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| Speakers sound too bright. It all about matching the preamp and power amp to the speakers. You're not going to go out and buy a Krell amp for them speakers, yikes too bright. You can try different interconnects to change the sound as well, you know to soften up the sound an... | |
| Need recommendation for repair service in CA bay area - McCormack DNA-1 The repair may be bigger than you think. Lately the pre-driver board on the DNA series may have failed traces, and the entire board will have to be replaced. Call SMc audio for further details. | |
| Has it all been worth it? You're chasing something that is unattainable or something that don't exist in most cases especially if you have been doing this for quite some time. When you finally get a system that sounds great then leave well enough alone. Make sure you have ... | |
| Sonic Frontiers preamp in standby mode Could it be that as long as the unit is plugged in it is in standby mode even when the power button is in the off position? | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative” Eric, working for one company for over forty years is quite an accomplishment. I don't see this new generation staying with one company that long, not that they don't want to, the opportunity is just not there. You have quite a few recommendation... | |
| HAVE CABLES EVER TAKEN YOUR SYSTEM FROM SOUNDING JUST OK TO SOUNDING GREAT? Experiences ? calvinj, it sounds like a good way to go. I think for people that have very revealing systems will be more inclined to hear a big difference. A few years back I was testing a well-known highly reviewed amp. After careful listening I couldn't under... | |
| HAVE CABLES EVER TAKEN YOUR SYSTEM FROM SOUNDING JUST OK TO SOUNDING GREAT? Experiences ? Essentially cables are a sort of tone control, and they are system dependent. Yes, they do make a significant difference whether it's good or bad. Just be prepared to shell out some bucks to experiment. | |
| Bose buys McIntosh Now I can sleep at night knowing the Bose company has finally acquired Mcintosh. But isn't that like Radio Shack buying out Conrad Johnson? | |
| After 20 years, in the market for a power amp I'm sticking with Conrad Johnson because it just sounds right. Besides they are backed up by excellent service in the rare case you ever need repair. Any move from here will be to a class D but will still hold on to the CJ gear. | |
| The end of physical media is neigh Some might see the benefit of AI but many know that it was not designed to help humanity. Most of us have enough media to get us through until the last light flickers on AI | |
| Ugliest Component of the Year 2024! If the component looks like it fell out of an ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down, then you know you got ugly! On the other hand, a thing of beauty is a joy forever. The look of a component has a big influence (psychological) as to what... | |
| ???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard??? Here is one you should highly consider, the new "Unico Primo" made in Italy, has one tube with a Mosfet output stage and is being raved about. Retails for around $1,500.00. | |
| ???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard??? I'm sure there are some good integrateds out there and they can be space-savers but your options will be limited unless it has preamp outputs and power amp ins. | |
| Would like to try a tube preamp after years of solid state and hybrid Correction above, make sure the pre has enough gain to drive your power amp. | |
| Would like to try a tube preamp after years of solid state and hybrid Whatever preamp you settle on, make sure the preamp has enough gain to drive your preamp. |