oddiofyl

Responses from oddiofyl

Balanced versus single ended
I'm using a preamp that has both single ended and balanced.   For me it's a bonus because I can connect 5 analog sources .  Two XLR in and three RCA inputs are plenty analog inputs for me.   It allows me to use pro-sumer gear like DACs whether the... 
Channel Island Audio
Thats too bad, CIA was good stuff.   I had the VDA DAC and it was great for the money.     
Honest Experience on Effects of Subwoofer Please
I run my sub at 50Hz with a steep crossover so it does not muddy the mid bass .  Subs can not adequately fill in the gap between the common 80Hz low pass and where a speaker with weak bass rolls off.  That's the main reasonI went backto floorstand... 
I finally purchased a new Integrated Amp
Nothing like unboxing a new toy….  Plus Luxman is really nice quality.   Money well spent   
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
My system would definitely not be as good if I didn't buy used or demo.   At this point most of my gear is new, but if not for buying used gear I would not have moved up the food chain.   The only thing I have purchased recently without using mone... 
Best Home HIFi you’ve listened to
I honestly don't have anyone in my circle that is really into hifi.... so I really haven't heard anything in someone's home that blew me away.    Lot's of them have Bose table radios and Blutooth speakers..... I've heard some nice $100k +  systems... 
Best Home HIFi you’ve listened to
Rockadanny,  nice set up.   How do you like the Whammerdyne?   I almost bought one but I didn't think it was quite enough power .   I have heard that you can not "unhear" one, they are that good  
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
I'm going to list my CJ on craigslist and I bet it's gone by the weekend....  
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
I used a pair of Heresy for four plus years, they had such good trade in value due to a recent price increase...    it cost $300 to use brand new speakers for four years and I traded them toward my Forte which I couldn't have done outright.   Some... 
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
I had a CJ preamp for sale , I got a bunch of replies.   Was looking for a local,sale and its going on craigslist....  I have had good luck there  
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
Johnny is a character.   I have purchased from him before   
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
I buy and sell used gear to move up the food chain....  if you buy good gear it is always worth something to someone.      
Best Home HIFi you’ve listened to
I am pretty humble, but I do think my system sounds pretty good.   Best I've ever heard?  No , but in my space it sounds great.   My brother and his brother in law were over and my brother said, "show Will your system"    I had him sit down and pl... 
I finally purchased a new Integrated Amp
Good choice !  Enjoy   
Best Phono Stage
I second Zesto.   I have their Leto preamp and it sounds incredible   Their service is probably the best I’ve ever experienced.   I had it upgraded to the new ESP power supply and it is even better.  That preamp transported my system to a differen...