randy-11
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| Audio Research http://kahlaudio.com/products/audio-research-ls-15-tube-stereo-preamp-high-achieving-inexpensive-pre...appears it was only $1,500 new - so $1,300 now is a lotI like Audio Research and have the LS25 Mk II, paired with a Sunfire SS amp | |
| Good set of speakers for tube amp/preamp I like Vandies and an alternative (for which I ultimately sold my 2ce's is Magneplanar).Audio Research uses them to test their electronics, and they are xlnt speakers at each price point - 1.7i would cost about the same as 1Ci.I have 3.7i's and us... | |
| Moving a 5,000 vinyl LP collection safely in the NY area there are likely co.s that specialize in moving wine collections - find one of those | |
| 2017 vs. 1990s - How far we have come I put DACs first (and there is more to come)I wonder about CDs since the 90s tho (compression) | |
| Tuner or Receiver well, I have 3-4 good (Public) FM stations hereI do listen to the outstanding WWOZ on internet radio thohttps://www.wwoz.org/ | |
| Oppo UDP - 205 Thx - quality transformers are spendy so it seems likely a co. would economize theretoo bad Oppo doesn't offer a "Plus" version for $250 more | |
| Oppo UDP - 205 Did you "notice the improvement instantly" ??? That is what they claim. | |
| Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses? if you want a super SQ fuse - take off your tin foil hat and roll it into a phattie then stick that in your fuse socket and let 'er rip | |
| Tuner or Receiver antenna - yesyour location decides whether you need the best sensitivity or the best selectivity - many tuners are better at one than the otherMagnum Dynalab is legendary and Yamaha (which I have) might be 2nd bestPeter Aczel (Audio Cryptic) once ... | |
| LONG Speaker Cables- What Have You Tried That Doesn't Break the Bank? I agree with the Belden - but only if there is no other recourse (such as putting amps close and running balanced interconnects - or digital, or wifi or anything really...) | |
| Optical Toslink cable quality? Is there a difference? Nonealso the key to good Toslink is the connectorsand... HDMI could possibly introduce ground issues, which an optical interface cannot | |
| Wine, audio, and music. How many of us Aphiles enjoy wine when listening to music? what music goes best which alcohol?no need to specify individual climats | |
| Looking for a Cheap DAC? I have a DACmagic Plus now. I hear there are better DACs out now, including the Oppo Sonica, which will also play CDs, SADs, and video.less clutter; more SQ | |
| Upgrade Path - Preamp or DAC? I am going to get a new Oppo disc player and use the DAC in it for a while. | |
| Looking for a Cheap DAC? I am going to get a new Oppo disc player and use the DAC in it for a while. |