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Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system
I will have a chance to do home audition for Luxman 590AXii early next month      
Nobsound springs - load range
All of audio is trial and error. Test and evaluate, tweak and evaluate some more. This is no different. Anyone things a system is plug and play, sorry. This one thing more than anything else will hold you back.   On 2nd thought, in this contex... 
Nobsound springs - load range
Folks, an update. I’ll cut to the chase. Please put some effort in the set up of the Nobsounds as they have proven to be effective, only when properly set up. As mentioned earlier, no shortcuts. I can confirm that the footers have brought an imp... 
Nobsound springs - load range
Most people wind up with a lot of springs left over. They fit perfectly into a 1/4" hole. This makes it real easy to DIY extra ones. Simply drill 1/4" holes in some wood, MDF, acrylic, etc and put em together. Good suggestion. I entertained the... 
Nobsound springs - load range
After hearing the benefits of the Nobsounds in my system, I am now an advocate of good or proper isolation for both speakers and components. The Nobsounds may not be the best product in the market but they certainly have the potential of improving... 
Nobsound springs - load range
        tweak1 2,436 posts 12-06-2021 10:21pm Having removed lots of springs from the Nobs, under the va... 
Anybody have a Pass Labs Int 60 then step up to a Pass Labs Int 250?
I also have a Luxman 590 AUii which I also enjoy but for different reasons. The pass is smooth as silk and fuller. The Lux is more detailed with huge dynamics and just sounds so effortless.   This is useful. I believe it's the Luxman L-590AXII... 
Anybody have a Pass Labs Int 60 then step up to a Pass Labs Int 250?
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/pass-labs-int-250-and-int-60     denon1 319 posts 11-11-2019 11:32pm I compared both in my system and currently have int-250. Even so the sound signature is the same, the INT-250 is more... 
Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment
I first added the Isoacoustics Gaia II to the speakers. The Nobsounds then came in, used on solid state amps. Both brought good improvements to the system. Recommended.  
The Proverbial "best amp" for Focal Sopra No. 1
Naim and Focal are said to be natural partners but some say the merge is purely on business and profits. Having said that, there are a handful of owners who use Naim on Sopra No. 1 and 2 speakers. Check out the Naim forum and you would notice.   ... 
How to tame a bright system?
2nd suggestion for Nobsound springs. Get 2 sets and place them under your amp, then the DAC. Guaranteed to make the sound mellow and treble less tinny, sounding fuller, lusher and more analog. The only disadvantage is you need to spend some time a... 
Headphones vs full range speakers
Question is who has gone from listening to speakers for your main listening pleasure to headphones or vice versa.   I went the other way round although I lived with both for a considerable period of time during my younger days. I tried to like... 
Headphones vs full range speakers
When i succeed to install my relatively good but low cost audio system in his rightful three dimensional embeddings controls space, i throw all my SEVEN ,dynamics, electro-acoustic,magneplanar,or hybrid headphones in a drawer for ever...   Sam... 
Hearing loss
I stopped using earphones and headphones when I was in my mid 30s. Somehow I prefer listening to music on loudspeakers. Hearing damage is closely correlated to extended exposure to music/noise at high levels. For this reason I now mostly listen at... 
Nobsound springs - load range
Have you tried to stick with 3 units and put some weight on your DAC to reach the desired compression?   No I haven't. Will need to find something suitable to be added as weight. That will come later.