mlsstl
Responses from mlsstl
| Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ? Put simply and without a lot of technical detail, as other have noted, many solid state amps sound downright nasty when they clip, while tube amps don't. That allows you to leave the tube amp at the higher volume even though it is still clipping v... | |
| How many times can u visit a hifi store before it annoys the store if u plan on a purchase I managed a stereo store back in the mid-1970s and we had several types of "regulars." Those who bought piecemeal, coming in to buy a single component as their budget allowed. Those who stopped by on a regular basis to check out the new brand... | |
| Do you grade your albums? I agree that the quality of recordings varies enormously and is a major factor in how my system sounds. However, I haven't gone to the trouble of grading my local collection of about 6,000 albums. (I also have and use a Qobuz subscription which is... | |
| Need help troubleshooting an amplifier. One last comment -- you might check around to see if there are any electronic repair shops in your area. That would save you shipping charges. | |
| Need help troubleshooting an amplifier. I have no urge to "prove you wrong" but don't understand why you thought it was unimportant to provide a make/model until pressed. Sometimes a particular make/model of just about anything (car, TV, computer, audio gear...) will have known issues ... | |
| Need help troubleshooting an amplifier. Interesting -- you say you are a novice who knows nothing about electrical stuff but then state you are "certain" that the make & model mean nothing for determining the problem. Beyond checking for blown fuses and making sure the unit is pro... | |
| Any comments on the T+A PA 2000 R integrated amplifier? Curious -- is your friend a good enough friend to bring his amp over for you to try it out in your system? Seems that would give you a solid answer. | |
| Vincent Audio Hybrid SV...? Manufacturers sometimes make minor changes to internal assemblies due to the availability of parts. Could be that one or more of the parts needed for the SV236MK boards was no longer available and they had to change the layout of the board to acc... | |
| R2R next? Don't like ESS "I was the proud and very happy owner of a MSB Platinum Signature DAC (based on a proprietary R2R topology) for many years. I was lucky enough to find it in 2021 for $7,000... I am back to MSB, this time with their "entry" offering, the "Discrete... | |
| R2R next? Don't like ESS Schiit has the Modi Multibit 2 DAC for $300 brand new. I had one and can recommend it. | |
| Digital Advice I have a WiiM Ultra streamer/DAC and think it is fantastic for the money, which is well under your budget cap. And you can buy it on Amazon which offers free returns if it doesn't float your boat. For me, it falls in the "there is no reason not ... | |
| Is the Lyrion Music Server (formerly Logitech) any good for the not-computer-savvy I've used LMS (and its prior incarndations) for two decades now and have been very pleased with it. I've used it with Windows and Linux, though never Mac. Note the LMS program runs in the background and is accessed though its web page -- somethi... | |
| Would you rent a $14,000 DAC for $75 per day? @audio_bidder -- besides the exposure of physical damage or theft, don't forget you'll probably also want to purchase general liability coverage. There is the chance the unit's power supply could be damaged in shipping and end up shocking someone ... | |
| Shameless Poll: Pearl vs Ohm vs Zu I currently have Ohms and have no urge to change. | |
| Ohm Walsh Tall Speakers near Washington, DC? >> "I can't send messages here in response to yours. Not sure why but its a thing." The people who run this place have long been paranoid that someone will try to sell or buy something outside of their system. Phone numbers are one of their... |