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| Best sounding compact integrated amp < $2k? I have 2 Emerald Physics EP100.2SEs, which love. They now offer an integratedFYI I have a pair of their KCII speakers FS. see ad/review in AA | |
| Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ??? th top of my very short list is Parasound Halo JC 2. I own their P 5 which I use in balanced mode | |
| How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp? If you think your 105 sounds good now, check out replacing the incoming IEC and wire (from ebay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Oppo-95-105-105D-205-Mod-Kit-Mundorf-Cable-Bypass-Voltage-Selector-Furutech... ) and the Linear Power Module (mine was only $... | |
| Can a power cord increase the resolution of an Class D (SMPS) amp by more than 5% ? Absolutely, some much better than others. In the past I have used top cords from TekLine, but have mostly switched to Wire World, who calls his 'power conditioners' They certainly increased the overall performance of my 2 Emerald Physics EP 100.2... | |
| New Speakers up to $15k - The more I read the less I know! I can see you are a high-hi-end listener. Me too, but I learned a lot when I was partners in Audio Tweakers over a decade ago. My then biz partner had a cost no object budget, which I got to hear regularly. He now owns Scaena Loudspeakers which co... | |
| Mono Blocks on a Budget, is it possible? you can likely find a pair for ~ $1500 | |
| Mono Blocks on a Budget, is it possible? I love my Emerald Physics 100.2SEs. I did upgrade he fuse which was huge. I think most of the ones on the used market do not have it, so they don't know how good these class D amps are. Also my system is fully balanced | |
| Why did it take so long I am not in a position to on the latest PS audio digital products, but I do employ Machina Dynamica Promethean Springs (among other MD products), and recently upgraded my Oppo 105 with IEC wire loom (OppoMod) and Linear Power Module (ZeroZone). Th... | |
| Directionality of wire It never ceases to amaze that their are always naysayers who never tried product X, or in this case Machina Dynmica products. Either you can't hear, or don't want to investigate things outside the box, but somehow feel justified to chastise things... | |
| Best Small Floorstanding Speaker under $2K Recently, I too was looking for sub $2K speakers. Fortunately, I saw Emerald Physics AG adv for their KC IIs with a free BOM. If not for their super special, they would have been off my radar. I sprang for adding WireWorlds fairly new internal s... | |
| Mods for Behringer DCX Google it. There are several | |
| Reference 3a MM de Capo i with Pass Labs? I don't see what you would gain over the HCA. If anything contact Cullen Audio and ask for a quote to upgrade it. Also it is very cable and interconnect sensitive. I recommend Tek Line Cables Reference power cords and Clear Day Audio interconnectr... | |
| What should I do? If your source is CD you will be amazed how good the Raysonic 168 or 228 variable tube outs are. I replaced a $3K preamp and never looked back. Plus, one less shelf, power cord, interconnect... oh and they are awesome CD players to boot | |
| connectng CD player directly to amp, good or bad? You will usually give up some convenience like no additional inputs, and most likely polarity control. Polarity can be resolved by inserting an inexpensive XO like dBX or Behringer. Both have individual polarity control for bass, mids, and highes,... | |
| I've got a PS Audio GCC-250 on the way. Mistake?? I have owned a GCC 250 for 5 years. I moved it to my video system. I can tell you it is very responsive to better power cords (I like Tek Line Cables Reference seris) and interconnects- Clear Day Audio solid core with Xhadow connectors |