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| Best Mods for a Mac-mini used as a Music Server Dave, Probably not what you are hoping to hear, but...I used one for years, used all the top software packages, usb cables ranging from AQ to Black Cat to the $1K Lightspeed, tried all kinds of tweak from better power supplies, ifi cable splitting... | |
| Krell KSA 250 amps If they were fixed, you would get north of $2k each. A friend looked for one of these about a year or two ago, and got a mint one for $2200, that was a good deal at the time. For those with power hungry speakers, it's hard to beat them in that pri... | |
| VIENNA ACOUSTICS- DIE MUSIC When I demoed them at David Lewis Audio in Philadelphia, he said that the movable head was specifically to make it EASIER to fine tune. IFRC, the advice was that regardless of when the speakers get placed, fire the bottom cabinet straight ahead an... | |
| Great sounding 'newer' Jazz Recording from 2010 @jond Check out Nels Cline & Julian Lage's "Room". Great album and breathtaking live if you ever get a chance to see them together. Cheers,Spencer | |
| VIENNA ACOUSTICS- DIE MUSIC @samgar2 Join your local Richmond audio club, then ask member and Audiogoner, @rushton for advice. He will never steer you wrong. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers You're on a good track. Even with SET amps, there are a number of different tube types which each have their own relative strengths. For example's sake (please don't flame my oversimplification here):845 - a bit more powerful, good dynamics & ... | |
| Not Enjoying My Turntable @elizabeth Don't sell yourself short, you ARE recognized genius. At a minimum, acknowledged pragmatic enthusiast.@gorgeousstyle When it comes to ticks and pops one can't underestimate the impact of super clean records and controlling static electr... | |
| a dilemma for cartridge/phono stage combination @lewm nice clear explanation.@stone1 read that slowly 5 times, there is a lot of important information in that post.The model & specs for the phono section built into your integrated would be very helpful(e.g. phono stage gain, line stage gain... | |
| newbie seeks advice The Bozaks due to age might need cone surrounds repaired. If so, check out millersound in PA. The king of driver repair. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers With 101db speaker, you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you buy a higher powered traditional push pull pentode amp without first trying out a SET, OTL or other design that prioritizes great sound over high power output. If the impedance doesn'... | |
| Not Enjoying My Turntable @brimel1974 ,Don't get too frustrated by the suggestion if they seem over your head. Try to follow one at a time and ask detailed questions if you are stuck. Good basic advice given to get on the right track:1. make sure table is truly level, test... | |
| a dilemma for cartridge/phono stage combination Did you adjust the loading and gain to appropriate levels when you changed the cartridge? The needs of every cart are different. If they aren't adjustable, at least tell us what the phono stage built into the integrated are set for. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Auditioning had a huge affect on my potential budget Dude, you've barely scratched the surface and you clearly have the open mind to appreciate the differences. PLEASE go to a few high end shops and listen to their 2 channel audio systems before you buy. I mean the stores that sell mostly brands tha... | |
| Newbie questions - Seeking a streamer with the right features - I'm confused! Are you trying to get the best sound quality within your budget, or are you trying to get the cheapest solution that does what you want? If the latter, do what @junzhang10 suggested. If the former, get a NAS like a Synology or QNAP, add digital dr... | |
| Storing Unused Audio Equipment If you store in a basement, be sure to get them at table height or a leaky basement could be a disaster. Cheers,Spencer |