sandstone
Responses from sandstone
| Can a Amp be "timeless" and compete with todays amps? +1 @teo_audio | |
| QYRE QB9 DSD no output @chazzy12 , When you contact Ayre you might also ask if the repairs would be included with the cost of upgrade. This is very likely, as the upgrade includes a board replacement and they typically go through and check out the whole component wit... | |
| QYRE QB9 DSD no output You can expect good service from Ayre. If you need to send the unit back for repair, consider upgrading to the TWENTY. It's a major value. | |
| Burn in after repair? Sounds like it might just need burn-in. However, are you noticing this effect in both channels, or only the one with new repairs? | |
| Old Vandersteen model 2 vs. newer model 2 +1 @holmz If you can spring for the differences in cost, consider showing your decor-savvy spouse some good images of the Treo CT's. In addition to better tolerating near-wall placements, their long but narrow profile seems to work better in ma... | |
| After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same? +3 @hgeifman, @jafant, and Ayre Acoustics AX-5 TWENTY. | |
| The best way to start adding A=analog to my system Saul, The Clearaudios offer a substantial discount for cartridges with a new purchase, so it is likely a good idea to take advantage of that, say with either the Concept MC or one of the Hana's, or other. Your dealer will likely give you the sam... | |
| Will I benefit from a subwoofer with 20Hz speakers? @erik_squires , You have responded well to the OP's original concerns, and I for one appreciated the dialog. You've not only laid out a reasoned approach for assessing one's existing setup, but documented some very economical tools for doing so.... | |
| PE has a sale on ICEpower @erik_squires , Thanks for the heads-up. | |
| Upgrade system to stream Tidal *a good | |
| Upgrade system to stream Tidal Use the available free trial periods to test out Tidal and Qobuz streaming via your laptop. Configure the apps to use exclusive mode access to your USB port. Then, try a free trial with Audirvana (software that optimizes your laptop for stream... | |
| SS Substitute for Tube Integrated? @lg1 , You may want to consider an Ayre Acoustics AX-7E integrated. Used market prices around $1500 - $1700. They're bulletproof, have stable valuations, and are among most "tube-like" of SS that I've heard in this price range. | |
| What software are you running on your music server "I ran it on my iMac many years ago ago it was very good" ...and it's much better now, esp. with Audirvana Studio. | |
| Usb or Optical So.. Can you get 24/192 to stream from another source besides Amazon? | |
| NAD m17 processor remote versus Comcast cable box Then try going the other way; teach your Comcast remote to run the NAD. |