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| ROI. Where is money better spent? The preamp more or less really helps define the sound of the system. That would be the biggest bang for the buck. | |
| Another DAC recommendation There is a Wyred4Sound Dac-2 available here for under 600.00. That's a 1500.00 dac with the ESS dac chip. You could send it to Wyred for the DSD upgrade for minimal money. I have no affiliation with the seller, but have owned the Wyred dac in t... | |
| Is a Step-up Transformer needed? I used mine with a Bob's Devices Cinemag 3440A SUT into my phono input and it sounded great. The sound had more authority and detail through the SUT. I believe the Denon is a 30 or 40 ohm load. | |
| Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock? There is a pair of GE Triton 1 speakers for sale here at 4100.00. (not affiliated with the seller) As an owner of the GE Triton 1 speakers myself, I can most emphatically say they do wonders for Rock. | |
| Help, My Vandies Sizzle I had a pair of 2ce speakers about 8 years ago and for whatever reason, those metal dome tweeters pierced my ears in my living room, especially on rock. I was using an all tube preamp and an older Classe' amp (Fifteen) which is definitely not br... | |
| Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please? I have heard a few of the Shanlings, they are really nothing special. Unless you like their looks. As I stated above, a used Esoteric sounds better than most and will last you a lifetime. | |
| Seeking Suggestions on Preamp Upgrade (CJ, Aesthetix, EAR) How about a Rogue RP-5 tube preamp? Loads of inputs/outputs and sounds excellent, especially with 4 NOS Mullard tubes. | |
| Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please? I would get a used Esoteric player. It will last a lifetime and are better than most. | |
| tube preamp repair - southern NJ / Phila. area / Wilmington, DE area Are you sure it's not the volume control crackling in that channel? | |
| Greg Lake RIP I must have seen ELP at least a dozen times in their heydays back in the 70's. Always put on an excellent show. Greg Lake had such a wonderful voice and was an excellent bass player. All the great ones are dying off. RIP Greg. | |
| New Wilson - Wamm Master Kind of ugly looking although they probably sound good. | |
| Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock? Golden Ear Triton 2+ for 3500.00 or Triton 1 for 5,000 if you can swing it. I have the Triton 2 and Triton 1 in 2 different systems. I listen to 90% rock and they are the best high end speakers within reason (price) that do rock extremely well. | |
| Rogue Cronus Magnum 2 tube rolling Nope, waste of money. Tried it on my Cronus Magnum 1. | |
| Request advice-need "brighter" speakers than Totem Hawks "The Pendragon's totally outperform B&W, Golden Ear and Triangle."The Pendragons definitely do NOT outperform the Golden Ear speakers. I tried the Pendragons in my secondary system and I kept asking, where's the bass? I schlepped those mon... | |
| Newbie looking for amplifier advice Emotiva is a toy compared to the Parasound integrated amp. I use one 8 hours a day in my secondary system powering Golden Ear Triton Two speakers and it sounds wonderful. I had an Emotiva Dac around 5 years ago and quickly sold that piece of jun... |