pdreher
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| Are Music Reference amps still available new? Yes. http://www.ramlabs-musicreference.com/rm10mk2.htmlYou can also reach out to Audiogoner clio09, as I believe he still works for Music Reference. As an aside, I've owned a vintage Music Reference RM9 MKII for several years (refurbished by Rog... | |
| Bricasti M3 In the house @dpac996... have you tried bypassing your preamp and running direct thru your amp, given the analog volume control?I sold my preamp (Aesthetix Calypso Sig.) after I tried running my DAC with analog volume control direct to my amp. | |
| 10K system Assuming gear is purchased used...Devore O/93 speakers - $5KMusic Reference RM10 tube amp - $1.8KBenchmark DAC3 HGC with analog volume control direct to amp, bypassing need for preamp - $1.7KBluesound Node 2 ($400) or Bluesound Vault 2 ($800)One p... | |
| What Are Your Experiences with Decoupling Products and Your Recommendations? I recommend and use Herbie's "Fat Dots" to couple my Harbeth's to Sound Anchor stands. However, I strongly preferred coupling Sound Anchor stands with supplied steel spikes to the concrete slab floor over carpet vs. using Herbie's Gliders, as the... | |
| YBA 3a amp... it's been many years since I owned this amp, but going off memory, I recall it being class A/B 50 wpm. | |
| Question on streaming, ripping etal...... I use a Bluesound Vault 2 run through an external DAC. Ripped cd’s sound better than streaming via Spotify, but the difference is marginal. I think it’s nice to have both options. If you do go with Bluesound, it’s critical to pair it with an exter... | |
| External DAC connection for Bluesound Node 2i (after "Another streaming newbie" thread) I'm using an optical cable (paid around $100, but don't recall the brand). It's connected to my Audio Aero Capitol Reference DAC/CPD and sounds wonderful... much, much better than the Bluesound internal DAC in my Vault 2. | |
| What to upgrade to? You can probably find a demo pair of Harbeth 40.2's for $12K and use the remaining $8K upgrading your analog system. | |
| Your "Best of..." audio manufacturer in each state Missouri - Herron Audio and Clayton Audio | |
| Any Line Magnetic LM34IA owners here? I prefer GL KT88's to their KT77's, at least in my Music Reference RM9 MK2 amp... but it's really horses for courses, as we all hear differently and system synergy is critical. | |
| Thinking of buying a pair of Splendor D7.2... If I had $10K to spend, I'd snap up the used pair of Spendor SP 1/2E's for sale on US Audiomart for only $1,290. I'd pair that with a used Leben or Line Magnetic integrated and used Luxman DA-06 DAC, fed by your CDP (as a transport) and a Bluesou... | |
| DartZeel CTH-8550 vs PS Audio BHK 300 Mononlocks Dart without question. | |
| Has anyone had a laser replaced in a Audio Research CD-3 MKII That's nuts. I'd be hesitant to buy ARC gear knowing this. | |
| Harbeths new Extented Defination From what I read, Harbeth is using the term "XD" as an upgrade version their existing line of speakers. Changes focus on a different crossover (similar to their anniversary versions) and new finishes. | |
| I wouod like a power cord recomendation that's in the budget category I always used Cardas Golden Reference with my Calypso and Calypso Signature.... about $250/$300 used. |