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| Tubes for VTL MB-450 Series II +1 email VTL to confirm but 6550 and KT-88 have “similar” bias requirements. The Series III can run either per website. Beast of an amp, btw. If KT-88 equivalent, consider looking at Shuguang Nature KT-88-T (not -Z). I have a Dennis Had Inspire... | |
| Any thoughts about the RR-888 I stumbled across this thread a few days ago, did a bunch of internet reading guided by AI and thought what the heck, bought the $55 Douk Audio wood box version vs the $$$ audiophile unit. It arrived today, plugged it in, 5 feet high just slightl... | |
| Sound signature comparison - Streamer/DACs Keep the LUMIN D2! I have a Cambridge Audio CXN V2 with dual Wolfson chips and love the warm, musical and dare say relaxed sound signature. Still plenty of detail and clarity. The D2 is much higher end and I would imagine far better implementati... | |
| CARY CAD 805 SIGNATURE There’s a pair of Cary Audio 805s on USAudio Mart for $4,800, retail was $9,000; a pair of 211 monos for $8,000, retail $24,000, they’re monsters; a Cary 845SEI Integrated on ebay @ $4,350, and a pair of Cary CAD 300SE Signatures for $2,900. So ye... | |
| Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday Thanks for the post! I connected iPad app and PC desktop app last night. Way smoother than any other remote app. Now if Qobuz would update firmware so JPLY FEMTO driver would sync up. | |
| Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC Looked it up, Gustard A26 supports Roon and UPNP. JPLAY is a UPNP controller. Therefore you should be able to plug the internet directly into your A26 and use Roon or JPLAY to control Qobuz on your iPad. I’m sure yiur AI assistant can explain h... | |
| Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC All good brand recommendations above. However, consider this, drop a DDC in between your MAC and the A26 DAC, reclocks the stream signal. Gustard U18 DDC is $499., USB to DDC, I2S to DAC. Then download Qobuz app (and subscription) to your MAC, ... | |
| Speakers for leading edge, transients, speed and big sound Wow! Wish I had that budget! +1 Klipsch Jubilee, Volti Audio, Altec VoT, JBL Everest. Synergy important, especially at that level. Amp, tube, SS, Hybrid? Source, TT, CD, R2R, digital stream? A lot to consider. Make sure room evaluated by acoustic... | |
| Sound quality differences in streamers I’m not going to disagree with any of the above, and I certainly agree that everything can make a difference. I have several rigs, several DACs, several streamers, amps, SS and tube, and way too many pairs of speakers, and with exception of a Camb... | |
| ARC Select Worth Price? @hickamore you should watch Michael Fremer’s The Absolute Sound tour of ARC on YouTube. They do a lot of testing and burn-in of their selected tubes for ARC gear. Most look like new production EH brands, e.g., Tung Sol 6550s, etc. ARC has built t... | |
| Replacement/upgrade for Bluesound and Chord Mojo 2 streamer/external DAC combo +1 upgrade Node power supply, R2R DAC (Denafrips Ares), add IRIS DDC for best results. Mojo vs R2R different sound signature, Chords are detailed and transparent with punch. Denafrips and R2Rs generally are more laid back, smoother, with good det... | |
| "audiophiles listen to their equipment" Is it OK if I listen to both?? | |
| Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby? @troustreamnm I agree, if you shop smart, i.e., good brands with great reputations that can be serviced if needed, you can pick up some great gear on the cheap and put together a great system. Audio Research, Conrad Johnson, Cary Audio, Klipsch, v... | |
| Best affordable Linear Power Stage +1 LHY LPS. I have 5 LPS of three brands and think the LHY is best value for price. Vinshine Audio Singapore. | |
| Mike's Barn. WHOA!!! Way to go Mike, nicest room and kit I’ve ever seen. Probably wouldn’t tink muck of my bedroom rig consisting of a bluesound node 2i and Topping DAC. Worst camera work ever! |