njkrebs
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| WhestTHREE signature phono pre vs. ModWright PH 9.0X Like @audiosaurusrex I run a similar combo…Hana Umami Red on a Rega P10, into a Modwright PH150 (Dan’s reference phono), into an Octave V80SE integrated. The 9.0X is really close in performance to the PH150. I just happened to get a great deal on ... | |
| Tube amps - what 3 things… I'd honestly consider a tube preamp (tube phone) and SS amp. Dan Wright of Modwright has created some absolutely killer gear at reasonable prices. He's also designed an all-tube analog bridge for SS sources. You'd be hard pressed to create a bette... | |
| What to do? I want a new amplifier to make my Dynaudio Contours to "sing" I own Dynaudio Heritage Special 2-way speakers and drive them with an Octave V80SE integrated and a super black box...match made in heaven. This combination is certainly above $2k, but you could get one of their other integrated models and they wi... | |
| Tube integrated amp recommendations I purchased an Octave V80SE, which runs KT150s, along with their super black box both used from a single owner. It is a phenomenal integrated, one of the best I've ever heard. However its cost is a bit over what you're looking to spend, but I bet ... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Dave Matthews Live at Red Rocks ‘95. The influence of DMB isn’t fully appreciated yet. This live show ranks near the top at Red Rocks all time, which just happens to be one of the most amazing outdoor venues for music. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Dave Matthews Band, Live at Red Rocks 1995. | |
| New cables - To judge now or after burn in period? Our ears and brains are very sensitive to changes. I find any changes to a system seem “weird” because I’m used to hearing a song in a very certain way. It even happens at audio shows where the equipment I’m listening to is more expensive and by d... | |
| The Miller Carbon Story @rauliruegas,My question in this thread was more rhetorical in nature. I was simply stating I'm very happy with where I currently am with my system. I've make some minor tweaks along the way, but as I said, not sure what I'd change at the moment. ... | |
| The Miller Carbon Story Very interesting to read others’ attempts at perfecting this hobby. I wonder how many of us are actually “content” with the system we have? I’m very happy with mine, I’m just not sure what would constitute an upgrade. | |
| Power cord choice? I’ve listened to many different power cords in my system and yes they sound different with everything else being the same. Get a few and try them out. The most expensive ones don’t always win either, but your brain may convince your ears otherwise. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Alice In Chains, UnpluggedOne of the best rock albums ever recorded. | |
| Lay Off the Newbies! Music evokes the emotions differently for every person, but the commonality is that it always will. I’m new to this hobby but then again I’m not…I spent almost 10 years attending audio shows, reading forums like this one, and going to boutique au... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Prince, the Truth | |
| What speaker has the best tweeter? Dynaudio Esotar 3, it’s sublime. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Gregory Alan Isakov, This Empty Northern Hemisphere. One of the best folk/bluegrass singer-songwriters. |