mlapenta
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| New York Audio Show 2024 did it ever get rescheduled? sad state of affairs | |
| Good Speakers for Rock and Roll Under 15K I would like to echo Golden Ears Triton 1R. The built in amp for low notes is perfect for rock and the midrange and highs are still very sweet and natural Like many good speakers, they will reflect quality of recording. So bad shrill recording... | |
| How easily can you distinguish between different DACs? I definitely believe you can hear the difference in DACs. In a perfect world, absolute conversion is a goal. However, some of these DACs sound to "clinical" which is why I believe many DAC makers do "color" their units a bit. For instance, I ha... | |
| Tube Amp Repair Thanks all for the help. I wound up getting the unit to Vu Jade Audio in Boonton. Peter and Karl were very responsive and obviously very knowledgeable. I am expecting a easy fix as appears resister got fried. | |
| Tube Amp Repair I will call VAS, I also called Bristol Electronics in HoHoKus who used to be a primaluna repair. I checked fuse on autobias and it is ok, so i have a feeling it is a resister or something under the socket. groan btw, does anyone know who m... | |
| Tube Amp Repair yes the piece was picked out, i do some some plastic residue did go down. I just think smoke is not a good thing ;-( | |
| When were the best tube amps made? I second PrimaLuna. My EVO300 integrated tube amp is wonderful when upgraded with Golden Lion KT66 tubes | |
| Audiophile Grade Wall Receptacle To each his own, power and cables etc everything does matter I started this thread and still contend the expensive plug and dedicated 20amp circuit made a huge difference, not small huge. Happy Holidays! | |
| Audiophile Grade Wall Receptacle Sorry i never responded to this thread that I believe i started. I went with the very high end furutech outlet and ran it to a dedicated 20 amp circuit. The gain was enormous. I only have my “rig” and oiled tv on this outlet and circuit. It ... | |
| Recommendation for Headphones I am using my PrimaLuna evo300 integrated amp for this purpose and was planning on MoonAudio black dragon cable | |
| Recommendation for Headphones Thanks all for help went with HIFIMAN HE1000 V2 gonna add moon audio black dragon cable unless you folks have a better cable need 15 feet | |
| Recommendation for Headphones Since i have a tube amp, i like a more warm overall sound. kind of music everything but in order of priority i would say classic rock jazz "new" rock classical trip hop hip hop electronica world | |
| Recommendation for Headphones You are correct. sound characteristics, I like bottom end, not bloated but tight and deep. I know headphones will never match speakers but would like something impactful. I can use open-back or closed-back. Thanks | |
| Windows 11 Chord DAC won't work!!! i had same issue and went back to 10. windows sucks needing all these drivers | |
| Audiophile Grade Wall Receptacle Thanks so much for the robust response to this. Much to chew on. Thanks! |