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| What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase? I have three completely different recommendations, each capable of outstanding sound quality, but each approaches that very differently. +1 for Monitor Audio. The Silver 500 7G ($3400/pr) is simply the finest speaker available under $5000 per pai... | |
| What is the most overlooked consideration? None, absolutely none, of this matters if your room is not properly treated. There is simply no way you can properly hear what even an average system is capable of without proper room acoustics, let alone the finer points of equipment sound and in... | |
| We Need To Talk About Ones And Zeroes "The digital data rides on an analog signal that can pick up noise" I think you're trying to explain Wi-Fi, which is a Layer 2 Data Link Protocol, as is Ethernet. Layer 3 Network Protocols, like TCP/IP, handle all the logical addressing, rout... | |
| Best Cheap DAC Streamer For under $100 you can get an Amazon Echo and a patch cable that connects to your Linn's Auxiliary input. If you're an Amazon Prime member, youre almost done. Use the Amazon Music App to connect Amazon Music as your source. For a $99 annual upgrad... | |
| Integrated that blew you away @noodlyarm Love the Krell K300i, just can't recommend it given the current status (or non-status, really) of the company. Having been burnt by a disappearing manufacturer once, I have no intent of repeating the experience, or recommending someone ... | |
| Integrated that blew you away @gochurchgo My mental notes on the 5805 was one of it being dead neutral tonally, very dynamic and well controlled in the bass, and very quiet (likely a result of proper gainstaging in the design process) especially in the MC mode. If anything it ... | |
| Integrated that blew you away Here's three, plus a fourth ringer. 1) McIntosh MA-252 100W/ch Tube/Solid state Hybrid. For $4500, and a whole lot of retro styling and a decent MM phono input, this is hands down, a bargain. 2) Luxman 509Z. At $12,495, its the top of the Luxm... | |
| OT: Espresso machines Twenty-five years ago i started an IT consultancy gig at Starbucks HQ. My on-boarding consisted of a two hour lesson on coffee making in the break room, one of many in the building. Each was equipped with a 4-head Marzocco machine, 3 types of bean... | |
| How Much to Spend on Turntable, Cart., Phono Pre Here's 4 pairings to consider. Each represents a different level of value, and each needs no apologies in its price class. 1) Audio Technica AT-LP-7 and AT 520EB cart. The LP-7 is simply the best table I've found under $1000. Everything is there... | |
| Selling collection directly in the pacific northwest? You may find some stuff is harder to sell online than others, or just run out of patience with C-list bottom feeders and their lowball offers, and at that point, Hawthorne is your best bet. I do look forward to you posting a list - im always int... | |
| Need Recommendation for Coffee Shop Stage I: JBL 4309 and a WEEM amp. You should be able to do this for $2000. This will get you started, and give you a clear path forward. Stage 2: Either a 2nd zone like the first or a subwoofer. Whichever serves the needs of the business the bes... | |
| Speakers for leading edge, transients, speed and big sound +1 more for the JBLs. And no dicking around on eBay or Reverb, or some garage-built, unserviceable wet-dream of questionable provenance. Just world-class engineering and build quality, Plus a real warranty, and near-guaranteed resell ability. Musi... | |
| What are the most balanced relatively neutral cartridges at each price level ? Under $500? Ortofon 2m Bronze or Hana EH. Under $1000? Ortofon 2m Black or Hana SL or SH Mk 2. Also, The Hana S Mk 2 carts are probably the best overall value available. Under $2000? Hana SL or SH, Over $2000? Hana Umami Blue ($2500) or Red (... | |
| Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget One speaker not mentioned is the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G. Stereophile Class A rated, Absolute Sound, HI-Fi News, Soundstage, and about any other magazine who listened to them gave them highest reviews and 'Best of ...' awards. My first thought... | |
| Chinese DAC's @vinylvalet @fthompson251 @nonoise Thank you. My realization of global supply chains began with a 1984 VW Jetta, engine and transmission made in Germany, tires from Brazil, Glass from the US, stereo from Japan, wheels from Italy and body built and... |