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| Bryston BDA-3 / Benchmark DAC3B I owned a Bryston BDA3 DAC. I can say that it is a great sounding DAC. For a good deal look for one on the preowned market. I replaced it with an Aqua Acoustics LaScala tube based DAC. You can’t go wrong with the Bryston. | |
| Schiit Lokius 6 band equalizer - in use observations Sorry, and thank you riaa. I did mean QUIET. | |
| Backart Labs Rhumba Extreme version 1.4 Linestage Tubed Preamplifier I own the Backert Labs Rhythm 1.3 . It replaced a McIntosh C47. The first thing that I noticed was how the bass notes coming from my Focal Sopra 2’s had a different sound. Much deeper and realistic. Please audition one in your system. You can get ... | |
| Schiit Lokius 6 band equalizer - in use observations I own a Loki Max and dialed it in to bring the midrange a bit forward. I find that I can keep my preamp dialed down a bit with that setting. Completely QUITE and believe me, I have hypersensitive hearing. | |
| Backert Rhumba 1.3 vs Herron Reference? Never had the opportunity to audition a Herron preamp but I do own a Backert Labs Rhythm 1.3 . Please contact them for a loaner before you make a decision. Andy is a great guy. I find that my Backert has a control over bass notes that makes a soni... | |
| Seeking a Power Conditioner Check out Chang Litespeed products. | |
| is McIntosh known for good dynamics? My McIntosh MC462 amp matches well with my Backert Labs Rhythm preamp and Focal Sopra 2 speakers. | |
| Is there any such thing as a bad sounding DAC these days? I had a Bryston BDA-3, a great sounding DAC in my system. LUMIN U-1 streamer with upgraded power supply. Can not be beat for dollar value. Good luck finding one on the preowned market. I rate some equipment by looking for it on the preowned market... | |
| Turntables currently considered top of the range. Do you know what they are ? I like my mint condition Kenwood KD-650 Sorry, not for sale. | |
| Time for a new cartridge Listen to Dr.Vinyl and give DS Audio an audition. I own a DS Audio entry level DS1 on my vintage Kenwood KD-650. Superb. | |
| Holographic DAC With Air And Decay Look for a preowned BRYSTON BDA-3. You will see one go up every now and then. | |
| Are REL the most Musical Subs? I have a SVS SB 16-ULTRA. The customer service at SVS is FANTASTIC. My SVS fills in that lower octave that is hardly noticeable until you turn it off. The app for the SVS sub is another reason to audition one in your home. Believe me, you won’t be... | |
| Preamp upgrade I have the Backert Labs Rhythm 1.4. The way this preamp handles the lower bass is enough to earn it an audition. Highly recommended. | |
| Pre Amp suggestions for Sonus Faber Olympica III w/ x250.8 Check out Backert Labs. I have the Rhythm 1.4 and would recommend that you audition any Backert Labs preamp. Give Ande Tebbe a call. | |
| Backert Labs Rhumba 1.3 vs Extreme I have the Rhythm 1.4 and can say that the sound is to my liking. The midrange is very intelligible with vocals and the bass is solid with no muddy reverberation. I have it connected to Sopra Focal 2’s , Aqua Acoustics LaScala DAC, Lumin U1 stream... |