smrex13
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| Speaker match for PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated? Actually, I think we're confusing two different models with the measurements on the ringing. If I'm not mistaken, the Stereophile measurements cited in the previous post were taken with the Dialogue Premium Amp, not the "HP" version and not the i... | |
| Your Nominations: Top Phono Stages under $1,000 @yogiboy Yep, I second that recommendation! The Croft is excellent. The iPhono2 is also a fantastic phono amp, but it really needs a linear power supply, which adds to the cost (but still keeps it under 1K). | |
| Revel 105 vs Nola Boxer Have heard both, and I significantly prefer the Revels. Just seemed more natural and less fatiguing. YMMV.Scott | |
| Anyone hear a Croft Integrated Amp? I had a Croft Phono Integrated, and sort of wish I had kept it. I had it paired with the KEF LS50s, and it was a very nice combo. I can't imagine you can do better for that budget range. However, keep in mind that the Croft is only 45 wpc into ... | |
| review iPhono 2 @bacobits1 glad to hear that the Booster is working well off the bat. How's it sounding now? @audiofun Do you find that the LPS helps the sound of the iTube2 as well? I am finding that I prefer the iPhono without the iTube2, as it is clearer an... | |
| review iPhono 2 The only slight drawback I've come across is the MM gain of 36 or 48db. I find that a traditional 40-42db is ideal in my system. 48 can be a bit much on some of the most dynamic music while 36 leans just so slightly to the soft side because I'm ... | |
| review iPhono 2 Just dropped the SBooster into my rig a few minutes ago, and the difference is immediately apparent. Instruments sound more real, bass has more impact, and there is a whole layer of electronic haze that's gone. Really a huge improvement.With the... | |
| review iPhono 2 SBooster is sold through Acoustic Sounds and HiFi Heaven, just to name a couple of U.S. Distributors. Amazon has them, too, but the 15V is out of stock through them. Scott | |
| review iPhono 2 @audiofun thanks for the explanation. I'm going to give the SBooster (https://www.sbooster.com/botw-pp-eco-15v-16v/) a try. Will let you know how it turns out. Right now I'm just using the iPhono2 while I let the iTube2 burn in w/my CD player, ... | |
| review iPhono 2 @audiofun How did the unit improve when you added the LPS? Just curious, 'cause I can't imagine it getting much better :) | |
| Best budget integrated choices Obviously used will save you money, but even new there are some nice units under your $1500 splurge budget:Rogue Sphinx V2Creek EVO 50ARega Brio (new one just came out)Arcam A19Heed ElixirUsed I would look at some of the British integrateds that w... | |
| review iPhono 2 I'm the fellow whose mind was #$%#$ blown! I purchased the iPhono2 as a back up (as I've been auditioning phono stages and wanted a solid baseline and something to use in between auditions) and out of curiosity as I'd read Audiofun's review of th... | |
| Conrad Johnson Et3? Anybody Have? Jeff,. There is a review on hometheaterhifi.com that is fairly negative due to overemphasized high frequencies and brightness. This is atypical for CJ gear, but you may be picking up on the same thing.Scott | |
| Anticables For what it's worth, I have been extremely impressed by their power cables (Level 3). They have outperformed more expensive cables in my system, and it wasn't close. Haven't tried any of their other cables, but in my rig the power cables are exc... | |
| Disaster Not sure about the soot, but I send you good wishes for a quick recovery. |