stuartk
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| Background vibration and your system. @mitch2 The soft footers I’ve tried have resulted in compressed sonics and rolled off highs. Which do you recommend? | |
| One of the most pleasurable aspects of this hobby! @quincy "Diminish" ? huh? Where’s this coming from? When I said "whatever floats your boat", I was affirming "glad you’re happy with your approach." I then merely went on describe what brings me satisfaction. Do you only get along with peo... | |
| Im going to regret my cable question as @sns says: Asking for advice on which cable to purchase. Same old thing, a million recommendations, how does one choose from this chaos! My advice is audition cables from dealers, lending library at Cable Company, this what I did for many... | |
| One of the most pleasurable aspects of this hobby! @quincy Whatever floats your boat. I’ve always been a full-album (CD) guy who enjoys physical media. For me, it’s discovering new (to me) artists. But even with my favorite artists there are a limited number of recordings I’ll end up buying,... | |
| Looking for a new DAC @ice812 My PM response apparently didn't get through... Hawthorne Stereo Audiolab Audio Advice Upscale Audio Verdant Audio Listen Up! Audio Advisor Crutchfield The Music Room These all offer at least a 30 day return window. Some offe... | |
| Looking for a new DAC @ice812 Bottom line, if you don’t know what you’re aiming for, being presented with many options that sound good to others, in other systems, is not likely to move the ball downfield. You need to listen to various DACs (preferably in your room) ... | |
| I found a way to get around tariffs that will raise the price of audio equipment. @sns The "something else altogether" = the so-called "dark enlightenment". Nothing remotely "enlightened" about it but it is dark, indeed. | |
| ICs with slim RCA Barrels? @dseltz I've heard good things about that shop. And Constantin sounds like a terrific resource. | |
| Jazz for aficionados Will PM you, so this thread can revert back to the topic of Jazz! | |
| Jazz for aficionados @curiousjim I haven’t bought anything from a local dealer in about 20 years. They went out of business not that long afterwards. I bought a system from them that sounded good in the showroom but proved unlistenably bright at home. I decided fro... | |
| Jazz for aficionados @curiousjim Well you never know. After my recent bewilderingly underwhelming audition of a 10K DAC, I no longer know what to think. At this point, the only thing I’m certain of is that cost is no guarantee of satisfaction. | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? @soix Thanks! @zimwig Thanks for the clarification. | |
| Jazz for aficionados @curiousjim Yes sir. The thought occurred to me that it might be a good way to audition one, as the restock fee based upon the used price is less it would be to try out and return a new unit. However, if you're in the enviable position of being ... | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? @zimwig How much does this "least expensive" option add up to, on average? I'm curious. | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? @bzawa You got your answer right away from @bigtwin. Order three or four from one of the online sellers that offer trial periods/refunds and audition them for yourself. Audio Advisor is one example. Personally, I favor The Cable Co. You can bor... |