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| Tweaks that work? (yes very subjective topic) you need lots of SR dots/HFTs/fuses, SR master couplers, BDR cones, PPT mats and goo for contacts...and if that doesn't send you into sonic nirvana then you really need to sell everything you have and buy any Raven integrated that you can afford p... | |
| What is up with Audio Research during the pandemic? I’ve been noting unusually long delays on various orders myself - but everything eventually gets to me. This is simply how things are right now so be patient. Political views aside I have been buying some gear myself the past 3 months particularly... | |
| Are tubes really “warm”? @noble100 and the quality of the reproduction system as a whole rather than the inclusion or exclusion of tubes in the audio chain. +1....you said it so I didn't have to. As if all you're listening to is a tube...ha. | |
| Best debut album There are so many....but one that sticks is the fresh sound The Police delivered with ‘Outlandos d’Amour’ | |
| Sub 1k integrated? so @millercarbon - what is your sub-$1K tube integrated recommendation? If we skip the price then sure we can open up all sorts of possibilities but the OP framed the question. | |
| Need speaker cable I sometimes see used Auditorium 23's show up for about $650 at 2.5m lengths. Highly recommended. | |
| Sub 1k integrated? You will be amazed how much better your speakers sound when you migrate away from your Yamaha HTR-5560 AVR unit. The Outlaw you referenced plus the Cambridge Audio CXA81 are good ones to look at. | |
| How many NICE looking high end floor standing speaker are there at present Although not mentioned yet, I’m a huge fan of the Devore O/96 aesthetic - works well outside mancaves in plain view living spaces, especially in mid-century modern rooms I find.https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bWW9rxtnKM4/WXkR0fILP1I/AAAAAAACNAc/y_HfHKH... | |
| Why don’t tube amps sound like tubes anymore? @mijostyn +1Actually, it is more like modern SS amps are sounding more like Tube amps.I sold my tube amp because the Pass XA30.8 gave me everything my tube amp did plus what it lacked in low end grip, dynamic range, and a silent black background. ... | |
| How many NICE looking high end floor standing speaker are there at present Pretty good looking speakers those BØRRESEN 05's eh? Only $120K but the top end of the range is 50kHz. I think a dog can only hear to 48kHz. I can only hear to just below 15kHz so I assume they'd build me a pair for under $40K? | |
| High end units in the U.S. market that are not black? add VAC as well | |
| 10K system Failing to know someone's musical priorities has never stopped folks from making wide-ranging recommendations based on their own personal preferences. Plus, I was aligned with @tvad 's thoughts here. I thought the secret sauce always consisted o... | |
| Anyone have experience with Soundsmith’s strain gauge? This "not recognising vocals" criticism...I'm not getting it.Hey, just the messenger here as I recall what I read. I did have the same thought...what's the point of reference?...your onw system? Fremer usually is able to take such viewpoints int... | |
| Sumiko BPS Evo III vs Hana EL/EH I'd just spend slightly more on the Hana SL which is substantially better than the EL. Truly a value for the money cart if there ever was one. | |
| Anyone have experience with Soundsmith’s strain gauge? I recall reading an article some time ago by Fremer stating it tends to produce a polarizing sound that people either gush over or completely dislike. I have not heard it myself but from what I recall reading the clarity and speed of data retrieva... |