tksteingraber
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| cheapest cable upgrade ever @parker65310 +++++👏 @antigrunge2 thanks for sharing sounds fun will give it a go! This is what I feel this hobby is all about. Experimenting with different products/tweaks makes for more sustainable enjoyment. I especially like cheap diy idea... | |
| Point of diminishing returns for a Network Streamers? I suggest and use a Bricasti M5 Network streamer. Really nice product and sound is excellent. It has high quality build including LPS. I experienced a significant sound improvement over using my Macbook connected to my DAC. Since M5 is a NAS yo... | |
| Usb cable recommendation Any Audioquest cable you can afford. Owned Forrest (good), carbon (much better), coffee (way better). Bought all used and very happy with the line. | |
| Too many choices for R2R DACS--opinions appreciated Also a Lab12 DAC 1 Ref DAC and extremely happy. Very underrated DAC and priced very well. | |
| Lab 12 Congrats and I expect you are enjoying your DAC 12 Ref DAC. I own a Lab12 ref DAC and love it’s simplicity and it’s sound is amazing. I bought mine used 6 months old at 1/2 price. It is an under the radar DAC and at regular price is very good de... | |
| Power Cord for DAC I have a Bricasti M5, not a DAC, with their LPS built in. I asked them about upgrading the power cord and they said the stock cord is ideal and not necessary. I did try some upgrades and did not hear any improvement in my system. Not sure if your... | |
| Let’s share funny-stupid things we’ve done Placing a quarter on my head shell to keep my record from skipping....but didn’t everyone do that growing up? 🤣 | |
| Are Tube Buffers for real or even worth it ? Really like my Black Ice Foz SSX 3D sound expander. Can’t really explain why but it just sounds better with it. Bass control and Sound stage expander control is subtle with minor impact. Have a NOS 60’s Westinghouse long Carbon Plate 12au7 tube... | |
| Onkyo has filed for bankruptcy Sorry to hear any manufacturer going bankrupt. All serve their purpose in engaging people with their music. I own a C-7030 CD Player/Transport on my second system and I have tried replacing it but keep coming back to it. Amazing sound to price va... | |
| Any Decemberists fans out there? Saw them at the Greek Theatre Berkeley, Ca a couple years ago. Great show and I have been a fan ever since. Mesmerizing vocals, interesting different song writing and who doesn’t like an accordion. | |
| 12x7 tubes @bigmac1963 Tungsram make great tubes I would expect you will be very happy with them. I have some Tungsram 70’s 12at7’s in my raven amp and they are my best sounding 12at7. Great dynamics, soundstage and clarity. I have not heard their 12ax7’... | |
| 12x7 tubes I was in checking tubes out on BJ’s website and saw he had Ge/ Kentucky Radio pewter plates in stock. You might want to inquire on those. A little more cost than the Tungsram and Ge long gray plates. They are exceptional ...as good as RCA blac... | |
| 12x7 tubes I have a Black Ice Dac and have rolled many tubes. I prefer a warmer tube so my favorites are Mullard f91/92 long plates late ‘50’s are just exceptional. Pricey not overrated in my ears but the real deal. Close second are ‘50’s Rca long Black Pl... | |
| Grounding cable gauge size @ozzy thanks for the update. I have a rf router box on order. Can you provide more detail on how you have it wired to each component/ground box? Is your 7000 only connected to the router wall plug no ground boxes. Are your speakers connected to... | |
| Grounding cable gauge size @bugredmachine how do you like your Russ Andrews router? I was thinking of ordering one as well and wanted to get some input. Or anyone else who has one… |