stuartk

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Six DAC Comparison
@zlone  Your comments are much appreciated. Thanks!   
Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor?
@bdp24 As you’re no doubt aware, Neil played a D45 live around the time of Harvest. I recall an interview with Ry Cooder in which he described his D45 as a "piece of junk-- only good for playing slide". For the record, I’ve owned two Martins a... 
Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor?
@bdp24  I knew there had to be more! ;o)        
Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor?
@bdp24  ... and Pete Townshend, G. Harrison, Dylan (at least he posed with one on Nashville Skyline cover), Rev. Gary Davis, Cat Stevens, Graham Parsons...    
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
@gano  Oh... somehow, reading through the thread, I missed that fact.   
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
@gano You’re welcome. The way I see it, there’s no point in banging your head against the wall. I’ve tried it and all it does is generate frustration. ;o) Have you played with speaker positioning much? This can definitely make a difference and... 
The Museum vs. Galleries
This has changed for me. When I was first exploring Jazz, for example, it was very exciting. It seemed like an entire universe was waiting for me to discover it and most of what I listened to was previously unknown and recently purchased. However... 
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
@gano If only there was a "dating app" for audiophiles that would facilitate people with various gear to visit each other and listen to what they are interested in.... and might buy, it could be even more fun. This is one benefit of joining a... 
Six DAC Comparison
@zlone  I've been considering the Reuss. I'm curious what, specifically, you'd hope to improve by moving up to the DAC1MK ll.  
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
@gano  Don't know whether anyone has mentioned TMR (The Music Room). They offer trial period/returns on their used gear and are reputable.  I believe Audio Connection offers these options on new gear -- not sure about used. Ask them.  Good luck... 
When I listen to my system.......
As soon as we turn on our equipment, we are NOT listening to music - we are listening to reproductions of music on our equipment. This is a FULL STOP moment. None of us are listening to music on our systems, which truly invalidates the performan... 
Oh my goodness!
It sounds like you are resigned to buying what you can afford. If you are asking for gear advice, that's unclear. I lived in Maine from '83 to '92. Beautiful state but limited in terms of employment opportunities.   
When I listen to my system.......
@larsman YMMV but I’ve experienced a big (!) difference in the foot tapping factor when changing integrateds. My current Hegel H390 really moves the music along. Its predecessors by contrast were downright sluggish by comparison. And it is not d... 
Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor?
@sscot1961 You got your answer right away from @mknowles16 ! Finding a comfortable neck shape and body style are really important and the only way to discover what’s comfortable for your wife is for her to play a bunch of different guitars. If ... 
Six DAC Comparison
Looking forward to your comparative thoughts on the Merason DAC1 Mkii next.  +1