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| How old is too old? I bought my Crown International in 1980. I used it for 45 years. The model was Pl-1 power amp, and SL-1 preamp. I was impressed the pre-amp had a separate gain adjustable phono amp. I retired it 4 years ago. I now stream and burn cds on an Innuos... | |
| DAC suggestions? I like my Shiit Byfrost. It is 5 years old, and does a great job. It delivers low solid bass, velvet voices, and nice top end. I listen for hours, no fatigue. | |
| What is your audio axiom? When I built my first pair of speakers, I was at the JBL profession dealer. I was purchasing upgrade components going from Two way, to three way speakers. The manager was with a guy dressed in a suit and they approached me in conversation. The sui... | |
| A principle guiding the wise audiophile life It takes about 6 months for speakers to get broken in to sound their best. The room you place your system in is as important as the components you have picked for your system. What matters most, is you like the sound of your system. 5 years ag... | |
| Help Needed - Popping sound when powering on a new setup! Yep, got a love sequecial power on power strips! | |
| Encouraging people to consider a traditional 2 channel stereo system. I would have nothing but 2 channel the or Hi Fi audio. Surround for movies only. | |
| Footers under new speakers The thing about bass. I found Mid Fi JBLs will pound at mid bass kick like few others. The more expensive JBLs do good throughout the spectrum. Other speakers have a low resonance at lower volume levels with more of a majestic deep bass sound. Kl... | |
| Footers under new speakers My tower speakers weigh 85lbs each. This sounds funny, but give it a try, it worked for me. I have carpet on a cement slab as well. The funny is I tried spiked plastic furniture grips that have adhesive I got at Walmart cheap. They have no problem... | |
| Streamer recommendation I have an Innous Mini Mk III. I like the sound. It has a built in streamer for Deezer, QObuz,Title. It can act as a Room core if need be. I find the built in library management from Innous to be good. It also has a CD ripper to an internal hard ... | |
| A controversial takes on low cost speakers with a lesson... I have compared lower budget with mid fi. They sound good. For many people, good enough. However, in my opinion, the quickness, the rhythm, the bass control, to keep detail in a way that it's just not music, but a remarkable experience every time ... | |
| Problem with system I own a Shiit Brfrost and have for 5 years. It still works perfect. 1. Try new quality interconnects between the the DAC and the preamp input. Optical between the steamer, CD, might be a good idea. This is a big one 2. RFI in the voltage lin... | |
| Seeking Advice to Improve My Audio System ($1000 Budget) Check out the innous Zin Mini MK III. Burn your CDs to a hard drive streamer. It organized my CD collection with album label icons. Also you can stream Deezer, Title, Qobuz and other providers. Play internet radio too. You can play any album as c... | |
| Streaming recommendations For a budget streamer you will love, the bluesound 2i. Easiest to use interface and best for the money. | |
| Phono Stage - The great analog tragedy I was very impressed back in 1980 when Crown international came out with the SL One preamp which came with an adjustable input sensitivity adjustment for different cartridges gain characteristics. A great idea for a $600.00 preamp. Not many other ... | |
| Need a solid surge protector that’s non-current limiting. Tripplite 1800w power conditioner. I have a Furman power strip with RFI filtering ahead of it. The power conditioner also has added RFI filtering, plus voltage regulation for high or low voltage which will stress electrical components. I have grea... |