unclewilbur

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Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget
@twangy57  If a system can't do justice to Karen Carpenter's voice, it's worthless! 😊    
Is it possible to find a good DAC for under $50, 000?
@mitch2  Thank you for your great response! After dinner i will research your whole list. Eventually I might learn more about DACs and streamers, but I’m just beginning. Last night I did some preliminary searches and made a haphazard list. I will... 
Shakti Stone
@texasblues1959  Alright, let's go for it. Wanna play? I'm your huckleberry!  
Is it possible to find a good DAC for under $50, 000?
I would like recommendations for a good DAC and streamer. For someone whose components are around $20k, and speakers are around $50k, what would you recommend for a DAC and streamer (separates or combo)?  I like to keep the “diminishing return”... 
Shakti Stone
Why say anything @texasblues1959   
Shakti Stone
I will return to this thread in the future if I need to identify the fools.  
Question for Atma-sphere, will expensive power cables improve your amplifiers?
After reading about the $300 fuse, mega-buck power cords that defy physics, and watching the video about Mike's audio barn, I recommend that obsessive audiophiles should have a long time-out and appreciate the benefits of silence.  Perhaps a with... 
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Ten four on group chat. But where is Goldgerg? Go to SCIF at 15:00 hours.  
Do I need upgraded power cables?
@wofford  Salt is to cables, as pepper is to Uranus.  
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A life sentence!!!
+1 for everyone with Maggies and other planar magnetic speakers!   
Karen Carpeneter died 42 years ago.
@immatthewj   Thanks for mentioning the Carpenters Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. I just listened to it, and would not have had the pleasure if you hadn't mentioned it. For me, there's a lot to love about this recording!!! First of all, Karen's voi... 
One box solution
The link below is a photo of my nearfield system. I tried to send a picture, but that didn't work for me, I don't know how. Anyway, Silverfox, you might like a nearfield setup. It sounds better than most people would imagine. I'm using Monsoon MM-... 
One box solution
 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@tubegb   That's a groovy avatar you have! 😃