plutos
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| What is most important part of a system? I agree that it all starts from a source, but if preamp is not able to deliver it without veiling and distorting the signal, the source makes no big difference. Most mid-fi preamps are actually not able to transmit everything that a good source ha... | |
| Is Audio Bluebook dead? I agree that Audiogon bluebook is not accurate. They even can`t get the production dates and retail prices right. For certain brands it`s total mess there. | |
| Is Audio Bluebook dead? Bad thing abut Hifishark is that it brings up listings from pages like Kalaydo, Quoka, Gumtree, etc. that are fully loaded with repetitive scam listings and ridiculous prices.Plus it also loads listings from many other unsafe marketplaces an... | |
| What ever happened to Krell ? dave_b,What disc spinners have you owned previoustly? | |
| What ever happened to Krell ? I have noticed that similar change has also occurred in the Wadia family. No more house sized digital players. | |
| What is most important part of a system? JitterGeek to usEt tu, Brute? LOL :) geoffkaitMy personal thoughts are; Sh*t in = Sh*t out. If the source is poor, anything downstream is just reproducing, and perhaps trying to compensate. +1 to crazyeddy also for taking my words | |
| What is most important part of a system? geoffkait, English is not my first language, so I can`t express myself very skillfully. I see your wonderful writing and I think What a U doing here?.... Please let us know when your book comes to sale? | |
| Agoners: Need Advice! Have 3K to spend on an Amp, what do I do with no way to audition? Yes Bryston is also very good, but sound wise (in my book) it is still miles behind Pass.Want to do even better than Pass?Burmester may be a contender (from 956 to up) but that may already be a taste war........? | |
| What is most important part of a system? LOL :=)Yep, agree, everyone is right....Every link on the chain is as important as other.OK, I´m bit off from the start, but we need to definite the term "system" first....?I scent that OP probably thought of a physical/electronical gear?If so, my... | |
| Agoners: Need Advice! Have 3K to spend on an Amp, what do I do with no way to audition? We all accept Your option but the McCormack (maybe new) is not in the same realm as Pass Labs (maybe old) ... | |
| Oppo Sonica DAC Expected this fall Many thanks Hikmer for the description!Seems like Sonica is a great Dac for playing DSD.Sadly there are not much DSD selection for mortals.Can you please try some PCM vs your 105 (or maybe some other player)? | |
| Wilson Audio Haters I believe that the word "hate" is used far too often to describe what is more accurately disagreement or difference of opinion. In the current environment any opposing perspective is so quickly (and easily) deemed to be hate (ful).Well said ... | |
| Agoners: Need Advice! Have 3K to spend on an Amp, what do I do with no way to audition? <Krell-Pass owner disclaimer> Have owned KAV-2250 and FPB line. For $3k I would take Pass X series any day over the Krell. | |
| What is most important part of a system? Music :) | |
| Meridian 508 CD repair? I suggest to clean a lens with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) first. In majority of cases proper lens cleaning solves the problem. |