moofoo
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| Audiophile metal albums I think Queens of the Stone Age lps are recorded well for hard rock. Not sure it is metal, but some of their songs are very heavy. The import version of “Songs for the Deaf” sounds great, and Rated R (I got the Rated X import) sounds super also. T... | |
| 1st Album you Ever Owned? Cream, Disraeli Gears. I had an older brother and sister and had a big exposure to their Beatles and soul music albums prior to that lp. | |
| Integrated Tube Amps with Subwoofer out? I tried unsuccessfully to integrate a sub using the line outputs of my integrated tube amp when I had it. Get 2 subs and go directly from amps to powered subs. Much easier and sounds much better, bigger soundstage, clearer, tighter bass and seamle... | |
| Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned? The original Acurus DIA100. Originally $995 list back in the day. Never one problem, still works and powers my outdoor speakers. Sounds great. | |
| What is missing here? I used to always read the specs section first to see price before I decide to read the review. But I am letting both subs to TAS and Stereophile expire....just got tired of reading glorified ads written by gushing reviewers for ultra-expensive equ... | |
| Sub Question. One higher quality sub or two lesser quality? (Rythmik vs HSU) Get two powered and connect from amp speaker outputs. Never again will I try to integrate one into a 2 channel music system. | |
| 500 albums in a basement flood--worth saving? Keep the records. I had minimal flood damage to the covers of records stored on the bottom shelves in my music room. If I would have had each album in clear plastic outer sleeves there would have been no covers wet and no damage. Fortunately I had... | |
| D'agostino amplifiers: where's the beef? I like the steam-punk style of his amps. Never heard one and probably never will. Often we get caught up in the marketing of parts inside the boxes and parts can make a difference, and several brands make a big deal about this and push it in their... | |
| Tubed Preamp recommendations? +1 for the Dehavilland Ultraverve and 6sn7 based preamp. I bought a used Ultraverve and immediately sold my Primaluna preamp. | |
| Line Stage Preamplifiers AX vs AU For me 6SN7 is the way to go. I had a PL preamp. Once I had a 6SN7-based pre it sounded so good in my system I bought another. | |
| Manufacturers with Excellent customer service Not a manufacturer, but Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio. I also second Vlad Bazelkov at Audio Mirror. And add Kara Chaffe of Dehavilland. Also Egglestonworks (speakers). I have dealt directly with all of these folks and the service was first-class, as... | |
| MHDT Orchid or Audio Mirror/ pick one for me please I have the Audio Mirror 45W SET mono- blocks and can tell you Vlad B. is great to work with. I would also have the AM DAC but am about 95% vinyl. Vlad pays very close attention to the sound of his products. These amps reproduce music wonderfully. | |
| PrimaLuna Preamp Upgrade Question Getting to the sound you want takes years in this hobby. It requires time to evaluate synergy between components. Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb or try something out of your comfort zone. Reviews and sales folks are helpful but only you can d... | |
| PrimaLuna Preamp Upgrade Question I did exactly what you are considering. Was a PL owner for years. Prologue 2 integrated to Dialogue 2 integrated. Then decided to go separates in phases and bought a used PL preamp and ran it through the Dialogue. It was a lateral move. Then bough... | |
| Is there a magic formula for spending on components in a system Don’t know if it’s magic but here is where mine ended up. Virtual system posted here. System Budget (% based on retail)Source(cart, tt, phono pre) - 24%Pre-amp, amp - 33%Speakers - 28%Cables, ICs, power condition - 15%Did not include CD player and... |