mickeyb
Responses from mickeyb
| The Weekend It was unwatchable. Happy for the outcome though. Took Brady and the points. Chumps | |
| Last Audition - Blown Away By A Lottery System 20k will get you around 80% of that 350k system. It’s that last 20% that costs a ton. It might even get you 90% there is you have great synergy with your components. Take your time, do your research and buy used. You will have a very enjoyable aud... | |
| Best upgrade for cd player? A vpi classic w/ a nice mc cart should do it. | |
| Vexing Problem I unplug my ic’s and then reconnect. I find my usb dac to computer can be at fault. I don’t know why but it happens once in a blue moon. It can seem muddy and bright at the same time. Highly distorted. I unplug, exit tidal, replug, start tidal aga... | |
| Dedicated power 2 dedicated 20 amp lines with 2 breakers directly to audio equipment in their own conduit. Add an audioquest Edison nrg duplex receptacle and you are golden. We use conduit hard pipe (emt) in Chicago. I make sure the only wires in the pipe are for... | |
| Wow, $10k+ cables I just made a ton on GameStop. Think I will test out some Uber high end purist ic’s and pc’s. Can’t wait. I’ll let you know how they sound. | |
| Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members! If you like your speakers, keep them. If you sell them, you’ll regret it. | |
| Best type of metal for turntable platform? I have a vpi classic 3. It’s extremely heavy. The plinth is made out of steel. I would find out what type because even if you tap hard on the player there is no skipping. You can even tap it hard with your hand. Truly amazing. It weighs 65lbs. | |
| Jaw Dropping Improvement? I have the chord qutest as well. Fantastic dac. Glad to see so many others enjoy it like I do. Great with my lumin streamer. | |
| Killer used integrated for <$500? No way | |
| Craigslist Fraud Oldest trick in the book. Cl is fine to sell if you take cash. I sell tons o stuff on cl. Btw, if you give me your info, there 5m usd in your name from long lost aunt from Uganda country. Please send me | |
| Professional Identification help needed! Thick is the term for tonight. Think I’ll go visit the wife | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? +1 georgehifi. I like a non-tubed dac (chord) with a tubed pre..The sound is sublime. The chord into my cj is outstanding. Sorry I can’t answer about any of the dacs on your list. | |
| Gain Matching - need advice This is my biggest fear when purchasing a new preamp. If you love those amps, which are special, I’d sell the arc and research a good match for the pass amps. Good luck. | |
| My really dumb tube mistake(s) ^^^^^^^ouch. He’s right but so sassy. |