soix
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| Tube amp for Sourcepoint 8? Well, given you like the Exposure (nice amp BTW) and are just looking for a little more meat on the bones you might be looking for more of a neutral sounding tube amp rather than a more conventional and warmer “tubey” sounding amp. I’d put the Pr... | |
| Speakers sound too bright. To rule out a speaker being wired incorrectly internally and assuming you have your speakers hooked up correctly, just play tracks 22 and 25 from this — no need to mess with resistors and such. Left should be left, center should be center, and rig... | |
| Primaluna evo tube preamps with Coda S5.5 You should be aware that VTL’s reputation for support/repairs, especially for used equipment, is abysmal. Not a small consideration IMO. Forgot to mention Spatial offers a trial period for the Raven if you’re interested in it. | |
| Getting started with Headphone system; what are the basics I’d highly recommend these if you’re open to open-back headphones. Can be returned easily through Amazon if they don’t work out. Just one idea to ponder FWIW. https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-Arya-Organic-Full-Size-Audiophiles/dp/B0C5RFXMM5/ref=... | |
| Primaluna evo tube preamps with Coda S5.5 I’d save up for a Spatial Audio Raven. | |
| Primaluna evo tube preamps with Coda S5.5 Depends what sound characteristics you’re looking for. | |
| Magico A series vs YG Peaks series and Accuphase Integrated I’d encourage you to visit the Joseph Audio, ProAc, and Vandersteen rooms. Gershman is a sleeper that always impresses me and also well worth a visit. | |
| Getting started with Headphone system; what are the basics Great. What headphones are you using? | |
| Upgrade to sound quality of Dynaudio Heritage speakers What specific improvements are you looking for? Here are three integrateds just fyi I’d have to think would be a significant upgrade and certainly worth a look. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650194713-vitus-audio-sia-025-mk-ii/ https://ww... | |
| Speakers sound too bright. The reviews I’ve read of your speakers do not indicate an inherent brightness at all, and your associated equipment also should be fine so I’m thinking additional break in should yield significant improvements. What interconnects are you using? ... | |
| Speakers sound too bright. My suggestion would be to restate your question and include as much information as possible such as: Room, amplification, source, cabling & power conditioning. @rick_n +1. Hard to assess anything without that info along with what speaker... | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? You mentioned Pine Tree Audio - what do you think of their Iso-Power 15A Power Filter? Sorry, forgot to answer this. I’d wait until you can buy a better conditioner like the Core Power I linked above that will likely make a more significant di... | |
| Question for Atma-sphere, will expensive power cables improve your amplifiers? Yes indeed. Believe me, I would rather spend less than more, but experience has taught me that often spending more pays dividends equal to or exceeding this extra expenditure. I dont understand the motive behind getting us to deny the validity of... | |
| Oh no, say it ain't so. This is just click bait and seems to be written from the perspective of someone who’s pretty clueless about high-end audio. One can be both an audiophile and music lover, and with so much well-recorded music out there through Qobuz, Tidal, etc. t... | |
| Headphones for sound control I agree with @larsman that a good dedicated headphone amp will likely be significantly better than the one in your Ayre. I’d also encourage you to reach out to Linear Tube Audio and ask about their Velo amp and how it might pair with the 800S and... |