roberjerman

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MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote!
MQA is a lossy format with at best 15 -17 bits dynamic range and leaky filters! See the discussions in Computer Audio (particularly FredericV's posts). 
MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote!
No! MQA is just a clever scheme by the Big Three to get you the consumer to buy the same music all over again! NO SONIC BENEFIT! 
Bryston 4b loud buzz
I agree with Dr.Czarivey's diagnosis! Prep the surgical team ... 
SME V Tonearm on eBay Hong Kong Sellers are FAKE!!!
If these two sellers are on EBAY they should be reported and blocked! 
Vintage Amps for Thiel 1.5
A Bryston 2B will work well at a bit lower average SPL level. Also depends on your choice of music. Mahler will need a lot more power than, say, Kind Of Blue! 
Frequencies >20kHz?
Alas, as most of us grow older our hearing ability declines. 15k is about the upper limit for the 50 + audiophile! 
Why do Cyrus get such praise from What HiFi???
What HiFi is obviously pimping for Cyrus! Whenever I bought my monthly copy of Hi Fi News at B&N I would glance through What HiFi and pass on it! 
In search of Audible Nirvana, on a budget.
How about a Precision Fidelity C2 tube preamp! Designed by the esteemed Bruce Moore of Paragon & Audible Illusions fame.I owned the C7 phono stage only version. And it was indeed a KILLER unit! I wish I still had it! 
Vintage Amps for Thiel 1.5
Think about adding a sub because that small woofer just can't move enough air! 
Vintage Amps for Thiel 1.5
If you can find a working Bryston 3B for $500 - buy it! I have one (and that's what I paid for mine from the original owner).      An excellent choice for ANY Thiels! 
Review: Fx Audio Tube-01 6J1 Tube Buffer HiFi Preamplifier
$35? Have you forgotten a zero? 
Suggestions for a dedicated rock system
For ROCK nothing better than vintage Altecs and JBL's!!! 
Suggestions for a dedicated rock system
How about a pair of vintage JBL 166 Horizon's paired with a First Watt F5 class A amp! I own this setup (Tim Rawson F5 clone) and it indeed K*CKS A**!!! 
Fidelity Research FR-64x
Yes indeed! I am a fan of FR arms and cartridges. Have owned several FR1 mk3F's and a MC201. Presently have two of the older arms: FR28 and FR54. All high-quality products! 
DAC recommendations for CDs in 2-channel system
Buy the OPPO 105/205! Chris Martens review in TAS is RIGHT ON! A superb sounding player that can serve as your media hub for ALL digital formats!