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| Which do I keep? What sounds better to you? | |
| Conrad Johnson LP125sa and ET5 Greg, did you deal with Audio Video Therapy? | |
| Benefits of an external DAC I have a 103 D with a NAD M51 and love it....i had DACs years ago before hi rez audio and always enjoyed having a digital hub for lack of a better word. I have everything digital connected to it including a blutooth receiver to stream via my ta... | |
| Toolshed Amps ? I know , i was hoping his web page for headphone amps was up , but its still under contruction.....stuff looks awesome | |
| Best monoblock amps for $2000 used I have a pair of Quicksilver Mid Monos , paid $1050 used, like new only a year and a half old.... honestly if I paid $1895 new i would still feel like it was a tremendous value...... 40 watts with stock EL34 which sound quiet good. 45 with K... | |
| BEST budget system. What is yours? Update:Apparently my son does not appreciate vintage 70's gear...... hes content with a Bluetooth speaker..... I put it in my workshop....sounds great , perfect for that duty | |
| conrad johnson preamps My last amp's input sensitivity was to low.... the Quicksilvers are just a better match ... 9 o'clock on the volume control used to blow me out of my chair like that old Memorex commercial.... the Mid Monos are lower power and take more input to ... | |
| Has CJ dropped the Classic 2 preamp?? I predict the ET 3 will be around for a while.... It will remain there as there entry level preamp. Maybe we'll see something like the Classic with a motorized volume control....who knows. could have swung an ET but i thought i would have buye... | |
| Really worth changing Rogue Apollos for VTL Siegfried 2? No doubt you'll love the VTL , until you need service.... worst "customer service" ive ever encountered. Downright rude people to deal with. | |
| What makes you build a system around an amplifier? I think speakers, and preamp are more important ....so that is usually the foundation if you will. The amp is no doubt important , but i dont think i would start there. Maybe if it was something like a VAC integrated or something of that calib... | |
| Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile? I use Pandora through my Blu-ray and Spotify via my tablet.....great for casual listening. I have my NAD M51 dac decoding and it sounds ok.....any non enthusiasts think it sounds great but no comparison to CD or vinyl.... great for everyday casua... | |
| BEST budget system. What is yours? Just put together a great budget system for my sons dormTechnics SA-80 Rx circa 1979 = traded for beerKlipsch KG 1 $50Logitech BluTooth RX to RCA convertor $30 | |
| How important is component “aesthetics” to you? Low on the list.....sound is paramount. My amps for instance have no aesthetics , they are as plain as can be, have no fascia / front panel but sound fantastic.Speakers are another matter , while obviously they have to sound great , its nice i... | |
| Really worth changing Rogue Apollos for VTL Siegfried 2? Rogue support is excellent.....thats all im going to say. | |
| Tell us your worst audio dealer or mfr. experience. So many bad dealers......a few good ones:Audio Video Therapy in Nashua NH great guys, no sales tax....great equipment on display to demoAudio Concepts in North Attleboro MA....good guys , nice gear.... |