tksteingraber

Responses from tksteingraber

HDMI cable to utilize I2s Connection from LAIV uddc to Denafrips Terminator 2
Beware of Revelation Audio Labs.  Brad makes great cables but has a history of playing games with shipping delays and not responding to communication.  I have been waiting 8 months for a USB cable that didn’t work and he keeps promising it will sh... 
ChatGPT Willsenton R800i 805 vs Line Magnetic LM-805ia
Quite impressive result and a good time saving starting point on research.  I have used it several times for other topics with good results.  Should improve more with time and development.  
Sellers Beware
Yes…Tire Kickers…that’s just to be expected in the world of selling used audio gear.  You can always sell gear to businesses that buy and sell used gear but it comes at a $ cost.  Just have to decide is it worth dealing with buyers or take hit on ... 
Supratek Owners Thread
@markusthenaimnut good to hear…I like the sound of RCA black plate 6L6G, GE 807 and Westinghouse 807.  The 807’s have even more bass, slam and overall fuller sound.  Both sound excellent just different.  
My Favorite Tweaks, What is yours?
Many but the Swiss Digital Fuse Box w/ graphene sluggo stands out.  
Seller Silence
To me, if you place an ad it is common courtesy for the seller to quickly respond to questions.  No or a very delayed response is a “Red Flag” warning ⚠️ .  Do you really want to trust this seller to complete the sale without delay or issues.  Whe... 
Recommend a good router/modem combo please
My modem/router mesh system is set up the same as mitch2 in separate rooms with a few differences.  I use the latest xfinity combo modem/router with no issues for the same finger pointing reason as ghdprentice after having different brands.  I cur... 
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
Well after being so impressed with my Audex USB and my Argentum IC’s I went all in and picked up a set of Aperta SE Speaker cables and two Praesto power cables.  I think that speaks for itself what I think of Veritas cables.  I need to break-in  t... 
Buyer Beware
Interesting topic…I had a similar issue.  I bought a used Revelation Audio Lab USB that was dead silent (no sound at all) when used with my Bricasti M5 streamer feeding my Mojo Mystique EVO Dac. The RAL Usb cable did work fine on my Apple laptop c... 
HOW can components be so expensive, and yet customer service is so bad.
I have had good experiences with smaller boutique type sellers and prefer to support them.  They are easier to contact and often are the owner/builder and willing to bend your ear…brands I like are Supratek, Aric Audio, Don Sachs, Mojo Audio, Decw... 
Sonido Field Coil Driver Speaker
Well now that I have  had sufficient burn in time and made some changes I thought I would give an update for anyone with interest.  First this has been a fun and very rewarding project for taking a big leap of faith on the Sonido Field Coil Driver... 
Denny Dias
Agree Denny was stellar and provided by far my favorite guitar work for Steely Dan.  Thanks for sharing!  
Critical listening and altered states
An edible before an evening listening session does the ears good!  
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
Ok after a week with my Audax USB and Argentum IC’s between my preamp and amp I can now understand how important a role high quality cables make in a system’s overall SQ.  Just jaw dropping how much improved my system sounds now.  That is with jus... 
Cable Quest
Just bought some Veritas top of their line cables and they are fantastic cables.  Much better SQ than my Audioquest Coffee USB and Audio Envy IC’s which I thought were pretty good cables.  I am just amazed at how much better my system sounds with ...