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| FM Tuner for audiophiles-is it a bad idea today? "The station I listen to spins vinyl, KCRW."yyzsantabarbara-I wasn't aware. Being in SoCal, I typically toggle between KJZZ & KUSD. Now and then I'll catch KCRW playing something cool, but since it's not a dedicated music station, it's a rando... | |
| HELP advise PLEASE - Focal Sopra 2 Speakers - I want a tube amp but " Min 2.6ohm @ 104Hz " Overthinking it.Just a matter of which tube amp you like. Demo as many as possible. The Sopra's sound great thru a decent tube amp. You'll just get multiple responses why "x" is better than "y" | |
| FM Tuner for audiophiles-is it a bad idea today? As long as you don’t listen to R&R, you’re good. There is still public broadcast stations playing Classial & Jazz. Other than that, it’s a novelty. If you’re looking for sound quality in a tuner-it’s arguably done with a tubed tuner.Take ... | |
| If Nordost won't shorten & terminate it's own speaker cables who can please? Thank you! I wouldn't have anyone but Nordost alter their cable.If you can, up your game and get Heimdall. That's where it starts with their specific engineering. It's more of the "middle of the line" for all the Norodost traits. I started off with Blue Heav... | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? Perhaps someone can identify the coupling caps from this pic. Scroll 1/4 down, under "dare to compare"https://www.primaluna-usa.com/dialogue-premium-hp-integratedThere has to be some components although "selected for performance" were chosen to m... | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? Off topic, but Prima Luna SQ related.If there's anyone who has done a coupling cap mod to their Dialogue HP Integrated, please PM me. Would like some insight. With a few mod's, I understand the PL and similar imports can be put in another league... | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? "Both PrimaLuna and REL are manufactured and MADE IN CHINA Yes, that REL. Including the reference lines. Get over it. I own both and couldn’t be happier with my gear."Lot's of denial in here keeferdog.Much more brands than most think. | |
| Is Modern Jazz an Oxymoron? I'm not much of a fan of 1970's+ Jazz.That's when fusion and "Smooth Jazz" took over. Not that there's anything wrong with it. Anyone that's a SoCal FM listener will remember the great Chuck Niles on KLON. He would talk about his disdain for "Smo... | |
| A question that defines the problem of shopping... Seek out dealers manufacturers that offer home trial. You just be out shipping. I'll leave it others to chime in with suggestions. | |
| The survival of the fittest. The hi end audio market is weird.Remember the Elac Adante series? Hot for a second.... now- FLOP! Dealers can't give away inventory.Now they're at a price worth looking at. When I heard them, I liked them. Just not at the asking price. | |
| My journey to improved vinyl performance-a new cleaning protocol "Is there really such a fine line between chemical engineering and musical enjoyment.?"That's pretty much what I meant. No offense."You can buy an ultrasonic machine and a record suspension/spinner separately with your budget. Use the spin clean ... | |
| Death Of A Tube Amp (A Short Story) You should be on the concern list. | |
| Anyone heard the Don Sachs Custom Tube Phono Stage? No, but I heard the Harry Sachs. A nod to Beavis and Butthead." You said Harry Sachs. | |
| My journey to improved vinyl performance-a new cleaning protocol You deserve quiet records with that protocol. Bravo!I'm still holding my breath for a turnkey US machine under $1k. Meanwhile, low tech Spin Clean for now. Hasn't failed yet. | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? cincyhound-it was a goof. I’m just getting the point across that the PL could possibly be a great choice. As mentioned I’ve been using PL gear for 10 years. With the right set of speakers, it will be just as "good" as any other brand. PL also appe... |