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| Your most indispensable "tweak"? I run shotgun bi-wire cables with spades to my speakers, but adding jumpers in the banana connections as well significantly improved imaging and tightened bass to the point that I won’t listen without them. | |
| McCormack DNA with Schiit Preamp? Linear Tube Audio MZ2 preferably with upgraded linear power supply would likely sound fantastic with your DNA. Best of luck. | |
| Best headphone amp under $400 My headphones are around 30 Ohms and 100dB. | |
| Best headphone amp under $400 Are you looking for just an amp an an amp/DAC? I’m using an AQ Dragonfly Red from my iPhone to my HiFiMan HE400S and it works very well, but it’s just barely enough amp to get the job done. If you can do with something a bit larger (but still po... | |
| Another equipment recommendation request for DAC with Pre Amp I had the Bel Canto DAC3 VB, and not only was it an outstanding DAC but its preamp section was comparable to my Bryston BP6 preamp, which I found to be truly surprising and impressive. You can probably find a 3.5 or 3.7VB with VBS power supply (c... | |
| EARBUDS! Not sure if they’re too big or not, but Helm Audio 5.0 buds are reported to sound quite good and are only $80 on drop. At that price I’d think they’re at least worth a shot. Best of luck. | |
| Comparables? That’s not a review. That’s a guy who can’t do math. Great speakers at a great price IMHO. | |
| Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III I’d go with an Audio Envy PC and a used pair of Acoustic Zen Silver Reference ICs that together should come in under $800. The AZ will give you excellent imaging/soundstage and nicely detailed treble/air without going too far while maintaining ni... | |
| Downside to R2R Ladder DACs? As several people responded here that they’ve had their R2R DACs for decades and still love them, I think you have your answer. | |
| BEL 1001 MK5 driving Joseph Audio Pulsars And there’s a pair of Pulsars in beautiful sapele wood finish available here for $3300. Just sayin’. | |
| Floorstander reco given a few criteria... What system sound and performance characteristics do you value most, and what would you most like to improve upon over what you have now? | |
| Comparables? There’s a pair of Nola KO2s at Upscale Audio for under $8k ($14k new) that are worth a look. Best of luck. | |
| Upgrading from B&W CM5s I got to hear the 804D3 directly vs. the Joseph Audio Pulsar (original version), and to my ears the Pulsars were superior on every level so I’d certainly recommend adding them to your list. Best of luck in your search. | |
| Magico A3, suggested integrated amp. I spoke with Alon Wolf a while back and he told me he really likes Hegel amps and uses them in developing his speakers, so I’d definitely add Hegel to your list if it’s inline with your own tastes. | |
| Aegir upgrade to Pass...maybe I’d also have the Clayton Audio S40 high on my radar. |