twoleftears

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Digital is far better than vinyl
One of the major DAC manufacturers (I can't reveal which) is currently working on a little add-on box that will introduce subtle pops and ticks and barely perceptible needle-in-groove surface noise into the digital signal, so that streamers can ha... 
Open Baffle Experience
@soix They were almost certainly the X4's, which is what Spatial has been using recently at shows, coupled with the LTA ZOTL40+ integrated.  Earlier in this thread I posted a video of that same combo at the Pacific show.  Because of supply issues ... 
Need HDMI Cable Input: Knowledge/Comparison Assist, Please
The DH Labs 2.1 uses a mixture of copper and fiber optic conductors. So I wonder if technically it is an AOC cable, though I’ve also read great things about it. The WIreworld Stellar uses purely fiber optic conductors and is also rated 2.1.  There... 
What exactly is a speaker box sound?
Some designers remain, errr, heretical.  
Does an Audioquest Niagra 1200 limit amplifier dynamics?
I have the Puritan 156 and the Isotek Sigmas EVO3, and while the Isotek is good, the Puritan is better (and less expensive).  
Integrated amp for Proac D2
Try the Belles Signature integrated.  Call Johnny at Audio Connection.  He knows Belles and Proac very well.  
New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones)
I wonder if it was Fyne.  Fyne provides competition to the Mofi both below and above their price point.  
Open Baffle Experience
@mwatsme The recordings were made by Audiogon member @shkong78 at the Pacific Audio Show. I don't know what he used to make them.  To me the Spatials sound very good and are at the very least competitive with the Voxativs.  
Classical piano solo—Your one favorite performance and recording
John O'Conor's traversal of the Beethoven sonatas on Telarc is very good.  As are plenty of other recordings.  
Open Baffle Experience
Then compare same track on 3x more expensive Voxativ.    
Open Baffle Experience
  How does this sound to you guys?  
New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones)
Tannoy may have nothing at that price point, but Fyne certainly does, below and just above.  
Best sounding CD player
@dvdgreco  https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/luxman-d-10x-cd-sacd-player-and-dac/  
Magnepan LRS in the house!
RJS Accoustics makes a couple of modestly sized subwoofer units (pairs) that go especially well with LRS+. Check them out here: RJS Acoustics | For The Passion Of Sound Reproduction  
Best sounding CD player
Luxman "u" is the previous generation,in the 8, 6, and 5 versions. "x" is the current generation.  Currently only the 10 and the 3.  Surprised to find the "u"'s still listed on the Luxman website.  They will be discontinued.  I gather that the in...