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| Darko nailed it. 12 examples of wishful thinking in the hi-fi community What John Darko is doing is to get a conversation going. I also watch/read other reviewers. #13 - I have been to 1 audio show, SWAF in 2024, small show, easy to view ever room. I also take trips to visit physical stores to listen. Better synergy,... | |
| Network Switches I added the effe isolator - Dawn Technology Limited in front of the Grimm. This adds optical fiber in the network feed to the streamer. A Sablon network cable feeds my Grimm MU1. A Sablon digital XLR feeds the Mola Mola Tambaqui. All other netw... | |
| Midwest Hi-Fi Store you can count on… I live in Wichita. In 2023, I took a state tour: Colorado (including The Music Room), Utah had the stores, visited around 12. Visited Oklahoma and Texas (SWAF) in 2024. Some store/manufactures would allow you to make an appointment. YG in Denver,... | |
| Is it better to get dedicated monoblocks instead of bridging stereo paired amps? I bought a used Moon 700i. The single chassis is 2 mono amps and a pre, all separate power supplies, short connection paths internally. Only analog. Look used if you like the sound of certain brands. Patience, and you will find your gear. I boug... | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? - Mola Mola Tambaqui - Grimm MU1 (Roon server/streamer) - Nordost cable and power loom - Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? New gear 2024 I have 2 systems. System 1 Laiv Harmony DAC Nordost speaker cables Trident Ribbon Cable Elevators System 2 - reference Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC Silversmith Fidelium biwire speaker cables (connected to Treo CTs) Trident Ribbon Cable ... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? David Gilmour - Luck and Strange (2024) Hidden Orchestra - Night Walks (2010) | |
| LAIV Harmony I have the Harmony DAC and the PS Audio DirectStream DAC Mk.1. I bought the DSD before the latest DSD Mk.2 came out. After reading reviews of both and also reviews of the DSD Mk.1 after it was modded compared to the newer Mk.2, I had Rick mod mi... | |
| Buying Used Speakers I buy used from The Music Room tmraudio . com. You can return them. Vandersteen Treo CT and Moon 700i No issues. Mike | |
| YG versus MBL versus Borrensen versus Vandersteen My Moon 700i is an integrated and does not have the ability to place the vandy hi-pass filter in between the pre and amp. Also, my WAF with these speakers is lower because of the bass they already produce. I am certain the Sub 3 would clean up the... | |
| YG versus MBL versus Borrensen versus Vandersteen Thanks. Now just have to wait for a used Sub 3 to show up. | |
| YG versus MBL versus Borrensen versus Vandersteen @tomic601 tomic601 please explain " matching sub 3 and high pass filters." Thanks! | |
| YG versus MBL versus Borrensen versus Vandersteen My amp is a Moon 700i with AntiCables. I did not say I was replacing the Treo CTs. Just educating myself on the brands, my first audio show. Each of the speakers was very clean and transparent. I guess what I am asking is what has been your expe... | |
| Is there such a thing as a good medium priced music streamer? https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2633229 Go to TMRaudio.com for PS Audio DSD. Trade-ins to PS Audio are tested and recertified. You can order them with or without the Bridge II. | |
| Why isn't better quality used gear being made available? I took a trip to Colorado and Utah August/September this year. I need to hear gear before I purchase. One place I stopped by, TMRaudio.com in Eric, Colorado, they sell new and used gear. TMR also has an excellent return policy. They do an awesome... |