mwood

Responses from mwood

Innuos Zen MK3 tips and tricks
You’ll love it, I love mine and it’s been trouble free since 2020 when I bought it. The sense app is great!  
Streamer recommendations
The dCS Bartok is absolutely fantastic! I’ve had Maine for 4 years and got the Apex upgrade last year. As both a DAC and streamer it’s ideal.  
Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit
The answer is simple; Backert labs. I’ve owned both SS and tube preamps and never anything remotely like my Backert pre. The two 12AU7 tubes will last a lifetime. The pristine nature of the sound will blow your mind. I own the Rhythmn and it never... 
Streamer/Ripper/Storage
Innuos!!  
Streamer/Ripper/Storage
Innuos!!  
Looking at these specific preamps give me your opinions
Backert Labs, it’s been the preamp of my dreams! The love affair continues. It’s quiet, detailed and though neutral, there is real magic in how it has made my 300B’s sound with O96’s. You can’t beat it!  
Need new pre amp
Backert Labs. Two balanced ins and one out. Completely neutral but so so accurate! They use (2) 12AU 7’s!   
Preamp suggestions for Atma-Sphere Class D Monoblocks
+1  Backert Rhumba Extreme or Rhythm. All of the Backert preamps are sensational. The sound is neutral but absolutely magical. I have the Rhythm (flagship model) and I use 300B mono blocks or a Pass Labs XA 30.8. In either case the Backert preamp ... 
Warm, yet detailed tube preamp
Backert represents a value and sound way above its price point. I’ve never been happier with a hifi component. It’s a lifetime preamp and I recommend it fervently!  
Power Sensitive Components
This is an interesting discussion. Near Boston where I live and during the heat wave last week , I noticed two things; a duller less articulate sound and the voltage/bias meters on my 300B mono locks had gone from the constant a reliable reading o... 
PREAMPLIFIER UPGRADE QUESTION
I can seriously recommend Backert Lab’s preamps. Their preamp  brought my 300B based system to new heights and it mates well with my solid state Pass XA 30.8. Backert Labs picks up the phone anytime and Andy Tebbe will answer all questions. Great ... 
The time has come and I request advice...
+1 Roon - Innuos❗️  
Terry DeWick has passed
I hadn’t heard of him until now. What stands out in this discussion is the very positive impact he had on others. We are in short supply of upstanding people of character and skill. My sincere condolences to all of those who knew him.  
where I can buy tubes to my ALLNIC PRE (3A/110A and 3A/109B)
Two words: Brent Jesse  
McIntosh MC20 - 1960's - No Left Channel
I highly recommend Audio Classics, they have several excellent techs and their work is impeccable!