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| Why would someone feel the need to comment unpleasant things on sale posts This almost seems to be an Ode to late 1970s Steve Martin (Movie - The Jerk) and a lyric line to The Grandmother Song off the album "Let's Get Small". The line is: "Criticize Things You Don't Know About" Sorry for your loss as well. I'... | |
| new to streaming- help! I've had issues with a non-BlueSound product running updated 64 bit programming where my streamer version, iPhone and iPad are all operating on 32 bit devices. Hence, "i" devices are not recognizing the streamer. No one has brought that up, but it... | |
| Preamp for a GaN-FET amp... For the pre-amp DAC strength, I am using a Naim NAC 272. They retailed for $7,200, but can be had used for about $2,100. Great SS device that doesn't run very warm. | |
| Does an upgrade make sense? I suggest you look to find a company who rents Herman Miller panels in your area. Try setting up a few of them to isolate your listening space. I'm a custom furniture maker and am focusing on bespoke audio cabinets and attractive isolation panels.... | |
| Focal/Naim APP forcing digital front end change Has anyone yet used or seen demo'd the Volumio Revo? This unit likely checks all the boxes. I've never used the Volumio App, so I have no experience with the company. They also have no dealers in North America which makes me a tad leery. Thoug... | |
| As A Youngster, What Unit Puqued Your Interest In All This? Dalquist DQ10s | |
| HELP!!!! Newbie looking for a decent 2 channel power amp in the $1,000 range I have an NAD C 268 and it really blends nicely with my Naim Preamp while not heating the place up. Not too bright; not too warm. Let's the pre-amp and source dictate the feel. 80 WPC that will more than drive what you desire. Also, can be put in ... | |
| CD Transport Question The Myryad MXC6000 works wonderfully with the DAC in the NAC 272. https://www.hifi-review.com/150463-myryad-mxc6000.html Thanks for all of your input. | |
| speakers/ amps liking one another Focal has been teaming up with Naim for a number of years now. You may want to take a look at something from Naim that replaces your present items from Peachtree. | |
| CD Transport Question I ended up going with a lightly used Myryad MXC6000 that I picked up for about $575 USD including shipping and a 30 Day warranty. https://www.hifi-review.com/150463-myryad-mxc6000.html I had to do some research to learn about this UK brand beca... | |
| Help…looking to buy turntable I purchased from Underwood their LSA 2 that is made by Edwards Audio. Its [essentially] the guts of a Rega with an improved tone arm and acrylic platter. https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/lsa-turntables | |
| Budget integrated amp needed NAD's Class D amps from the last few years are excellent. A used one should be available within or close to what you are seeking to spend. I have a C 268 and have been very pleased with it. SAFEANDSOUND sells refurbished NAD Amplifiers. | |
| Short list of musical subwoofers I recently decided to go with two subs and started at the bottom pricing of companies that had free trial and return. Got two RSL Speedwoofers. Never returned them as I thought they integrated beautifully with my transmission line Atlantic Technol... | |
| Seeking recommendations about material, design, makers of low-lying rack for gear Where are you located?I'm in the Pacific Northwest.I'm starting up my custom audio furniture business. Will likely launch my website in about a month. Just getting my CNC up and running, but the intent is total one-off custom cabinets and stands f... | |
| The Miller Carbon Story Hi Chuck:I live in Port Townsend, just retired and am starting my custom furniture boutique company with a focus on living room appropriate furniture built for audiophiles. It'll be a few months before I get my prototypes together, but I'd really ... |