oddiofyl
Responses from oddiofyl
| How much $$ do bells and whistles add to preamp? I agree , some of the best sounding preamps are minimalist designs . I prefer separate everything as it opens upgrade paths and helps put off obsolescence | |
| How much $$ do bells and whistles add to preamp? Hard to answer your question but that’s probably a good guess of if it were not including DAC. The thing about preamps is they are becoming more like DACs with volume and inputs Some DACs even have analog inputs. | |
| How much $$ do bells and whistles add to preamp? Do you want a classic stereo preamp or more of a DAC that serves as your preamp? | |
| How much $$ do bells and whistles add to preamp? I have to have remote, XLR in and out along with RCA inputs and outputs . Bare bones other than that . No internal DAC , would probably get an outboard phono stage …. | |
| Sonic frontiers I think they will be over priced as is often the case with Power 3 . I think you could do better for that kind of money with newer equipment . Its pushing 30 years old | |
| Sonic frontiers Great stuff, but 25 years old. I have their entry level pre the SFL-1 and its great but I bought it as a spare for $500. Those items were Sonic Frontiers best and rarest models, that said I am guessing the seller wants big $$$ | |
| Higher amperage fuse for sound quality I agree with Mapman...... the fuse is that spec to protect the device. I always replace with exact fuse. Asking for trouble. | |
| Where/how to start? I agree , get a Node . Its great for the money. If you have a large CD collection maybe look at the Bluesound Vault 2i and you can easily archive all of your CDs. Put a CD in and it rips it to an internal HD. I love mine, it and the Node can... | |
| I don't want to beat a dead horse but I'm bugged. Thats like a restaurant critic looking at a plate and not tasting it..... Some of my worst measuring gear sounds great, so who cares. They literally don't care what it sounds like. Measures bad? Must be bad.. Measures great? It's the best... | |
| Tube noise when gain is increased, tube issue? What brand? What tubes does the manual call for? What tubes are in there? | |
| Looking for a new (preowned OK) line stage under $5K: suggestions? Zesto Leto is a great preamp. Blackest background and explosive dynamics but still great detail. Amazing preamp. There have been several versions , I have the first and its great . Their support and service is top notch, I would buytheLeto... | |
| Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp I tried sending you a PM with my email but it got censored.....hopefully you can just link one of Matt's pics that he is sure to post on FB or Instagram | |
| Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp You need a photo hosting account and then you paste the photo's "URL" in that dialog box. Its basically a link to the image on the photo host's cloud | |
| Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp Thats awesome ! I hope you enjoy it. He was starting the wiring on mine this week, so I think it won't be long ..... Looking forward to your impressions | |
| Hegel or a Modwright I would spend my hard earned money on the Modwright , made in USA , sounds great, built like a tank. Honestly I would listen to both, then others if possible before dropping that kind of cash |