128x128

pennfootball71

Responses from pennfootball71

Little help with REL subwoofers, please?
T series subs not fast enough and made in china I would get 2 S/510’s. Remember even if Maggie’s are affordable they need the very best in electronics and subs for much more expensive speakers to actually work right.  
Lowest priced MC thats better than a Premium MM?
I would just get a grado cart like a $1000 Master3 it has a new elliptical diamond that is way easier to set up and less fussy!  
Help with speaker selection
Your JC1 is a musical amp. You do not need musical speakers like sonus Faber it will be too warm unless you bipass Olympics and go to the more hi fi and accurate Serafino. in your budget I would look at about an 18-20k pair of Vivi Audio Kaya 45. ... 
Young audiophile metal head looking to level up speaker choice
Try a pair of Vivid audio Kaya S12 for about 7k and get a subwoofer to pair with it like a KEF KC62. The other choices are not very dynamic speakers and Buchard is using cheap cheap cheap drivers. Dynaudio is not what it used to be and went downhi... 
Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice
There are actually some Audio dealers that will reimburse you for the plane ticket. If you go see them and buy something,  
Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp
I have a Lampizator;) no need for a VAC!  
Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp
Get a Schiit one you are too far off to get much in that price range that is better unless you get a 20-70k VAC that is the best.  
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
No it’s not the best I have heard by a mile. Taiko Extreme best Sonics. Aurender W20SE my favorite all around  Aurender N30 best if you have the space for 2 chassis.  
Are luxman integrated amps truly balanced?
No Luxman uses a transformer it is colored and not accurate. On single ended it is also too warm and has a wimpy power supply. it is Japanese McIntosh.  
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
Kubala Sosna Elation! I think they are $2500.  
Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer?
If it came with the amp it’s worth nothing because it was free! They are using junk little tiny boards and OP amps! So yes you need a better DAC and better streamer! plan on a budget if 5-10k each and another 2k for each for proper cables!   
Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer?
“Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer?”   does a bear go to the bathroom in the woods?  
Should I update my manufactures power cords?
Your level system is interesting. You SHOULD NEVER PLUG AN AMP INTO A POWER CONDITIONER despite whatever marking bs is saying! if you want better sound just try plugging the power amp directly into the wall first!!!! power conditioners are just ... 
I’m looking for an sleek integrated amp under $15k
@rdk777 the Diablo 333 is 25k and not out for USA and DAC is not out anywhere for it and will be 6k putting it in at 31k. I heard a prototype it was marmite because it was not ready for prime time yet. To be determined!  
I’m looking for an sleek integrated amp under $15k
Mola Mola Kula is 15.8k without a DAC and 8k more with a real Tambaqui Dac destroys all Hegel destroys Naim that is more midfi destroys Gryphon destroys midfi hifi rose Aavik integrated also good I would demo that as well and see what has bet...