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| Suggestions on improvement I have the Marantz CD6007 paired with a Chord Qutest DAC & am still not happy with my CD sound. It is infinitely better than using the internal Marantz DAC, but doesn’t compare to streaming or vinyl. So while a DAC upgrade is a definite improv... | |
| Primaluna tube rolling 12AU7 Notes I have the following tubes used in my Rogue RP-1: Brimar CV4003 from Upscale Telefunken Medical red tips from Brent Siemens nickel / silver plate from eBay J&J stock tubes The stock J&J are very poor, muddy bass, unclear very un... | |
| Rythmik Audio F12/F12-400 vs JL Audio E-Sub e112 Very happy with my Rythmic F12SE. Very musical. | |
| Mogami 2549 (Standard) vs 2534 (Quad) etc +1 on 2549. Use them to great satisfaction on all components, except my headphone cable. That is the quad core. | |
| Audio Cables: All the Same? I was using Mogami 2549’s from WBC for all my components except the connection from my pre to my amp. The following is my review, when I switched that cable to 2549’s. I have a relatively expensive separate component system that never sounded qui... | |
| Weiss 204 Dac or LTA Audio Aero Dac as an upgrade from Chord Qutest Dac He stated: “I have customers that did those (Sbooster + upgrade), huge difference” “I’ve tried both and the Sbooster is by far the way to go…. Sorry wish I did sell it, but rather you be happy than sell you the wrong product” | |
| Weiss 204 Dac or LTA Audio Aero Dac as an upgrade from Chord Qutest Dac The Qutest LPS question peaked my interest. I texted my local store (Audio Advice) asking if he (Jon, the store mgr) recommended the iFi power elite for my Qutest (as they sold the power elite), thinking I would order one. Jon didn’t, but recom... | |
| UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST One more pitch on tubes. Eliminating the J&J’s was the most sonically positive impact I ever made to my system. Much more than electronics, phono cartridge/stage, DAC, steamer, cables, power cords etc. Each of my new tube sets provide an excel... | |
| UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST When I asked Rogue for their recommend tube upgrade, the RCA clear tops were on their list. Another data point, I brought my RP-1 based upon another Audiogon recommendation. He stated: “So after switching out the two stock J&J tubes that the R... | |
| UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST To add to my post (no longer editable), while not all of my Qobuz streaming sources sound wonderful, Diana Kroll always does, as do many others (virtually anything 24/192). Very happy. BTW, the Chord Hugo Master Scaler sounds intriguing. That plus... | |
| UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST I own a Qutest and the RP-1, so this is an interesting thread to me. I found the stock J&J tubes to be VERY poor… unresolving, muddy bass etc. I bought 3 sets of NOS tubes. Brimar CV4003, Siemens nickel plates & Tele red tips. All signific... | |
| Focal Celestee Thanks, I am certainly not a bass head. My preference is clean, clear and neutral, especially in electronics. Solid state seems to be that. Tube performance seems to have somewhat warmer with slightly better sound stage. Should be perfect & th... | |
| Focal Celestee I think I am going to buy the Schiit Lyr+. USA built, good reviews (incl compared to SA-1), remote controlled, good power, price & form factor. Several user express great compatibility with Clear’s. Selectable SS & tube options, which all... | |
| Focal Celestee @tony1954 Thanks, the Elears were a predecessor to the Clears and have, per reviewers a very similar sound signature. The Auralic is a very well regarded HP amp, albeit discontinued, but available on the used market at an attractive price point.... | |
| Focal Celestee @soix Thank you for your thoughts and recommendations. Just processed the return of the Celestee’s and the order for the Clear’s. The Clear’s are on back order, but they assured me they will have them in August. I am sure I will enjoy them. Will... |