soix
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| Audio Research Ref 6 upgrade to 6SE. What do the caps cost them? So @jetter are you suggesting ARC should just provide the upgrades for the cost of the parts? That’s just stupid and is a recipe for going out of business for any audio manufacturer. Plus, having anyone else do t... | |
| Streamer $2000-4000 The Innuos Sense app gets great reviews and is constantly being upgraded for better sound. This is a no brainer to me. Just go with the Pulse. They also have great customer support. | |
| Audio Research Ref 6 upgrade to 6SE. I’ve read nothing but very positive things about any Audio Research upgrades. I mean, when you take an already great design and throw in a bunch of much better parts what could possibly go wrong? The only thing I’d say is it’d be much more cost ... | |
| Add sub to 802D4s? A pair of subs, well implemented, will always improve sound significantly. The thing many people don’t realize is that good-quality subs not only improve bass response but also hugely improve imaging and soundstage. When you turn the subs off, the... | |
| Triode Wire Labs or NRG Custom The Five for my 300b SET tube amp? That Fezzari bike looks absolutely sick, but the seat makes me think it feels like getting a prostate exam. | |
| Triode Wire Labs or NRG Custom The Five for my 300b SET tube amp? LavriCable flies under the radar but their products punch WAY above their price. Their cables are 5N silver but just sound like music with excellent dynamics and detail. I’ve got several of their cables and many other very established members here... | |
| Minimum Sound Bar Height I think this center is very well designed and a great value, and they offer a 45-day, risk-free trial including shipping both ways. What I like about this is it’s got a dedicated midrange placed below the tweeter that not only improves performanc... | |
| Steve Guttenberg finally reviews the Eminent Technology LFT-8b loudspeaker. Years before Steve Guttenberg had a listen to the LFT-8b, Robert E.Greene gave the speaker a very interesting review in TAS (in 2014). TAS reviews are the worst on the planet. They love everything and do no equipment comparisons because it make... | |
| Does a balance headphone exist? I think @magister has nailed it with the word “immersiveness.” Not even sure that’s a real word, but it should be. If you aren’t “immersive” in ur headphone experience, then what do u really have here? U have nothing. Search for “imersiveness” in... | |
| Steve Guttenberg finally reviews the Eminent Technology LFT-8b loudspeaker. Who really cares about Steve Guttenberg? Honestly. | |
| Why Do Cables Matter? I won’t even bother reading this ridiculous thread. I’ll only say just put crap tires on a Ferrari or Porsche and see what that gets you. Chain only as strong as the cheapest link. Underspend on cables at your own peril. They’re a necessary evi... | |
| Upgrade You can’t upgrade your Zen to a Zenith, but you can add a Phoenix that could be a significant upgrade. So there’s that. | |
| speaker recommendations for Ayre V-5xe? NO!!! Take the JA Prisms over the 805D. Trust me on this. You’ll save $$$ and they’re flat-out better speakers in every way. I worked for Magnolia and have extensive experience with the 805 D3s and have also heard the Prisms and the JA speakers ar... | |
| Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i vs LTA Z40+ Integrated Given your stated tastes it would seem the AH Qualiton would be the better choice although it’s really hard to see going wrong with either, especially when you factor in tube rolling. You’re in for a treat, but please get your source sorted out f... | |
| Dumb Question There are no dumb questions here — ever — so don’t ever say that. There are, however, dumb people here of which I may be one. But that’s a story for another day. Welcome Sam!!! And keep the good — and clearly not dumb — questions coming! You’re wh... |