richdirector
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| External DAC connection for Bluesound Node 2i (after "Another streaming newbie" thread) I tried the digital out from the node 2i into my arcam 32bit dac on board the CDS50 and whilst not a standalone DAC I could hear no improvement and frankly one less loop of wires is better in my book.I have ordered the power supply and board modi... | |
| Child Damage Mitigation I have 2 lounges.... One for music and one children are allowed in. Hence now if the grown children show people around they say this is dad's room.... Also have a cupboard with the 5 bikes, sup kitesurfing stuff that my girls say this is dad's toy... | |
| How do you sort your LPs? Only have 300 or so..... So alphabetical by artist. 2500 CDs most ripped and got rid of (dohh) of the 300/400 left classical, world and jazz separated... The rest together. SACD nearly all dylan and only 15 in total. | |
| Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there Keep your eyes peeled for a used Luxman L-590 AX II.Thats the itch i dont want to scratch.. was on my brain as I listened to the 550ax2 all weekend ... aye corona | |
| Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there Sugden also very good but more $ in the US compared to UK so value for money might become relative issue. | |
| Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there Luxman 550 states. Only 20w but tannoys 94db and I barely get to 10 o clock on volume dial before it becomes too loud. They say it goes to AB under demand but not seen anything in writing. Beautifully built and I see know why you see 30year old lu... | |
| Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there I was in your boat last week... Went from separate pre and class a mono into tannoy arden (new legacy) and wanted to simplify. Got an ex demo luxman 550ax2 for £3k about $3700 looked as new and it beats my more expensive setup in every regard. Eff... | |
| What country builds the best audio equipment? I have Rega P8 UK - German Phono - Linn Klimax streamer Scotland - Tron pre amp (ENG) Robson Mono a class (Scotland) Tannoy Arden (Scotland)other lounge Linn Sneaky (Scot) feeding Leben CS300XS (Japan) into SH Art Audio speakers (Scot)Didn't reali... | |
| What country builds the best audio equipment? audioguy85198 posts03-25-2020 2:40amThe UK, Scotland to be specific...Tannoy, Sugden, & Linn Sondek.....On that vein of thought ... Robson custom amps and fyne audio (the main chaps who left tannoy ... also Art Audio in troon | |
| Fairly new to streaming. Where to start? Someone earlier mentioned Linn and although I have their streamer I think according to what OP said... That this won't be right for amplification. Linn is very analytical and if he likes a good bass line... Maybe Naim a better bet UK. Other stream... | |
| Harbeth vs Graham audio I had the falcon ls3 15ohm.... I think the Harbeth p3esr slightly more bass response (slightly in this cabinet size)You buy these speakers for clarity. SoundStage.... Pick up a SH harbeth 30.1 if your amp can drive them... Better in every way and ... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? I have gone tube preamp and SS power a class mono.... So etching about tubes in front end just sing. I'm in UK so have tried first of all a croft 25R which is amazing but in MM stage then found a SH tron Seven line preamp which bettered the croft ... | |
| Which is the most important part of a stereo system? I agree with analogluvr02-08-2020 3:39pmI’d say speakers then source then pre then ampsI think once you nail the speaker sound you love - then source can always be upgraded to match. I think my current system the speakers are 45-50% of overall bud... | |
| Cheap Speaker "Isolation" Solution for 300 lb. Speaker I have gaia under my tannoy arden.... Bit my speakers only 45kg so middle of range. The difference is huge... Can play pretty load and feel bass in chest but nothing in feet. I live in tenement flat Glasgow built 1880 so large proportion but with ... | |
| What is the most FUN pair of speakers you've ever had and why? My current tannoy legacy Ardens..... Make me smile and stsy listening for longer every time..... |