oldschool1948
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| Preamp for Bryston 4b3 & Tannoy Cheviots LTA microZOTL is an excellent preamp. Tubes last up to 10,000 hours, and are not expensive to replace. They have a 14 day return policy. Trust me, it won’t take 14 days to see how good it is. | |
| I2S Input - Is It Better? For a long time, I used a USB cable between my Innous Zenith streamer and PS Audio DSD DAC. A few years ago, I purchased a Matrix X-SPDIF 2 DDC and a i2s HDMI cable. I inserted the Matrix between the Zenith and DDC. There is a very noticeable S... | |
| Going Tubing For about 5 years, I used a PS Audio BHK Signature hybrid preamp and BHK250 hybrid power amp. I really loved the sound. Now I use an LTA microZOTL tube preamp with my BHK amp. That combo sounds noticeably better with no listening fatigue. The LTA ... | |
| Help me find a pre-amp @tyray Used ones are hard to find. Call Alex at Alma Audio. Alex is a good guy and I think he'll work with you on the price. Having said that, I recommend the LTA microZOTL preamp. The microZOTL is lower priced, and it sounds noticeably bette... | |
| The time has come and I request advice... @kennyc I had no issue running Roon on my Innous Zenith. I have a lifetime Roon subscription, having said that, I no longer use Roon on my Zenith because I use Innous Sense instead. Roon certainly has more bells & whistles than Sense, but ... | |
| Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig... @2psyop I've used Technics TTs for almost 40 years. In the 80's, I started with an SL-1200 and still have a SL-1600M2 that I purchased in 1984. In my main system, I have a SL-1200G. The build quality is impeccable, and, like all higher end Tech... | |
| Opinions on NAD please @sandrodg73 If you want an excellent sounding preamp, try the LTA microZOTL preamp. After auditioning one for a few days, I ordered one to replace my PS Audio BHK preamp, which I've been otherwise happy with for quite a few years. IMO, the micr... | |
| Preamp - what's the purpose? @arnold_h Paul McGowan from PS Audio was always saying “the best preamp is no preamp” and I tend to agree with him. I ran my DSD DAC directly to my BHK250 power amp. It sounded kinda flat, and by no means as good as when I ran the DAC throug... | |
| It's your streamer, not your modem @audioman58 I hope you are right about the Audio Art Signature digital power. I ordered one last Friday. | |
| Opinions on NAD please In the early 90's, I used three NAD 7120 receivers for about 10 years. They sounded great with my vintage speakers and worked perfectly. In 2018, I purchased a NAD Master Series M12 preamp/DAC and M22v2 power amp. The build quality was excelle... | |
| Humminguru record cleaner +1 @rvpiano | |
| Preamp advice +1 Linear Tube Audio microZOTL. Excellent sounding and very reasonably priced. Luxman CL-38uC. Excellent sounding, high gain. | |
| Help me find a pre-amp @OP. I am also looking for a new preamp. My power amp is a BHK250. I have a PS Audio BHK preamp and I just finished home auditioning an LTA microZOTL preamp. I prefer the microZOTL - it has a more delicate, but full smooth, sound. I can hear mo... | |
| The Sound Quality Of Commercially Pre-Recorded Reel-To-Reel Albums I’ve had a Teac X-10R since 1981. During the 80’s and very early 90’s, I recorded about thirty 10.5” reels of old school soul/R&B and contemporary jazz albums. Each tape is dbx encoded. I don’t know how, but my dbx tapes sound better than t... | |
| Audio Mirror WAVE tube based line-stage is one of StereoTimes 2023 Most wanted Components For $13K, you'd think it would also have a Tape Loop. |