nomayo
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| Help, which preamp to buy from my shortlist? +1 on the PS Audio BHK Sig Pre. The tube input stage makes all the difference. Roll in the right NOS vintage tubes and this pre, at least in my system, punches well above its weight. | |
| Standmount speakers. I have $5000. Strong +1 for the Dynaudio Special 40. Someone downthread called them magical. Indeed. I own the vaunted Special 25 and lived with the Contour 20 for many months. They are both excellent speakers but neither have the ability to put a smile on your... | |
| Most annoying song, period. Great thread. A tie:“They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa” by Napoleon XIV. “We Three Kings” by Alvin and the Chipmunks.Best experienced on a SOTA mega-buck system, they sound, feel and elicit the same visceral response as a dentist’s drill wi... | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" The DirectStream with Snowmass punches far above its weight. It’s no longer a mere hiring component. It’s a musical instrument. (Would be remiss to omit to my ears in my system. But still. Sat down after upgrading intending to get a quick first im... | |
| Vintage receivers??? I have very fond memories of the mid70’s Sony STR 6065. Big, beefy, yet amazingly refined sound. Astounding build quality—thick veneer over the chassis with a thick metal front panel. Beautifully damped witches and knobs, great little headphone ou... | |
| Seeking informed recommendations for power cables and interconnects I’m using a full Triode WIre Labs loom. Neutral, musical, versatile, beautifully made and very reasonable. Peter is a great guy to work with. You can audition any and all of his products and he will work with you on custom pieces. | |
| Top Ten Tuners of all Time?? I haven’t owned a tuner in years. But in the late 60’s-70’s, when FM was as important as air or water, I never heard anything better than Sherwood. Could never quite take them seriously as Sherwood is one of the worst names for a hifi brand ever. ... | |
| Ps Audio BHK preamp Vs ARC best preamps Evening. Longtime lurker but no time like the present. Mario, you will love what the BHK preamp does for your system. Like others in this thread, I was using a (DirectStream) DAC directly into the BHK 250 amp. Sounded great, but the tiniest bit dr... |