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| Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD Here's the reality - In general and with today's latest DACs / spinners $ for $ digital beats vinyl rigs up to about $15 - $20K. The main reason is - you need many more components for vinyl - TT, cartridge, phono preamp, isolation platform not to ... | |
| Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid? My opinion has mostly been stated above but for what it's worth: In general hearing more systems provides more data points to assess what you like / dislike and want / don't want based on your listening preferences. Hearing higher end systems expo... | |
| Is Usher still around They are still in business as others have said. I own the BE20Ds with the GR Research xovers and wiring upgrade. With the GR upgrade, they easily compete with Wilsons and Magico which I've heard at local dealers recently. One of the best bang for... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD For what it's worth, I own the Formula and one thing it does not lack is air or detail. Also, I don't have the xHD upgrade yet.Also, I've heard some of the best DACs (MSB, Aries Cerat, TotalDAC, DCS) and the best I've heard, to my ears is the TD 12. | |
| Full-sounding SS amps (besides Pass) 4th person for Wells Audio. I have the Innamorata which is fantastic, meets your criteria and is a bargain. Read the reviews.. | |
| Best full range loudspeaker for the used price of 10 to 13,000 dollars If you have the room size for them Usher BE20D, TAS recommended and punches waaay above their price point... | |
| $16K new/used speaker question? If your preference is new you can't go wrong with the Acoustic Zens. I heard them at RMAF a few years back and for the $ the best I heard there. Good luck in your search! | |
| Wells Audio Majestic Integrated Amp I have had the Innamorata for about a year and I love it. I have 2 Usher R1.5 running bridged and there is no comparison. The Innamorata opened up the sound stage, removed what I realized was a strident sound and provided better depth and spacial ... | |
| Usher BE-20 inquiry Thanks for the advice. I did ask the gentlemen at KCI and they sold their pair with the modified xover a while back, but did have very positive things to say about the BE-20s. Luckily, I managed to be able to get an audition before making any deci... | |
| Anybody using tube amps to drive Thiel CS 3.7's ? I recently purchased CS3.6 and play quite nicely with my ASL Hurricane monoblocks. They put out 200w/ch in pentode mode. I'm able to achieve pretty high volume levels with no clipping and my room is about 17' x 19'. Sound treatment and placement a... | |
| Zu Omen or Tekton Lore Hi to all, I'm the guy with the room and bad sounding amp that Sebrof and Slowgeezr commented on for the Zu Omen vs Tekton Lore shootout! Maybe it's time for a tube amp? ;-) Not too much to say here since their comments mirror my sentiments, but h... |