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Best Bang for the Buck Upgrade
" Bang for the Buck " B 4 any component upgrade, or speaker replacement ( last resort ), I  suggest that you decouple your speakers from the floor. This will eliminate, or minimize, the vibrations going from speakers into the floor and reflecting... 
Schiit Mini loko+
" Adding another electronic box to the signal chain is not my idea of fixing anything."   Well then, maybe we all should just trash our systems, and listen to live music. Get the Loki, nothing to lose.  
Do I need a DAC?
Either, you purchase a good CDP ( good on board DAC), or a transport plus a separate DAC. You will be better served by the separate DAC, and a separate preamp. I would stay away from all-in-one components. If your concerned about the the expense o... 
Slow used market right now?
I have been visiting this site for a long time. It is likely due to the Christmas season, which is very brief. It usually starts to pickup in January. Unlike the summer months which are very slow. Going forward, I expect: With inflation, due to... 
Underpowered?
B 4 you do anything, check the connections on the back of each speaker. Are they connected to the lower terminals? If not, that may be the reason they are lacking bass.  
What a pile of Schiit
Yes, that is strange.  I see, on their website: under Products, left hand column, under Upgrades, the Phono Card is offered for the Asgard 3.  or- Do this: order the stand alone Mani for $129.  
30 to 50 watts seems to be all I desire
It is the gain on both the preamp and power amp that effects the use of the volume control. I have a tubed pre, with adj. gain, combined with a 27db of gain on my amp. The pre`s gain set to 16 db= too loud; volume at 9:00, the pre`s gain set to 8... 
30 to 50 watts seems to be all I desire
@joey54 You getting too high of a volume, past 9 o’clock, has nothing to do with an impedance mismatch. It is the high gain on your preamp combined with the gain of your amplifier. The impedance mismatch may cause a roll off on the bass from your ... 
Best Band That Never Was
Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem  
Great experience with audio society and local tech
@hilde45 "I don't feel at liberty to broadcast the tech's name" I understand. Best regards  
Great experience with audio society and local tech
@ghaslley Thank you. I may visit someday  
Great experience with audio society and local tech
@hilde45 " elucidate more information"  Your post focused on the Tech., within your audio society. There are some, here, who may be searching for a tech. to do services and/or upgrades. Your answer to my inquiry was too brief and vague.  
Great experience with audio society and local tech
No name? With 104,094 sq mi, and a pop. of 5.7 mil people, it would be kinda challenge to locate.  Oh, well. Thanks a bunch.  
Great experience with audio society and local tech
Great advice. What audio society do you belong to, or where are you from? Someone, here, may want to get in contact with your local tech.  
Berkeley Audio Design - is there a reason why these go up for sale if they are that good
@pindac - Very good post! It ought to be considered to be put within the introduction to the AudiogoN website.