troutstreamnm
Responses from troutstreamnm
| the gateway product that turned you into an audiophile It started with JBL L26 loudspeakers for me. Than I added a Crown preamp and it was off to the races! That was 50 years ago 😯 | |
| Looking for Solid Core Speaker cables I run Morrow Audio SP-7 speaker cables and am very happy with their performance. I’d suggest their SP-6 line as the best bang for your buck. | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades Understood. My personal preference would be to have a label identifying the upgrade. I assume LTA will have the upgrade recorded in their records for the serial number on the unit. | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades cbrez, just curious, does LTA put a plate or sticker on the converted unit to signify it’s a Version 3? | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades Found this thread very informative and timely. LTA has had my preamp for the Level 3 upgrade for about three weeks. Anticipating an email anytime now that it’s being shipped. Very excited to get it after reading this post! | |
| B&W 802D1 - How can I tame the brightness? You should consider KEF Reference Series (3’s or 5’s) in that price range. My Reference 3’s driven by a tube preamp and solid state amp is incredible 🙂 | |
| What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles I love meatloaf sandwiches 🥪. My wife cooks an awesome meatloaf. My amplifier is awesome too so there IS a connection between meatloafs and amplifiers. This post is so enlightening 🙂 | |
| Anyone else constantly curious about amps? I’ve owned SS, hybrid and tube amps over the years and found all can provide quality sound. The best part has been the experience in the exploration of each type! I’m currently running a powerful Simaudio Moon SS amp that is wonderful paired wit... | |
| Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors Just realize no surge protector will protect your equipment from a direct, or near, lightning strike. However, it’s smart to utilize one for lessor surge events. | |
| Does loudness play a part in your appreciation? As others have indicated, 70-75 db at my listening position is a good range to comfortably enjoy the hi-fidelity of my system without stress. Above 80 db starts to get uncomfortable. | |
| Best Audiophile Album in terms of Dynamic Range and Mastering Quality? I have to add Return to Forever, Romantic Warrior to this list. Fabulous recording for showcasing your system. 👍🏻 | |
| Seeking a Tube preamplifier +1 LTA MicroZOTL preamp. I’m very happy with mine with the upgraded 6SN7 tubes. | |
| Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby? The used market has knocked me off the bandwagon 😂. Being able to get “like new” equipment you only dreamed about in the past for 1/3 to 1/2 off retail is too tempting. I’ve had very good luck buying quality used equipment this past year. | |
| And the biggest influence on sound quality is... I really think it comes down to the quality of the bong. Is it a natural bamboo bong, glass, or something makeshift? The best SQ is always realized thru bamboo and good headphones 😂 | |
| And the biggest influence on sound quality is... My experience is the quality of the recording is at the top of the list. You can’t make bad engineered recordings sound good regardless of your room or system IMHO. |