moto_man
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| How important is a preamp for purely digital sources? I have an MSB Analog DAC with a "stepped attenuation" volume control and power base, coupled with a PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premier HP. I think that the combo sounds great and replaced my very excellent and modified Plinius pre. Seems to me that logi... | |
| TRL WON'T GIVE ME MY AMP I am an attorney. Here is some free legal advice. Forget about district attorneys and Attorneys General. They will not give a hoot about this case, unless possibly they have many complaints coming in such that it appears to be a scam. And even... | |
| Ric Ocasek found dead. I grew up in Boston in the '70's and hung out with Ric and drummer David Robinson at the record company table at the Paradise on occasion in '78-80, when we would go to see up and coming acts, like the Police, the Pretenders, the B-52's, etc. We h... | |
| Your favorite Small Apartment Speakers I have Focal Utopia Diablo III's in a small room with a REL subwoofer and they lack for nothing, especially when driven by my PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premier HP amp. Maybe you need to simply get a subwoofer for your system if you want more bass. | |
| Buyer is claiming damage that was done by him! Unfortunately, some times there is nothing you can do, other than as one comment suggested, taking pictures of the item with all internal packing visible, prior to closing the exterior box. As the seller, unless otherwise provided in your ad, you... | |
| Is there any Streamer/DAC/Preamp good enough to replace a dedicated standalone preamp? I use an MSB Analog DAC with a Renderer 2 module and volume control and eliminated my excellent Plinius preamp. Sounds fantastic, but even used, the MSB is pretty pricey, especially when you add in the new Renderer 2 module. | |
| The best speaker for a small room...at any price point. I have a dedicated 11.5x11.5x.11.5 untreated carpeted room. I have a pair of Focal Diablo Utopia III's, with a REL subwoofer that I would recommend for a small room, especially when powered by a good tube amp. I use a PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premier ... | |
| What brands tend to have the worst resale value? Whatever gear I am putting up for sale . . . | |
| Under $3K streaming dac suggestions, Roon Ready? I would like to recommend the Naim NDX, which can be had used in your price range. The Naim is not only a high quality streamer that works perfectly with my NAS, but it has an excellent DAC, an upradegeable power supply if you are into that sort ... | |
| Icon Audio or PrimaLuna? I have a PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premier HP amp and couldn't be happier with it, driving either Focal Utopia Diablo III's or Joseph Audio Pulsars. It has fantastic soundstage and imaging, and is probably the most hassle-free way to own a tube amp, wit... | |
| I want a streamer I personally use a Naim NDX, which is a streamer/DAC. I only use the streaming portion as I have an MSB Analog DAC. It works flawlessly, has a great DAC of its own, and IMHO, the free Naim streaming app is superior to Roon is several ways. Firs... | |
| How many audiophiles do you need to change a lightbulb? I only use lightbulbs wired with Cardas wire internally, cryo-treated sockets and its very important to have a power conditioner to make sure you get clean light. In my music room, I use two 150 watt mono lights, one for each side of the room. W... | |
| PRIMA LUNA AMPLIFIERS I have to throw another vote for the PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premier HP. I have been hankering to see how a tube amp sounded in my system with Focal Utopia Diablo III's over my SS Class A amp. The local dealer brought one over and hooked it up. I am... | |
| Ugrade-itis - is there a cure? Is there a cure? No. I fin that even when I have my system sounding really good, I always get sucked in by the hype of this component or that and then it gnaws at me for months about whether X will really be smoother, better imaging, better soun... | |
| Incoming ... Joseph Audio Pulsars Since there are no Joseph Audio dealers anywhere near me, I figured that the only way to see how good they were in my music room was to buy a pair and see how they are! If the Focal's sound better -- and I have not pre-judged this -- then the Pul... |