sls883

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How do you pick your gear? Tips and insights are welcome.
Each of my pieces of gear has a different story. Back in the day (25 years ago), there was a good dealer in KC that had a nice mix of products to demo. I discovered Von Schweikert as a result. I bought my current Von Schweikert based on reviews an... 
PS Audio BHK signature preamp
Sounds like a great preamp from the reading I did.  If it barely fits, are you concerned about ventilation?  Looks like it has vents in the top.   
PS Audio BHK signature preamp
I haven't heard the PS Audio amp, but I have a Coda No 8 V1.  I'm using it with a Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL preamp.  I'm very happy with it.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Nightwish - Decades.  It's classified as metal.  I don't like most metal, but this stuff is pretty cool.    
Whats playing on your system today?
Cheap Trick - Dream Police.   
Speaker List narrowed down…
@motta +1 on Von Schweikert. I have the walnut version of the Endeavor. They are rear ported, though.  I think it was mentioned that they needed to be close to the wall unless I'm getting posts confused. I don't think they would need to pulled w... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Cheap Trick - In Color   
Synergy
Congratulations on finding synergy and getting off of the merry-go-round!  I think I'm finally there as well.   
Gustard R26 vs hi end streamer
@lanx0003 Interesting.  I've never felt that my R26 was bright.  I'm using a tube preamp, so that may help.  I have various cables that have differing degrees of brightness.  A couple of them tend to soften the sound compared to others.  I don't ... 
55” or 65” TV Screen Size and Your Speakers: Please Join Survey
In my main system, I have a 75" TV.  My speakers are a little over 10' apart and my sitting position is about 10' from the front baffles.  The TV sits a couple of feet behind the speakers. My living room TV is 65".  I sit about 13' back.  We just... 
Gustard R26 vs hi end streamer
@lanx0003 Makes sense.  Have you tried changing the filter setting on the R26?  I prefer the fast setting, but that isn't the default setting. Fast is the most detailed, but maybe not what works best in your system.  There is also a setting for NO... 
Gustard R26 vs hi end streamer
@lanx0003 I recall your post about clicking. Sounds like your R26 has issues. I think I'd send it back if you can. It sounds like the Cambridge streamer sounds good.  My son's cxa60 has a built-in dac and it sounds really good.  Better than the d... 
Gustard R26 vs hi end streamer
@lanx0003 I'm listening to Maria Duenes and it sounds wonderful. I don't care for a lot of classical music, but this is something I enjoy. As I mentioned, I'm not a good judge of violin music, but it sounds great. I wasn't trying to say anything ... 
Preamp used in HT bypass - Signal degrade??
@emergingsoul What are you using for a surround processor, amps, and speakers?    
Preamp used in HT bypass - Signal degrade??
I don't want my home theater components to be in the chain when listening to two-channel music.  The home theater gear is on a completely different level (lower).  I use a nice Onkyo receiver for surround processing, but I doubt running the front ...