thriftyaudio
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| Looking for Solid Core Speaker cables @total111 this may work: https://www.amazon.com/WORLDS-BEST-CABLES-Foot-Audiophile/dp/B0CD1PPMJS/ref=ast_sto_dp_puis | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades @lancelock I am looking forward to your comparisons of the two preamps. The Rhumba Extreme 1.4 was my second choice, although I was never able to compare the LTA MicroZOTL Level 2 with it in my system. I went with the LTA ultimately based on price... | |
| use of ChatGPT for HIFI I recently started using ChatGPT for comparisons. Sometimes the information is just wrong. When I pointed this out, it adjusted and provided different results. It is just like any other resource at this point. It is just retrieving information fro... | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades At @dotto81 Paul brought both in and for some reason preferred the Rhumba Extreme 1.4 versus the Rhythm. He is not shy about spending money. I do not remember the specifics. | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades @dotto81 A friend has a Rhumba Extreme 1.4. He swears by it. The 1.4 might be the most affordable component in his system. He swung by Sunday after visiting a couple of wineries. He knew the Level 3 was installed and he wanted to give a listen. B... | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades My Level 3 upgrade arrived Friday and I have spent a large part of the weekend listening to music. The total turn around time was eighteen days including shipping from the West Coast to Maryland and back again. Fortunately I was traveling during m... | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades My preamp arrives Friday. The total turn around time will be just under three weeks. I look forward to providing feedback next week. | |
| Bass management--high/low pass filtering There are a couple of options for you. The JL Audio Crossover is an excellent choice. Another option is the SPL Crossover which I use. Both units allow you to adjust the low and high crossover points on the fly. This does require a separate power... | |
| Then I Got a Pulse, Now I'm a Believer @mashif That is the great thing about audio. There are lots of options. Personally I found the BluOS system a total mess. The Node 2i was my second streamer/DAC after a similarly priced Cambridge piece which was even worse. I tried the Node X, b... | |
| Then I Got a Pulse, Now I'm a Believer I also have a Pulse and truly enjoy it. Although I am actively searching for the next level with either Innuos or Aurender. I have been impressed with the DH Labs Silver Sonic AES cable. I just ordered the Silver Revolution AES upgrade. The Bifro... | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades @sfpeloton I will be sending my Level 2 back for an upgrade next week. Jacob said I already had the Lundahl transformers so that is not in my billing. It was an upgrade LTA did along the way. | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades @audioman58 I have not heard the Gryphon, but I am more than satisfied with the Pass Labs XA-25. I have difficult speakers to drive with a 0.5 Ohm draw in a few passages at volume. The XA-25 works great. I have powered subwoofers with an active SP... | |
| What is the best option of the two choices I would steer clear of NAD. I had my T778 repaired twice (once under warranty and once out of warranty). When it died a third time I sold it for parts. I considered the Denon line and also Yamaha. I went with Yamaha. The KEF speakers deserve bett... | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades @audioman58 Thanks for the update. I received my Level 2 a couple of weeks earlier than you. I appear to be on a similar audio journey -- just different stops. My MicroZOTL should go in for upgrade in the next two weeks. | |
| Differences in clock cables? @lordmelton thank you for your response. The Aurender N20 is on my very short list of potential streamer upgrades. Which master clock do you use with the N20? As a side note, I do have an SR fuse in the Pass XA-25. I purchased the amp used and it... |