oldschool1948
Responses from oldschool1948
Experiences Selling Stuff On Audiogon? I’ve had excellent buying and selling experiences on Audiogon and US Audio Mart. I only buy from people with a good selling history. I only sell to people with a good buying history and/or verified PayPal account. I don’t try to sell high-end ge... | |
Are all of these NOS tube inventories real? How have we not consumed them already? I'm new to tubes. Where's a reliable place to find Tungsram PCC88 / 7DJ8's | |
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000 I went from an Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE DAC to a PS Audio DirectStream DAC. While the Tubadour is a very, very good DAC, the DirectStream DAC sounds closer to my analog rig; it is also smoother with more detail. | |
Using 15 Amp Power Cord in 20 Amp Receptacle Thanks everyone for your input. Everything is hooked and working fine (and better). | |
Using 15 Amp Power Cord in 20 Amp Receptacle Currently, I’m using the power amp in a 15 amp receptacle with no issue. My concern is using my phono pre in a 20 amp receptacle. | |
Using 15 Amp Power Cord in 20 Amp Receptacle OK. I’ll give the 20 amp receptacle a try. | |
Speaker cables Mid High end I used Morrow Audio speaker cables and interconnects with very good results. I upgraded speaker cables to Audioquest Rocket 88. It was a very noticeable improvement. | |
Control volume with DAC or Preamp? I have a PS Audio BHK preamp and DirectStream DAC. I set the DAC at 100% and control volume with the preamp. Works for me. I have a pure analog McIntosh system were I often control the volume using the MC2600 power amps gain controls and the 31... | |
High end Class D amps? I used a NAD M22v2 for a couple of years. The NAD M22v2 build quality is superb. It's the only class D that I've ever owned. The SQ was quite good and it drove my Tannoy DC8Ti 89db speakers with ease.I replaced it with a BHK 250 and of course t... | |
Streamer's without built in DAC options? +1 on Innous. I'm quite satisfied with my Zenith MKII and have no plans to upgrade. | |
Integrated Tube Amp Demo LTA tubes last between 5000 to 10000 hours. | |
Integrated Tube Amp Demo +1 LTA UltraLinear Integrated | |
Buying a DAC when you can't try it first +1 On the Audio Mirror Tubadour MKIII SE DACFor streamers, give Innous a look | |
Analog vs digital? I used to think the same until I learned more about digital and put more into it. My enjoyment is now equal with a nod to digital for convenience. +1I always thought vinyl was by far the best sound I’d heard before I spent the time and money find... | |
Looking for a vinylesk sounding DAC The Tubadour MKIII SE is a wonderful sounding DAC. I upgraded to a PS Audio DirectStream DAC. It sounds very, very close to my vinyl rig. |