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| where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system You can try the 2Q with all equipment except digital,which would stay on the dmi. You could let us know your findings. | |
| Positive Feedback Review R2R tape Those of us fortunate to experience quality R2R tapes on quality machines will never forget the density and dynamics of the sound as well as the lovely detail and nuance. But, it’s over. | |
| where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system A used Equitech 2Q | |
| Where do I start-amp or speakers ? And and you can pick up an older integrated amp/prep combo, perhaps with a tuner included,for peanuts to try things out. | |
| Where do I start-amp or speakers ? Speakers. Buy the highest efficiency most dynamic speakers you can. Leaves you great flexibility choosing an amp - and will likely renew your interest in music! Many less efficient speakers have wonderful specs- but they’re not necessarily musica... | |
| MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote! I find Brian Lucy’s comment very readable and valuable. He operates Magic Garden Mastering. As a professional his livelihood depends on attention to detail. His comment that the MQA file is not equal to the original is undeniable : reversing the p... | |
| Linear Power Supply for a DAC Where does the Oppomod SE unit fit in this conversation? | |
| MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote! Thanks to all responders. Particular mention to pmotz indenifying the lack of clarity in the OP; also to georgehifi for highlighting the blatant disrespect of the MQA folks exhibited by attempting to ensure their filters would ‘always’ be in place... | |
| MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote! Pmotz. Thank you for pointing out the conflict. An important point. New “improved” question coming soon. Thanks to all. Very interesting re Tidal! | |
| Power regenerators X Power Conditioners Simple answer - yes. Power conditioners and regenerators can truly benefit any system. The magic comes from experimentation. Don’t be afraid to use more than one. Learn about the different types of distortion on both your incoming ac power and tha... | |
| How to "mount" acoustic foam ? Back to original question. I suggest not affixing items to your concrete wall. Messy and make placement experimentation (tuning) challenging. Instead mount whatever you wish to try on old fashioned economical fibreboard pegboard. Drill small holes... | |
| Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality? MIT has expertise at the extreme high end that allows them to make very high value introductory models. | |
| 20 Year Old Amplifiers compared to 2017 Strongarms post confirms items I have found extreme value in. For those that don’t already know it all— try an Equitech 2Q, some MIT Oracle AClll non networked power cords- and prepare to smile. Cheers. Pete | |
| Full-sounding SS amps (besides Pass) Mitch, I’d be shocked if the lispy sound is from the amp format. It may be on account of a polarity change or the power supply is not clean enough for that particular amp. It would be interesting to hear your results if you investigate. Manufactur... | |
| Full-sounding SS amps (besides Pass) Spectral amps |