pinthrift
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| Looking for a CD player Hi sounasega,I'm currently using a Focusrite Clarett 4Pro DAC from a PC lossless source and an Intona galvanic isolation device...the combo in the neighborhood of $900. The Clarett affords options of balanced, unbalanced and subwoofer(s) usage. ... | |
| How old are you? ...only needed one nap whilst reading this thread, so that would make me 74. House parties with live music with extended family created the need for fidelity, especially timbre, realism to actual sounds. Tossed out of school band as a drummer by... | |
| Are there any tube amps that don't give off any--- Hi daveyf...You didn't address power requirements and such. I am extremely happy with my newly purchased Music Reference RM-10 MK II used in my tiny dedicated studio. It sports 4 small EL84 power tubes that produce a healthy 35W per channel. If... | |
| Your most indispensable "tweak"? Hey All, Over the counter...inexpensive...effective for wax "producers" ...better than having "dry ears" btw. https://www.debrox.com/For the more adventurous: http://marigoaudio.com/the-audiophile-voice/Controversial, but do some research...I ha... | |
| Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned? For we "silver-hair's"... the Hegeman Hapi 2 Preamp at full price was a steal. Chapman T-4 2-way monitor loudspeakers, same. Now, computer sourced lossless rips of great redbook and HDCD playback ~~ ditto lossless streaming. Budget room tuning ... | |
| Streaming for beginner Hi mbiondo...Just a reminder for Folks, TIDAL has a military discount for top tier streaming at $11.99USD per month with potential to 24/96 lossless. Tried Qobuz and Prime...settled on TIDAL. More Peace, Pin. | |
| Tubes? Dave, A simple try might be to relieve your McIntosh 601s from doing deep bass duty to the Revels, letting your new subs do the heavy lifting from say 80hZ down from your preamplifier. I use a Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB Audio Interface DAC to div... | |
| Tubes? Hi Dave,In recent years I've had the good fortune of sampling some great amps in large systems, smaller systems in homes plus brick and mortar. Makes include three modern Nelson Pass amps (great,) 300B amps including a tricked out pair of Deja Vu... | |
| You know you are an Audiophile when: Hey, fun link,~~So, my then GF's first visit to my house, all the seat, couch cushions are stacked in corners and "first bounce" in sound room..a deliberate decision.."this is me." ..going on 26 years now. ~~Mid 80's driving home on Maine Turnpik... | |
| Sub $1k Power Conditioners? Any Assistance Appreciated... Hi cjlundberg https://www.amazon.com/Panamax-M4300-PM-Outlet-Clean-Power/dp/B000SXWGDI/ref=sr_1_4?crid=SXQ5GHQJ2TEH&dchild=1&keywords=panamax+mr4300&qid=1592590296&sprefix=panamax+mr%2Cpopular%2C156&sr=8-4 ...with good lines ... | |
| Tweaks that work? (yes very subjective topic) Oh, and another freebee..every 6 months or so, turn of the mains power switch(s) to your power and to your dedicated line(s) to maintain clean contact. This can be part of the periodic cleaning of all electrical contacts...audio hygiene. :) Pin | |
| Tweaks that work? (yes very subjective topic) Hrmmm...a good topic to get jettisoned. Speaker placement general, then, angle fore and aft, side to side...tiny increments...do the work. Adjust sweet-spot if necessary. Taking measurements all around helps. Resonances: LARGE (cd shelves, win... | |
| How Do You Live The Audiophile Life Hi paul6001This is the best, plain speaking primer I've come across in all my years: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Sound-Uncomplicated-Choosing-Equipment/dp/0688064248/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me= ...subsequently, learn all you can abou... | |
| Need speaker cable Hi Sudharl,Blue Jeans Cable for value and dependability. " Ultrasonically-Welded Connections on Terminated Speaker Cables." Happy tunes and keep your stick flat on the ice.More Peace, Pin | |
| Why don’t tube amps sound like tubes anymore? My longtime audio buddy Thurston has "given up" on tubes several times. Yet, here he is, using 300B monoblocks after trying three modern Nelson Pass designs. He pushes the envelope (mods) on his gear and things fail, generally tubes. I like the... |