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| Questions about Resolving Systems How do you know if you have a resolving system? If you can hear differences with cables (power cords, speakers cables and/or interconnects) and wall receptacles, then you have a resolving system. Now you know why some people can’t hear d... | |
| Furutech GTO-D2 NCF vs Audioquest Niagara 1200 vs Puritan PS-106 Thanks. I just spoke to the Furutech distributor and he informed the e-TP609 NCF is better than this GTO-D2 NCF. But the price is higher. Will see how it goes. Thanks. | |
| Anybody here upgrade from Chord Qutest DAC" txp1, may I ask what streamer did you end up with? I recently bought a Lumin U2 mini and so far the changes are mostly positive but there are some downsides which I suspect is more to the unit requiring break-in and a cheap power cable that’s curr... | |
| are older Naim integrated amps considered high current? In my book, only Supernait 2 or 3 is worth considering if going with Naim integrateds. The Nait XS is underpowered in most applications. For used prices, the Krell KAV-300i or KAV-400xi have much better current capabilities than the Nait XS and ... | |
| 8-10k budget suggestions please The comments about the combination of Krell + B&W being a match made in hell, I think it is more to the room and also the amp or speaker model. I used to have Krell KAV-300i driving B&W CDM 1SE back in the day, more than a decade ago and i... | |
| Gryphon Diablo 120 vs. Luxman L-509x @dbt Have you managed to compare the Gryphon Diablo 120 to your Luxman L-509X? If yes, I would be interested in your thoughts.I read that it’s slightly darker sounding than the Diablo 300 with reduced vice-like grip in the bass. Nevertheless, st... | |
| Amp Around 60 lbs Which Sounds Like A Gryphon 300 Thanks. Let me check it out if it sounds as good as the Diablo 300. The last time I checked, there were comments that the 300 sounds much better than the 120. | |
| Used vs. new Just to add. I will only buy used if the condition of the speakers is very good, perhaps 8.5 to 9 out of 10. I wouldn’t mind paying a bit more money for a good or mint condition pair. It’s good to have some savings if buying a used pair. The downs... | |
| Used vs. new I don't have experience with the B&W models mentioned here but owned 2 pairs of old B&W models for more than a decade, and I agree with few comments here that new is not always better. In my case, New and more expensive sound worse than ol... | |
| Something other than Harbeth SHL5 I feel like I have to play the SHL5s loud to make them come alive. I’m very sensitive to upper frequencies going too harsh/bright. As what Arafiq mentioned. Older SHL5 is slightly spitty and harsh in the treble in comparison to SHL5 Plus. It ma... | |
| Power cord - 5 ft vs 10 ft ? 10 ft is too long in my book. Sweet spot is 6 ft. | |
| Totem Model 1 vs Totem Arro I owned TOTEMs and I also currently run HARBETH 30.2 XD’s. Between Model 1 and Harbeth M30.2 pre XD, I would pick the Harbeth. I presume the XD version would sound even better. I have owned the SHL5 and SHL5+ for more than 10 years and rece... | |
| Totem Model 1 vs Totem Arro Can I ask what amplifier do you use with the Model1? I can’t recall but it would be either the Audio Research LS16/Plinius SA-100mk3 or Naim NAC202/NAP200/Hicap. Good to hear that the Model 1s are an improvement to the Arro. That is all tha... | |
| Totem Model 1 vs Totem Arro The high frequencies of the Model 1 sound a bit harsh and unrefined to me but that was when the speakers were compared to Harbeth SHL5 in my system about 10 years ago. Perhaps the Model 1 Signature sounds more refined at the top in comparison to t... | |
| Bought the Chord Qutest. Love it. Hate the power supply. Particularly if it’s in a component described as incredible. Did you perhaps choose this term inappropriately? It’s not inappropriate. Incredible is used in the context of the system. Any incredible sounding component can be improved. A $10 pow... |