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| Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2 What improvements are you looking for, and what sound characteristics are most important to you? | |
| Anyone hear the Class D Audio Mini GaN 5 amp yet? @maw8c Congrats! Once the amp is fully burned in and you’re acclimated to it you might consider talking to Ric Schultz at Electronic Visionary Systems about mods he’s developed for your amp. He upgrades/reworks key parts that can bring these amps ... | |
| What Digital to Digital Converter Do You Use? Why? I’m rethinking the SU-6 now after reading more about the Denafrips Iris that is only $542 and seems to share a lot of the same design aspects with the SU-6, and in this review it seems to generate similar results as well. Not sure it’ll work with ... | |
| Are there any more good multi format disc players out there? @stereo5 Out of curiosity what is your current streaming setup? | |
| Suggestions for a digital cable. Any reason for the 1.5 Meter vs shorter ones? And thank you for the suggestion, I'm aware of this cable but was skeptical vs the D60. It's been around for many years. Yes, it’s a pro cable that has been around for a long time and maybe for good... | |
| Will I see a big difference from my ifi zen blue to a denafrips ares 2 “Better” is a relative and very personal proposition in this hobby, so hard to say. Read reviews and see if the Elacs may offer significant advantages over your speakers. You should share what improvements you’re looking for with a new DAC and wh... | |
| Suggestions for a digital cable. Chris Sommovigo (RIP) designed your D60, and later when he started Stereovox he designed the XV2 that I bought. It is a very good and highly detailed digital cable, but I actually prefer my Apogee Wyde Eye cable as it preserves the detail but adds... | |
| Sound quality of Roon @cleeds Thanks, you’re probably right and if so is a ridiculous limitation no audiophile should accept given all the other viable alternatives with no such handicap. I think I confused Air Play with the lightning connection. | |
| Sound quality of Roon @zgas-music I think you’re leaving a lot of performance potential on the table using a computer and Air Play. I just bought a relatively affordable iFi Zen Stream for only $399 (along with their iPowerX power supply to further suppress noise) and ... | |
| What Digital to Digital Converter Do You Use? Why? I’ve got the Zen Stream too and am planning on getting the Singxer SU-6 as per reviews it offers a lot of performance/$. If you’re willing to spend more there are other great options from Denafrips, Musician, Matrix, etc. I’d suggest reading revie... | |
| Sonus Faber speakers - what's your experience? I didn’t find them difficult to place at all, but be aware that their sound signature can vary pretty significantly between their lines so keep that in mind. | |
| Down sizing Is your cartridge MM or MC? | |
| tube pre & ss amp integrated If I was you I’d seriously consider this hybrid Pathos Classic One Mklll. It has that nice warm tube sound and puts out 70Wpc, which is plenty for the Forte. And it’s also drop-dead gorgeous to look at. Plus, at $3200 it’s less than half the pric... | |
| Power isolator versus need for a better Power supply If you have a good “power isolator,” whatever that is, not sure the refrigerator should make much difference. What power conditioner are you using BTW? | |
| In-Store (Best Buy) KEF R3 vs B&W 705 S2 Comparison I worked for Magnolia for a short while and am very familiar with their speakers. In short, the B&W 700 series is ok but certainly nothing special. Personally I’d take the new LSA Signature 80 over the 705s any day, and they’re only $1300. Alt... |