papafrgog
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| dac recommendations for turntable listener? Glad you isolated the difference the room can make. It can transform the sound of any system, typically at a lower expense (and significantly less risk) than new electronic gear. Good acoustics will allow you to accurately assess your system and a... | |
| Found a Milty Zerostat alternative Thiis was a great read. I've continuously wondered if my old Zerostats were still working. I got the first one probably in 1970 and 2 more since then. I've also had reasonable results with the Walker Audio Talisman I remember a tiny spark on t... | |
| Lush and Romantic Tube Amps OP-You have received many excellent amplifier recommendations above. But +1 for what @rodman99999 says. You can further refine the sound by rolling tubes. Based on your objective, NOS Mullards and Telefunkens would be an excellent starting poi... | |
| Lumin U2 vs Aurender N200 @audiom3 The U2 doesn't have an external PSU. It has a built-in linear PSU. Right you are. My unit is the Lumin U1. | |
| The new Linn LP12 50th Anniversary edition I own a LP12 Klimax, and run a Lyra Etna. My sentimental side led me to a suspension TT. I think many people (including me) get surprised by its sensitivity to vibration/footfall. I expect the 50th anniversary edition is no different. Sure, I ha... | |
| Lumin U2 vs Aurender N200 I have not listened to the Aurender units, but understand them to be high quality. My Mac MB100 was decent, but continually a source of issues. I gave up on it and purchased a new Lumin U2 (not a mini). The external power supply makes a signific... | |
| My Impossible hum issue. OP, read your post and I have experienced a similar issue (and commented on it before) with TT/LOMC and hum/hiss in background. I know how frustrating this was for me, and feel your pain. My problem was caused by my wireless router and likely po... | |
| Hum on Tube Amp - Can't find source The responses I read all seem helpful. I had a LF hum that drove me crazy. Don't know if this is relevant to your situation, but mine was caused by interference from my wireless router that was close to my equipment stack. The router was at the ... | |
| New Dedicated Line - Almost No improvement @lowrider57 I think the grounding issue has assumed a life of its own, per the above comments. I used 1/2 or 5/8 solid copper pipe (not an iron/copper grounding rod., 6 feet long. We drilled straight down, hammered the rod in and then filled th... | |
| New Dedicated Line - Almost No improvement I have 2 dedicated 20 amp 14ga copper lines to my audio equipment. Transparent Audio power conditioning, Furutech duplex outlets in our new home. A giant difference to me. My electrical contractor also paid attention to the number of motors on t... | |
| Two audio components no one really talks about agree - great forum topic and one that hits home for me 1. I think everyone in this hobby appreciates how impactful room acoustics are to the listening experience. IMO, no piece of gear/equipment (regardless of price) can totally correct a bad l... | |
| Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed? OP, you've received a lot of good advice, I wanted to offer my personal experience. I like the "lush" tube sound and the detail of digital. I have been very satisfied with with my Aesthetix Romulus Eclipse model (CD + DAC). There is also a DAC ... | |
| Thinking Hybrid Integrated. My system is all Aesthetix hybrid - Atlas amp, Romulus DAC/CD & Janus Pre Eclipse models. I have rolled tubes to please my ear, and have nothing but good things to say about the sound, reliability and aesthetics (sorry, couldn't help myself). ... | |
| Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC) I was in the same place. I love my DAC - Aesthetix Romulus Eclipse with Telefunken & Amperex. But my McIntosh MB100 was no good in many different ways. It had to go. So - the Lumin U1 was my choice and the reliability, sound and interface h... | |
| What makes the biggest difference in sound quality? Of the choices provided, my experience is that interconnects and speaker cables first, power cabling, and then fuses. I believe the answer is relative to the quality/performance of the item getting replaced. For example, going from 14 gauge Kimbe... |