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| XiangSheng 728A Where did you get this new version? I am thinking about getting one in black to use part time in my system. Would you say the output gain of this preamp is high, average or low? What is the difference between the high and low outputs? | |
| Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ??? Audio Refinement complete integrated used. I use their separates and sounded way more tube like than a Rogue Cronos Magnum. Remote and known for that great YBA warm blissful sound. | |
| Creek or Classe Integrated amp Try to find a used Audio Refinement Complete integrated with remote. I use and love their separates (see system details). | |
| BEST INTERCONNECT FOR $25 EACH? I win, haha:https://www.proaudiola.com/product-p/1-m2549-rca-rca-1.htmlove and use this cable for DYI RCA. Upgrading the connectors is a big difference. Furutech 126g are excellent. | |
| Tekton Double Impacts vs the competition.... Best ProAcs you can afford with downward firing ports and Soundocity outriggers. I love my ProAc Studio 148s and was a musician for 12 years. They get the strings and double reeds oh so right plus have no problem compressing the room with clean cl... | |
| Small Bedroom Tube Amp I have an APPJ in black with low hours and original shipping box that I’m not using. Let me know if you are interested. | |
| Seeking informed recommendations for power cables and interconnects Here is what I use for core wire but not sure about the connectors. They might be able to upgrade the connectors. Many manufacturers use the 2549 cable with a custom outer jacket. https://www.amazon.com/Foot-Directional-High-Definition-Interconnec... | |
| Seeking informed recommendations for power cables and interconnects I use Mogami 2549 in all my RCAs with either KLEI copper harmony or furutech 126g RCAs with ground floated / shotgunned at one end. See my system details. I’ve tried many power conditioners as I have some DC on the line and every one killed dynami... | |
| Good monitor speakers for 300B amps. ProAc | |
| Best Rocking Speakers 15K and Under Search around, there were some ProAc Studio 148 slim towers for sale for less than $2500. Use with Soundocity SEV9 outriggers. Love the sound of mine with my Audio Refinement (YBA) gear, modified RP6 and custom cables.The 148s use the same silk ... | |
| Floor standing speaker isolation advice needed. Wouldn’t hurt to call Paul at Soundocity.com before you do anything. | |
| What are the best entry level integrated amps and speakers? I would recommend demoing as much equipment as possible. This may require establishing a good relationship with one or more audio shops in the area or dealing with equipment ordered online with a trial period. I will +1 the Rega recommendation, ... | |
| Full-Range to Monitors I went (mostly) the other way about 2 years ago from Tekton 6.5t monitors to ProAc Studio 148s. While I would consider the 148s full range I would not consider their behavior to follow "full sized" boxes given their 2.5 way speaker and slim tower... | |
| Preamp under $2,000 used I have some extra Audio Refinement (YBA) gear. Preamp, matching CD and tuner also. | |
| Best cartridge under $1500. AT-33PTG/II from 2juki on eBay for $500. |