mickeyb

Responses from mickeyb

What happened to Rotel?
What happened to rotel is rotel.  garbage in-garbage out.   
Quobuz subscription
Never heard the Pink Floyd money album. Does that have dark side of the moon on it?   
Ozzy is done
Planet caravan excellent song. Though when it came out, fans hated it. Thought it wasn’t too sabbathy. I love it when they switch gears. Laguna sunrise another beauty.   
Why didn't I sell my vinyl rig?
I find my vinyl rig sounds better but not by a large margin. I also have more money in my vinyl rig. I wonder if I spent equally on the digital side if it would even out . I use digital merely for the convenience and accessibility. I enjoy vinyl m... 
Warm and accurate bookshelves that can handle volume
Diapason adamantes or music culture rl-21.  both very difficult to find on the used market.  some of the best 2 way monitors for the price you can buy.   
Anyone else have issues with Tidal?
They all suck but Qobuz sucks a little less. What I can’t stand is when you’re going thru your artists and it always takes you back to A everytime you hit the back arrow.  Really convenient when trying to make a playlist. It’s beyond stupid.   
Favourite Guitarists
Like to see someone caught Django Reinhardt and Johnny Marr. How’s about Andy summers?   
Advice on Integrated Receiver
See if you can find a used pure class A vintage krell amp. Those are 100wpc pure class A and will make just about any decent pair of bookshelves sing.   
Denafrips 12 anniversary
Chifi trying to get US manufacturers prices for garbage. I’d never buy any audio equipment made in China. What garbage.   
Advice on Repairs for Audio Research VT100 Mk II
Dump it. Buy a ss amp. Not worth the 2k repair charge.  call it a learning lesson.   
Which Solid State amplifier would you recommend for my budget?
Krell ksa100 if you can find one used and recapped. They sound sublime and are true class a to 100 watts.   
Who is Gonna Buy A New Jeep Grand Wagoneer For the MacIntosh Stereo?
98’ ls 400 one of the best cars ever built. The late 90’s to early 2000’s Lexus, Toyota, Hondas we’re some of the most reliable, well built cars of all time.  It’s a shame they went   
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
Cause it’s about the music man! Not the measurements.   
How good does my system have to be to realize an improvement with cables?
I have a 2.5k cable on a realistic receiver from the 70s. The difference in sound quality is mind blowing. Smokes my buddies 40k gryphon system.   
Transients hurting my ears on hifi solid state amps
Get an older krell class A amp. They are very smooth and non fatiguing. The ksa series and you can have them rebuilt for under a grand. The build quality is exceptional and it’s pure class A. They do get hot but man do they sound sweet.