens vs Aurender N10? Aurender is very good but in my experience, Antipodes is better and has the best ever customer service. | |
| New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid If you like the B&W sound you are on the right track with the options you mention but you might like to add Focal to the list. Not my cup of tea but speaker choice is very personal and I prefer the more musical (less analytical ) speakers like... | |
| **Your Recommendations**Pathos "Inpol Remix Mk.II"**25wpc.@8 Ohms** +1 Sonus faber | |
| Speaker Suggestions for Next Move If you really want musical go with the best Sonus Fabers you can afford, used or new. Personally I would recommend Serafinos if you can find a used pair in your price range. | |
| Aliexpress Marketplace practices, be for warned. It's easy to get a free return and refund for most Aliexpress purchases. | |
| Best streamer, don't want Roon, don't want a screen, A DAC is OK but not necessary In your price range an Antipodes CX used takes some beating. | |
| Need Amp or next component upgrade advice I bought a Fosi V3 ( not the monos ) out of curiosity. I don't know whether it was working properly or not but it would not drive my Sonus Faber Sonetto V speakers. However the return was easy so it would cost you nothing to try it. |