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| Is the "improvement" real or imnagined? I've been through a number of listening chairs over the decades. Has to be low back, anything at ear level or above misses freq waves from behind listening position. Height also important to properly integrate drivers. My latest chair can slightly... | |
| Recommendation for an HDMI cable under $200 for audio only I' easily discern differences between usb and I2S cables in my setup. Specifically, tried a less than $200 OFC I2S vs. Concentus Ximius, an all silver cable, well worth the extra cash, this with Denafrips Gaia to Musetec 006 and Laiv Harmony. A le... | |
| Upscale Audio is up front with customers I've only had good purchase experiences and interactions with them. Recently purchased Western Electric 300B at a great price, one failed in early hours, they were very helpful and prompt in securing replacement. | |
| Are internal component upgrades worth it. Crites still very alive, Bob passed some years ago. Just saw they now offering the ALK crossover, this a steep slope crossover, original and continuing design shallow slope. @paqua123 One can modify Klipsch Heritage speakers in so many ways, d... | |
| Jesse Colin Young has passed away. Youngbloods were San Fran based yet not really part of that scene. Loved the vibe of that group, and subsequent releases by Jesse. RIP | |
| Are internal component upgrades worth it. I have extensively diy modified Klipschorns, only bass enclosure stock, this level of change would be far too much for novice. Installing a kit would be way to go, Crites has pre assembled crossovers, I've purchased various components from them in... | |
| Some people actively participate but rarely if ever start a thread. I do a fair amount of diy/modding, my experiences not applicable or of interest to most. Also, after many decades in this hobby my curiosity has waned. Between gathered knowledge and direct experience I've answered nearly all the questions I ever ... | |
| Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ? All of the above true, and the biggie for me is tube's special way of delivering micro dynamics, Brits call them valves which brings to mind human lungs and breath, tubes give breath to performers. | |
| Help me mod my tube amp I modded a Prima Luna Dialogue with Takman carbon film resistors, this what newer production PL uses. Duelund, Jupiter, many other choices for coupling caps, I went with Miflex T:PCU. I preferred EL34 vs KT, these 1990 era Svetlana and SED. NOS on... | |
| The Music Room - Boulder Colorado I've purchased a number of items from them, no issues whatsoever. I'd likely not sell to them, understandable private sale generally going to bring more money. | |
| HDMI cable to utilize I2s Connection from LAIV uddc to Denafrips Terminator 2 .5M or less for cable, this even more important if one is syncing to DDC clock vs dac internal clock. | |
| HDMI cable to utilize I2s Connection from LAIV uddc to Denafrips Terminator 2 Obviously HDMI cable will work, I'd suggest using I2S cable for long term, this especially if considering higher cost options. In consideration of costly material such as silver why pay for the unneeded runs in HDMI cables, 19 pins vs 8 pins/runs... | |
| Power supply to modem make a difference? Mine powered by LPS, more about not contaminating dedicated audio circuit with SMPS. This alone is good enough reason for me. Also, Broadcom chips reportedly and measurably best for modems, don't know if that still holds true in every case. | |
| I am sad Social media so reactionary, OP is sad over his admittedly relatively small loss, so he can't feel sad, depressed or whatever in short term. Do we now have to police emotions, sheesh! As for repairs and diagnosis of equipment, I've had most su... | |
| Maybe critical listening skills are bad? Over many decades and much equipment I'm trying to think of a single piece I purchased based solely on a single professional review. Early on prior to internet/social media my purchases all based on listening at dealers and shows. Since social med... |