pokey77
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| What is the best BNC Digital Cable under $4,000? Arggh. Hate when that happens. Meant to say "Let's be helpful to the OP, not hi-jack their thread." | |
| What is the best BNC Digital Cable under $4,000? @mzkmxcv - please stop with the "that's not proof though". The only proof needed is for you to hear a difference that is worth paying for. See @geoffkait comment above.Agreed, please, please stop with all this off-track discussion and get back to ... | |
| What is the best BNC Digital Cable under $4,000? @mzkmxcv - well, seems this has turned into the devolving topic of "prove it works to me". Well, the only way it can be proved to anyone is to listen with your own ears. A few have suggested that in a polite manner.@mrc4u - I'd suggest you talk to... | |
| Well maybe it IS my hearing @erik_squires"Buy what your ears tell you have value, and don't be swayed by crowds." You summed it up nicely. I hope you enjoy using the tone controls on your new Luxman 507, as your ears direct you of course.Cheers | |
| Difference Between DAC Types @jaybe It's not so much about the chip. But it is all about the implementation. @elizabeth Agree with much you say. In the end, by the DAC you like the sound of BEST, regardless of chip. | |
| What is proper ratio of money spent on amp/preamp/integrated vs speakers? 1:1? There is no ratio of $$ per component. It is all about component/speaker synergy. My amp/pre amp cost nearly twice as much as my speakers, but it works tremendously well. | |
| Stage III Concepts Cables - Any Advice/Feedback/Thoughts is deeply appreciated. @fsmithjack So, how is the Stage III/Soulution combo working now?BTW, thanks for the digital recommendations above. I'm just using a Heimdall 2 AES connection with my N10, but will look into further upgrades at some point. If I read your comments ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD @mattnshilp Will be eager to read your VPI review/write-up. Hope all is going well in your new pursuits. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt,I guess you are now the Dr. Audiophile/Reviewer! Best of luck in ALL you do. | |
| What are the top 3 dream speakers you wanna buy next regardless of price? MBL 101 X-treme with all MBL electronicsTAD E-1 with TAD electronics | |
| Stage III Concepts Cables - Any Advice/Feedback/Thoughts is deeply appreciated. @fsmithjack Very interesting thread. Been following along and initially thought, "wow these Stage III wires are expensive" and now I'm following along to see how they fair. I will probably take a closer look at the line. I think that if you found ... | |
| Visit to Excel Audio @erik_squiresGlad you took the drive down to Newport. Mike is a great guy. He is all things in the audio universe! He has excellent ability to assemble a system and get that synergy that we all desire. I've watched him do it many times and can att... | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux @erik_squiresHi Erik,I know Mike very well and he took very good care of you, just like he does everyone. I believe you heard the 507 uXII with the Harbeth 30.2s? I was in on Sunday and heard the 30.2s and then we switched to the SHL5plus. Both Ha... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD @mattnshilp Been a while since we've heard from you. Hope all is well and you'll be able to update us on your journey. Be well.... | |
| My sacrilegeous question to audiophiles out there regarding parametric equalizer. @tubelvr1I see you received the typical assortment of comments, mostly from the "real audiophiles" out there. I’d say, you are the one that wants some changes and so I’d do just that. Don’t listen to all the naysayers, you are not playing music fo... |