mike_in_nc
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| Experienced Maggie Lovers Please Advise Here is a review of the Magnepan 2.7i. I have not heard the MG3.7i so can't compare them, nor have I heard the X version of any Magnepans. | |
| Class D Option For Bass Buckeye Amps could be a good option to consider along with the others. | |
| Why don't streaming services offer album liner notes? It’s the labels (i.e., those who distribute the music). When they provide liner notes, the services (at least Qobuz, the one I use) makes them available. It’s really disappointing not to have them for so many releases, and it’s puzzling why small ... | |
| Which has a greater influence on sound quality, the amp or the preamp? Whichever, in the current setup, is less good. | |
| So, a reviewer just said something I need to talk about. Not every audiophile (and that includes reviewers) really loves music. It took me decades to understand that fully. Many are just in love with beautiful sounds -- hardly the same thing. Others are looking for some kind of nostalgic experience, lik... | |
| USB DAC cable over 15ft - Solutions? Use something like this at one end: https://www.amazon.com/Herfair-Adapter-Printer-Converter-Connector/dp/B0BYJJRF4L | |
| Does MiniDSP SHD Studio play high resolution files? The limiting factor in this type of device is the frequency at which the DSP engine runs. I believe that is 96 kHz for the miniDSP SHD series, so files at 192 kHz will be downsampled. I don't know how it handles DSD, but if it does DSP on them, th... | |
| Requesting opinions about 4 specific amplifiers Be aware the Pass amps -- even the Class AB ones -- run warm. The X150.8 is specified as emitting 370W at idle. That is heat going into your room. Tough if you're in a warm climate. | |
| Power cords: does length matter? Not unless they are so long that there is voltage drop. That would apply only to high-powered amplifiers and terrible cords. | |
| Need a 4 way electronic crossover I suggest you see if any of the Marchand models is suitable. | |
| I need a extension cord with Depending on the wall construction of your listening environment, an electrician might be able to give you a quad box or added receptacles for not a ton of money. Maybe an hour or two of labor and minimal parts cost, assuming you use hospital-grad... | |
| ribbons vs domes and sibilance ...and far too often I’ve read or watched a review of gear that sounded promising only to be disappointed at the end by the disclosure that the product is "somewhat forward". This seems to be a very common refrain, these days. Do most people simp... | |
| ribbons vs domes and sibilance A lot, IMO, depends on the implementation. I have used speakers with ribbon tweeters and currently use speakers with electrostatic tweeters and feel that ribbons and electrostats typically have very clean treble, which makes them less prone to exa... | |
| Power cable suggestions for Pioneer turntable Save your money. Power cable will not do it. Post the rest of your equipment and a bit about your room if you want people to comment on what might be the issue. | |
| PayPal, Zele, Venmo - Which is preferred For Selling on Audiogon Zelle and Venmo may be best for the seller, but as a buyer, I would want the protection provided by PayPal. Through the years, I’ve bought used gear that for the most part has been fine. But one integrated amplifier had a defect the seller refused... |