philgo01

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Dealers Who Refuse to Honor Their Published Web Prices
So happy to hear someone's positive B&H photo experience.  I had something similar (Black Friday) and missed the deadline by less than a day.  Sadly, they won't honor it.... Oh well...  
Case in point: a $90,000 power cord by ASUNZ
Cables DO make a difference but the laws of diminishing returns is alive and well...  Personally, I am thrilled with sub $50 cables and save/invest for the future...  
Jay’s Audio Lab is shutting down
Been following him for a few years.  Unfortunately, 100% of what he covers are priced more than an automobile but I am simply curious.. His presentation style is a bit off-putting to me (I feel he is LECTURING ME but that’s me) and has the tendenc... 
What is your vinyl commitment?
Happy as can be with about a $3K commitment for Fluance turntable, Hana cartridge and PSAudio phono pre-amp.  
MBL Insolvent
Sad to hear but the ultra high end 2 channel market is so minuscule and the prices they are asking sometimes costs more than an Audi SUV or even a Rolls Royce, it is not surprising.  The economics is just tough...  
Solutions for converting vinyl to 256 DSD?
The other issue I see is the "MetaData"...  Steaming services have these all set up.    
!!!OK OK - I'm Big Enough To Admit I Was DEAD WRONG!!! Class D Doesn't Always Suck!!!
Bruno Putzeys is a legend in the Class D amplification space.    
ARE SUPER EXPENSIVE STREAMERS REALLY WORTH IT
I am sure the more expensive streamers are better but at what cost ?  Just like a Rolls Royce Phantom is a much better vehicle but at $500K, I would be very happy with a $100K Audi A8 and have $400K in the bank...  
Why does USB feature so much in discussions about DACs when the newer HDMI seems better?
My take: Audio Video HDMI is only available within the video world.  BluRay players that can play SACDs works only with Home Theater receivers that can decode DSD. I only have experience with SAME BRANDED BluRay and HT Receivers. Not sure how well... 
DarTzeel’s new direction
Never understood hi-fi equipment that costs more than an automobile...  
Upgrade speakers or DAC
Speakers will always make the biggest different in sound quality, bar none.  The question is when does one stop ?  
Best streamer, don't want Roon, don't want a screen, A DAC is OK but not necessary
I never understood the pricing structure of pure digital sources  beyond say a couple of grand USD.  I am an electrical engineer by training and can confirm that electronically, bits are bits.   The power supply, DAC and analog stage do matter as... 
A switch for 3 amps
I have an SET Class A Tube AMP and a Marantz SS amp connected to a Douk Audio "LITTLE BEAR". It can also drive two sets of speakers too so you have up to 4 amp/speaker combination. Key is the Little Bear presents a LOAD to the tube amp even if not... 
I need a recommendation on Class D amp
I really enjoy my Marantz Model 30 integrated...  In addition, Bruno Putzey's is a highly regarded Class D audio engineer.  
Eric Carmen
And Celine Dion took ALL BY MYSELF into a totally different level...  Hope she is recovering...