thinman2
Responses from thinman2
| You own a store, you sell 2 brands, which? McIntosh and Klipsch | |
| Roon for high end audio? kingofgix. Been dedicated audiophile since 1974. And similarly dedicated to vinyl. SME TT, tone arm and cartridge that cost as much as a Hyundai, Pass Labs pre amp and amp. Sound quality streaming equals vinyl...a little different, but pleasing. ... | |
| What DAC upgrade made you say “DAMN, that sounds SO MUCH better than my last DAC”? Roon Nucleus, Farad Power supply, Bricasti M3, Pass Labs XP30, Pass Labs Aelph Zero Monoblocks. | |
| Best Preamp and Amp combination, interesting finding!!! The Pass Labs xp30 preamp opened up the world of music for my ears. | |
| any suggestions on what to replace Bluesound Node 2i with Galleybob. I stream Tidal through Roon Nucleus and Bricasti M3. Haven't heard anything better to my ears. Different but not better. I also replaced the Nucleus Wall Wart with a Farrad power supply. | |
| Better Amp for Cornwall IV's... Pass Labs Aelph Zero Class A monoblocks work well with Klipsch. I have 1974 Heresy and LaScala | |
| DAC for Bricasti Design M5 Network Player I ordered an M3 from Mike Kay at Audio Archon. Mike took my M5 in on trade and gave me the best price he could. I was surprised no forum member mentioned a DAC that was preferred to the M3.That tells me that the M3 is the way to go. Had to hit the... | |
| DAC for Bricasti Design M5 Network Player No luck finding a used or demo Bricasti M3. Called Fidelity Premium, Extreme Fidelity, Audio Archon, Divinci Media, Sounds of Silence. And the wait for a new one is several weeks. So, still looking for DAC recommendations for my Bricasti M5 render... | |
| DAC for Bricasti Design M5 Network Player Ill give it a shot and report back. Thanks guys! | |
| DAC for Bricasti Design M5 Network Player I thought about that; but $6,500 is over budget. Plus, I can explore other DACs with a separates. Do you have any stand alone DACs you like? | |
| Help Upgrading My Phono Chain Before I upgraded my TT I bought a Hana Cartridge to replace the Grado. Great improvement. Hana has option for your MM phono stage starting about $450 to $1250. | |
| Buying a new TT today my vote is for any restored Thorens, Lenco, AR, Gerrard, Linn or Denon in place any of the new entry level painted fiberboard VPI, Clear Audio, etc with cheap DC motor and wall wart. Buy used and restored, may come with decent cartridge. When y... | |
| Turntable and amp combination Marrduk24. Please don't make the mistakes I did with entry level VPI or Clear Audio or any other new TT which I have heard. Problems begin early with oil, belts and speed control.The quality is not there in that price range. Blew through VPI Scout... | |
| speaker recommendation for 35watt tube mono blocks Bob Crites Cornscala. Under $2000. Horn midrange and tweeter. Very efficient. | |
| Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy? Suggest you audition Pass Labs Monoblocks. I have older Class A monoblocks even though I have been a tube guy since the mid 1970's. |