nycjlee
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| Help: Devore O/96 Integrated Amp + DAC suggestion I heard the O/96 with a Leben CS600. I think the DAC was the Chord Hugo TT if memory recalls, it sounded wonderful. Very engaging sound, detailed and a sweet mid range. If I was building a tube base system and wanted a integrated tube amp, the L... | |
| Digitizing LPs I’m not sure if Ayre still makes or sells them but I would check out the Ayre QA-9, this A/D convertor is well known to produce excellent results. So if you have a nice vinyl rig and cart, this could be a good solution to convert to digital. Good ... | |
| Oppo Ceasing production Guys, I read in one of the other forums that Oppo is closing due to lawsuits and copyright infringement issues. Apparently, the plan is close down Oppo and create a new company. I guess only time will tell, if this is true. | |
| Ideas for my next DAC....? Sounds like the Ayre QX5-20 would meet the OP’s requirements. Excellent sound to boot. | |
| Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II and What Bookshelf Speakers I’ve owned the CM2 driving a pair of Harbeth C7s and the results were very good. The highs and midrange was fantastic. Like with any set of monitors, the low end was decent but a sub would have definitely helped. Good luck! | |
| Aurender N100C - alternative apps? An iPad is really the only way to go with an Aurender, but you will be awarded with a great controller app. I suggest you buy a used iPad mini and use it just as a remote. You can pick one up in great condition for less than $200. I would much... | |
| Hearing loss , speakers or headphones ? Sorry a correction. The Massdrop HD6xx are same as the HD650, not the 600. I just realized the typo. | |
| Hearing loss , speakers or headphones ? Listening to headphones at low volume is fine, it’s when you dial up the volume that it becomes a problem. I also recommend open head phones instead of in ear headphones if possible. The Sennheiser HD800/s are excellent. Others, that I’ve enjoy... | |
| Oyaide Cables Interesting thread. I've been using PCs made by Audiosensibility.com who use high grade OCC cooper (They have a interesting story on how they have access to OCC cables). Curiosity is getting the better of me, can someone recommend a Tunami rese... | |
| How big is the sweet spot for the vandersteen quatro wood CT speakers? Oh...Johnny R is doing the setup. Your in awesome hands. I had a very challenging setup and Johnny spent like a hour setting up my Vandersteen Treo CTs and boy do they sound great. Seat back watch the show and afterwards listen to the magic. | |
| peachtree amp vs. traditional amp Op, I would take a look at the Belles Aria integrated an the Rogue Cronus Magnum 2 which are both in the $2-3K range. I owned the CM2 (just a wonderfully sounding amp) and I’ve also heard the Belles a couple of times and found this amp also excep... | |
| Ayre AX-5 Integrated Amplifier Ctsooner, which pre-amp are you auditioning the vandersteens mono with? Must be exciting! I have the AX5/20 and I love it. Sounds awesome paired with my Vandersteen Treo CTs. | |
| Ayre introduces the AX-8 integrated amp The AX5 can be upgrade to AX5/20 for about $3K. I have an AX5/20 driving a set of Vandersteen Treo CTs and this combination sounds awesome, phenominal soundstage, very natural and musical. The details and instrument separation is exceptional. H... | |
| Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso If you click on the link Johnny provided, it says that the phono pre-amp section supports both MM/MC. | |
| Audiophile Setup with an Iphone 7 All good suggestions here. The Ayre Codex with balanced output is also an excellent option. I use the Ayre Codex in my own personal headphone setup as a DAC/AMP. The Chord Mojo or Hugo are also both good options as well. I’m also using a raspberry... |