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| Recommendations for digital recording device? No, just taping radio broadcasts from FM. Why would you even do this when there’s CD or hi-res library of content through streaming. Have you not heard of streaming? You wanna spend $$$ on a recording device for FM? Really??? I feel like w... | |
| Atma-Sphere MP3 or something else? Take a hard look at Linear Tube Audio preamps. I’d think the MZ3 or the MicroZOTL (depending on your needs) could be excellent candidates, and I think they even offer a trial period. Best of luck. https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/preamplifiers | |
| Do my ears deceive me?? You really shouldn’t need an equalizer, and the McIntosh is doing you no favors given your tastes. I’d first look for a new preamp, which I’d first recommend you look at Anthem. If you’re using EQ something is likely wrong elsewhere. That said, ... | |
| Time to upgrade AV Receiver Marantz definitely has the least bright sound if that’s what you’re looking for IMHO. | |
| Building System with Record Player / Need Preamp? Here are a couple turntables and phono preamps to consider, and yeah I’d spring for a separate phono pre because it really matters and the ones built into amps are usually an afterthought and generally suck… https://www.crutchfield.com/p_823MMF33/... | |
| Is D-Sonics audio still in business Class D is a good choice and high value. I’d also recommend looking at a used Bel Canto amp like this… https://tmraudio.com/components/power-amplifiers/bel-canto-e-one-ref500s-stereo-power-amplifier-black-2/ If this is too pricey there’s this... | |
| Looking for an Amp Replacement If you can’t fix your current amp I’d listen to @mazian above who had your speakers and had good results with a 100Wpc McCormack amp. Here’s a nice DNA225 that’s 225Wpc and 400 into 4 Ohms. I’ve got a completely modified DNA 0.5 amp and its got ... | |
| Picking Speakers 20k-30k Placing speakers at this level only 20” out from the back wall is almost a non starter to get the best imaging/soundstage out of them. If you can manage to pull the speakers out a foot more here are a couple nice-looking and excellent-sounding spe... | |
| Time to upgrade AV Receiver This Anthem MRX1120 is a big step up all around and is below your budget. It also includes their excellent ARC room correction software. https://www.ebay.com/itm/225534867809 Best of luck. | |
| IsoAcoustics Gaia Footers AND Townshend Seismic Podiums I honestly and respectively think you need to be less lazy and remove the Gaia footers and see what you think. It’d be an interesting observation. | |
| Triode Wire Labs or NRG Custom The Five for my 300b SET tube amp? aren’t silver cables tend to be more on the cool side though? I wouldn’t want to loose the bit of warmth I have and sweetness of the 300b if the silver is too cool. No. That’s a farce and the beauty of LavriCables. When silver cables are design... | |
| Triode Wire Labs or NRG Custom The Five for my 300b SET tube amp? I am curious about those Lavricables now, too. How’s the dynamic punch and soundstage on them? They’re 5N silver and nail it on both counts. I use both their balanced interconnects and balanced headphone cables in my HeadFi rig and I ain’t lett... | |
| Power Cord choices Would be great to know what your budget is. | |
| Audio Research Ref 6 upgrade to 6SE. I know from your prior posts you are going through some tough times, but your demeanor kind of brings it into focus. I am a CPA who has experience in receiverships. You’re kidding with this, right? I’m perfectly fine thanks. Asking for a comp... | |
| Triode Wire Labs or NRG Custom The Five for my 300b SET tube amp? Got it. The cutout in the middle seems key to especially male comfort/health. And I forgot about biking shorts having padding, which I also own and are obviously key. And I had no idea about the chaffing issue, but that makes total sense. |