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| Tribute bands or bands/artists making a comeback..any favorites out there?? I'm sure I'm in the minority but going out to see a tribute band isn't my thing at all. I love seeing live music but I overwhelmingly prefer listening to and watching someone create their own original music and putting their unique voice on it, r... | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? @mapman Many years earlier, hearing how good my Walsh 2 speakers sounded outside on a porch from about 100 yards away was a real eye opener. So I suppose it's safe to say you do all your critical listening from 100 yards away now? ;-) | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? My first eye opener in audio was actually as a teenage guitar player when I fell in love with the sound of a vintage Fender Twin over the 2-dimensional SS amps they were cranking out in the 80s. The wonderful sound of tubes still forms the backbo... | |
| I lied to my wife about the price of Stax 009S headphone A few years ago I was seriously debating getting a Porsche 911. I started really getting into audio at the same time and ultimately decided I would get more hours of enjoyment from nice audio gear and time spent immersed in music than I ever would... | |
| I lied to my wife about the price of Stax 009S headphone @lalitk I think it’s time for a gut check, are your more smitten by looks (and cost) of your gear or its capabilities to produce soul stirring music? While my value proposition is clearly aligned with yours - obtaining gear that allows music t... | |
| Should I upgrade my phono pre?? In your experience, would a SUT compromise dynamic range? @oranfoster My only experience is with a Zesto Allasso SUT and in this case definitely not. It's not the cheapest option but I love the flexibility with its gain and loading options. ... | |
| Making a product to sell and the need for modernity Every "modern" Class D amp over the past 3 years or so touts the modernity of their circuits. Over or underappreciated? The jury is still out. | |
| My Triad of Integrateds I’m thinking I’d prefer a tube pre and SS amp hybrid integrated.@noodlyarm This makes no sense | |
| My Triad of Integrateds you could certainly create a sub-thread to this one focused just on tube or SS integrated. | |
| New Qobuz User Comments I have Qobuz and love the SQ and the number of hi-res titles in the jazz library. I also have Tidal and would drop it in a second if Qobuz would introduce a family plan. | |
| Another Cart opinion thread.... I'm looking for something with great detail, not too bright, tight bass and smooth mids. For those qualities you may also want consider a Grado Gold2. I've heard good reviews on the Nagaoka you mention as well. | |
| Joseph Audio Pulsars and VAC Renaissance 70/70 Mk III Do you already own the VAC? All things equal I'd rather try it with the VAC Phi 170. | |
| Rogue audio RP-7 versus PS Audio BHK preamplifier I suspect the RP-7 is the better choice. Highly praised in reviews consistently although I have not heard it myself. I have heard the BHK and wasn't overly impressed. | |
| Kimber KCAG versus Nordost, newer Kimber interconnects, etc I really love the old KS1016 and have one between my phono stage and my line stage. I want to upgrade my Hero XLRs to the KS1116s but the hefty price keeps preventing me from pulling the trigger. Probably a 2020 purchase at this point. | |
| Streamer choices If you're only streaming Spotify at 320kbps what's the point of upgrading from the Bluesound Node? |