mesch
Responses from mesch
| Audiogon Anti-Lowball Offer setting As a seller I generally know the market value of the gear I am selling. Usually interested in moving the piece, and ask what I believe it should sell for. If I had the choice, I would set the lowball cutoff at 20%. As a buyer, if someone is askin... | |
| Which DAC is better ? As you have a new system, use both DACs you have, identify what seems best to you. Get to know your system prior to the purchase of a external (3rd) DAC. Best to know what you are looking to gain with additional purchase. | |
| More power for moderate listening levels? What you are looking for is more of what the XA25 delivers, power and great sound. | |
| Upgrades that met/exceeded your expectations and those that felt short Exceeded, replacing a Bryston BDA-1 with a Audio Mirror Tubadour III DAC. The Bryston served me well for ~8 years however the Tubadour provides what I was looking for, tube magic with resolution. | |
| Schiit CD Transport on the way soon. Well I won't be one to be too quick to jump on board. | |
| Step me up from Paradigm Studio 20 v4 bookshelf, seriously. With a budget of $3000, within either the new or used market, I am sure you can find a pair that improves on the Studio 20s. I once owned the 20s (V4) that you own. Very much enjoyed them, very dynamic, exciting. Then bought a pair of Esoteric MG1... | |
| Amplifier upgrade advice under $2000 I think you should get familiar with your speakers 1st. Then shop for a suitable amplifier. Maybe you will find that you don't need one now, and can continue to save to make a more substantial upgrade when you choose to do so. | |
| Integrated amp suggestion for Sonus Faber Olympica 2 @arafiq Yes, I am very interested in your experience with Jim's Blackhawk. That said I don't believe it will have the power you are looking for. | |
| Tannoy Stirlings on the way! Well after spending some time with the Sterlings I can report that I am very happy with them. Using a single word, love the presentation. Finding they exhibit a wide soundstage solid image.Currently I have them placed such that the center of baffl... | |
| Step me up from Paradigm Studio 20 v4 bookshelf, seriously. What is your budget? | |
| What's your favorite boutique speaker maker Would to hear the Daedalus Muse speakers. They would work well with my room size. Maybe not fit my wallet at this time. | |
| Why so obsessed with bass? +1 tomic601. Yes, the stand up bass, and Ray Brown. I am not concerned about the bottom octave, at least not as it results directly from my speakers, it is getting the harmonics/overtones correct. | |
| Your system quality vs. recording quality +1 Mapman. And there is are many releases that suffer from poor recording and/or production. Some of my favorites are those recorded 'live' in the studio. | |
| change amps or speakers Given you like your speakers and the QS amps, my thinking is with those who recommend trying the KT88 tubes and an active preamp. | |
| Amplifier warm up +2 atmasphere. Are not most components within an amplifier designed to be at spec once they reach thermal equilibrium? |