tweak1
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| Bi-Wire Cables under $350 (Used or New) I recommend 2 sets of cables as you might want to experiment | |
| The Right Speaker Cables Run, don't walk to Ali-Express. Type in the search bar Odin speaker cables. The only thing wrong with them is they should never have been named Nordost, BUT, they are EXCELLENT value. I find the Odin Gold the best and have both PCs and ICs. Curren... | |
| Built-in vs. Standalone DACs I have owned a Audio Alchemy DDP-1 (DAC/PRE)+ PS 5 (outboard LPS). My entire system has been significantly upgraded since owning it, and it still amazes. They do come up for sale occasionally HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Cowboy Junkies: Trinity Sessions | |
| Plug Amp directly to Mains or use a Power Conditioner? When I bought my now 70 YO house, some 26+ years ago I had a 20 amp dedicated line run from my elec panel directly to the 4 plug outlet for my system. I ran it outside, digging a several foot deep trench @carlsbad I had a PSA Premier Power Plant ... | |
| Downsizing for Blade 2 and hunting for smaller floor standers Emerald Physics OB 2-3 series. I have 3.4s which are 41" tall: NO STAND NEEDED. I have 3.4s 12" concentric woofers with 1" polyester tweeters. No longer in production, great prices for used try it, you'll love them. | |
| Which Solid State amplifier would you recommend for my budget? When I had 2 + 2s, I had both the interface (allows you use your own amps) and 4 of their servo-amps (semi moded); I highly recommend them. There's a guy in FL who does great upgrades for them hth | |
| New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones) Many here probably know I have Emerald Physics 3.4s; Open Baffle, 12" concentric with 1" polyester tweeter, outboard XOs. I was shocked when I received them as the XO/speaker jumper wire was garbage, AND, not long enough to get them off the bases,... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Bob Dylan Blood on the Tracks- MoFi CD | |
| Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there? Great question. I have owned plenty of both and find Open baffle far superior. Why? Well when done correctly the money goes o the speakers and XOS instead of mostly inferior cabinets and OXs | |
| Peachtree GaN 1 Beta @ricevs Im guessing your reply was for me. I try to avoid mentioning such things as they can confuse people How does the new amp bypass the need for a pre (2+ inputs) or a volume control? FYI I have long thought about replacing my solid ... | |
| Will a New Amp Sound Better Than My ML333? @arcticdeth Good idea, but that could be several thousand and a long wait time. Over the decades I have owned many high quality SS and tube amps, none any better top to bottom than my LSA Voyager GaN 350 MSRP $3000, but often on sale for $24... | |
| What should be mandatory in every professional published review- Room size, flooring (concrete, wooden...), windows (my room the front wal has a very large glass window, back wall is 3 sided floor to ceiling glass windows, walls: concrete, lath, sheet rock wood studs or metal studs..., treatments, carpeting,wi... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Annie Lennox Natalie Cole Unforgettable With Love | |
| New transport or repair CD player I had a modified Pioneer PD 65 for years. The laser gave out, but Pioneer no longer stocks parts. I replaced it with a CDT 6000 (that I picked up slightly used for $375, including shipping!), it’s terrific IF you use a top notch coax, power cord, ... |