rsf507
Responses from rsf507
| Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ? Anyone ever buy demo/used cartridges? Thoughts? Experiences? | |
| Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ? OP seems like a lot of $$$ to get a 2nd cartridge (mono) and another tonearm and possibly a tonearm cable for how many mono LPs? 🤔 If most of your listening is with stereo LPs then my choice would be to upgrade the stereo cartridge. But it's your... | |
| Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ? Curious what cartridges you have heard? Also can depend on the arm and how it matches together. For me the answer is a BIG yes. | |
| PLUG AMPLIFIER INTO POWER CONDITIONER OR INTO WALL RECEPTACLE Listen both ways but over the years I've tried many so called hi end conditioners and when an amp was plugged in I heard slightly limited dynamics plus other artifacts. There are other things that can affect this but again I'll repeat...listen and... | |
| Wiring the SuperTweeter @milimetr just curious why would you require 3.5m ? When I used a super tweeter many many years ago I wired the super tweeter that sat on top of the speakers to the binding posts of the speakers maybe at most 1.5m below. I did use some silver cabl... | |
| "...and I don't take any advertiser money..." Who trusts J Valin? Never have never will. The $$$ he has made off equipment he reviews and doesn't buy should be criminal IMO. | |
| What's the story with Borresen speakers ? Too many changes in speaker lines for me to consider Borrensens. Just my own thoughts YMMV. | |
| Beware - FedEx Drivers are forging signatures for delivery confirmation @limomangus gives some insight into how claims are processed and how should the average Joe go about insuring high $$$ audio gear? (Or anything that is expensive) | |
| Seeking Honest Opinions: Your Experience with McIntosh Audio Gear As many have already stated Mac is good but nothing special and overpriced compared to most other brands. When you listen directly next to something in the same price range it is then you understand. Listen yourself then you decide. | |
| New Amp Advice @kerrybh you have some fine choices in amps. Most would be end gamers for sure but I’ll just say I’ve heard the Bricasti M28’s and was VERY impressed. That would be my end game amp. The M32 are most likely overkill for your speakers unless you lis... | |
| Beware, scammers everywhere @bilateral so it's cool to have others scammed? Please do tell your side. | |
| Declare the correct value on the Customs form? Sorry but hope you can afford the loss. | |
| Dac with build-up streamer +1 @testrun Bricasti M3 with network card. One less ac cord one less cable from a standalone streamer to dac. Less is more. | |
| Audiohifistore.com is a SCAM Just ordered from their website a pr of Magico Q5. They say it will be a few months before they arrive. | |
| Would you rent a $14,000 DAC for $75 per day? Who's going to help troubleshoot if you have issues? If the dac has a built-in streamer and issues with connectivity? Wrong cables? |