overthemoon
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| Dedicated headphone amp vs Headphone socket on amp @ghdprentice +1 i encourage you to consider your requirements. Also you may find a good demo or used item available Is this a stay at home system? My headphone and amp combination has a slightly different presentation that my main system. ... | |
| Audio Research LS28SE vs McIntosh C53 Tube vs SS - a wonderful challenge to have. I really like ARC but am still uncomfortable with dealing with tubes. Yet I don’t mind changing the oil in my car. In the end it’s about choices and if you can audition, audition and understand the n... | |
| ??? Listening Levels & Musical Styles ??? I have noticed my volume levels changed as my system changed over the years. I regularly play music with dBs peaking in the mid 80s for all genre. | |
| Music streaming You can likely get free trials with both Tidal and Qobuz. | |
| Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors I encourage you to experiment. I tried it with Moon 390 and M400s through Sonus faber Olympica Nova Vs. I heard a difference- the noise floor dropped and specifically the lower frequencies seemed to be clearer. And I switched back and forth be... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers… a sampling of the complete catalog. | |
| Vinyl playback - lack of bass? This is not my experience. Prior to improving the isolation of my turntable there I felt there was an advantage to the quality of sound between analog and digital above 65-70 dbs. I has an HRS isolation system and that is no longer the case. I... | |
| Dan D'Agostino Pendulum Intergrated review I heard the amp powering Wilson’s new Watt Puppies - I was impressed. The sound was dynamic, finessed and it surprised me on its ability to fill the rather large room. It is better than any other $15k integrated I have recently heard. I ex... | |
| is McIntosh known for good dynamics? I have owned McIntosh and I felt my system had wonderful dynamics. And it certainly can present a wonderful listening experience. I also feel the house sound has a slight veil - in auditioning alternative options I preferred ‘house sound’ of oth... | |
| Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead I have owned both. And I cannot rationalize the M462 over 611s if the cost is irrelevant based on performance alone. There are other implications including space, logistics of set-up and connectivity that could favor a stereo versus monoblocks. ... | |
| Wilson Watt Puppies 50th year Anniversary model @ritter06 enjoy! | |
| Do You Unplug Equipment During Thunderstorms? No. I have a Shunyata conditioner and whole house breaker. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? The dust cover (I am enjoying streaming a classic rock playlist- yep being lazy) | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Black dog by Led Zeppelin In the words of Ice Cube, “It’s a good day” | |
| And the biggest influence on sound quality is... What about the listener? Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, isn’t it? |