taeck101

Responses from taeck101

Beware of Wayne's audio - Poor product quality & worst business ethics
I have had no trouble with Wayne's audio.  In-fact, they've been very helpful and trusting in sending another ring to try-out w/o additional payment. Quality has been great. NOTE:  Since periphery rings are made to be universal they CAN but not al... 
Streamers with I2S connectivity
snafujg, how is your Denafrips Terminator DAC working out? According to Psaudio the advantage IF streamer is connected through I2S interconnect vs other connection - the PCM(inter iC sound) audio data transport, bit clock line data, work select li... 
Can anyone recommend a good streamer/DAC?
Very curious about the Araulic G series, please let me know how you like the sound quality. I’m in the same boat except kinda new to digital streaming; always played vinyl and cd on my tube system. I’d like to add streamer for the convenience beyo... 
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations
Here's your chance to get separates... good luck. NAIM NAC 152 XS & NAP 155 XS PREAMP/POWERAMP BUNDLEhttps://www.upscaleaudio.com/collections/sweet-deals/products/naim-nac-152-xs-nap-155-xs-preamp-powe...https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9c... 
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations
In that price point not much has the grunt of an Nadc375bee.  375bee in my opinion gives you the best value for its price point.  I had one driving vienna acoustics grand beethoven speakers since 2009, now my son has it in his college dorm creatin... 
anyone use KT120's or KT110's tubes in MAC 275 ?
In the KT88 compatibility test performed by Fluxion audio technology, it was concluded that If an amplifier is designed for KT88 in the case of mc275; KT120 is interchangeable without any circuit modification and bias adjustment. https://www.youtu... 
insurance and shipping with UPS
catsally1,was your resolution verbally stated with UPS or was there something in writing?  Documenting your case with either police report, letter or email is always a good idea.  Hope you receive your check sooner than later. Cheers! 
Manley chinook & low output mc’s
I have used new old stock Great American Sound’s sleeping beauty(GAS) low output MC cartridge (0.23mV) with the Manley chinook special from Upscale Audio and they sound great. They do recommend though 0.4mV and greater for maximum performance so y... 
Buying an item from Canada
Be careful though, i bought a $1200 CD player from Canada and UPS wanted COD of $295 upon delivery.  I almost paid it but when refused they left a phone number to call, well the next day i called the ups 1-800 # instead and it was explained to me ... 
Ripped off, any ideas?
I'm in the area and was going to consider them.  Hind sight is always 20/20 but most of us grow up trusting in people who make some type of mistake early in our lives that forever shape us. And kinda embarrassing too sharing stories that you have ... 
Reference disc player...UDP 205 or Marantz?
A little late here but compared a black friday oppo udp-205 deal vs. my rega apollo cd player and the rega apollo (sub $1000 cd player) is a far superior cd player. I’m sure oppo does well in many ways but it was no comparison to dedicated rega cd... 
How to polish Wilson Audio speaker
Here's what an account service manager from Wilson Audio had to say: Hi, Yes we use an automotive paint process, base coat/ clear coat. Anything safe to use on an automobile is safe to use on our speakers…As you may surmise, there are some excell...