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| So damn hard deciding which tube preamp to buy! This article explains it pretty well. http://www.moxtone.com/Tube_buffer_en.htmlBAT uses tubes in the rectification (power supply) vs a SS rectifier. This is technically a quieter approach. My experience is that in practice, this is only really... | |
| Bricasti M3/M1SE I don’t believe so. There may be a way to override and load different software but I don’t know what it is. Nucleus is a Roon device.The Antipodes S30 (pricier I know) does have the flexibility to use a bunch of different software packages. | |
| Mixed Use Space - Advice for speakers placed close to back wall Vivid works well placed near wall. They are designed with flexibility in mind and the Kaya line is a GREAT all around speaker for movies and music. Aesthetically, they are different. But they are brilliant. I have Kaya 45s here and they grow o... | |
| Bricasti M3/M1SE I had a Dell Tower dedicated just to running Roon core and nothing else hard wired to my network. A Roon Nucleus was a big and noticeable step forward. The CX will blow your PC out out the water. Not what you want to hear I am sure but PCs just... | |
| What is the reason for this? (Digital vs Vinyl Question) Someone above mentioned Dynavector. That is a perfect upgrade in terms of cartridge. 10x, or 20x. Whichever you can afford. You will get no noise issues with that Dynavector. Rega grounds differently than some other tables and you can get some... | |
| What is the reason for this? (Digital vs Vinyl Question) That Naim is a surprisingly good digital rig. Your TT and phono aren't "entry level" but only one rung up. A step up in phono stage and at least cartridge will pay dividends. Rega tables in general are known for PRaT which usually means punchy ... | |
| Bricasti M3/M1SE So, I am a Bricasti and Antipodes dealer. I just sold a used pair of CX/EXs and they are good units and have my demos of the M1SE and M3 on the way. The reality is, the network card in the Bricasti only replaces the EX. You still want a server. ... | |
| amplifier with volume control It depends on the amp and the optimal level of gain required. With an amp that is extremely sensitive, (for example Art Audio PX25 or Diavolo is driven to max volume at .5v input) a passive preamp is preferred. With amps that are less sensitive,... | |
| Kimber PK 10/14 Ascent Power Cord I assume the connectors were gold. That being said, I did not ask and can’t be certain one way or another. I was room 525. Most noteworthy write up was at part-time audiophile. Search for Verdant. It is easy to find. I am not going to be at C... | |
| Kimber PK 10/14 Ascent Power Cord I ran these at Capital Audiofest on loan from Kimber. I thought they were extremely natural sounding and the overall impact on my system was to add dynamics but not much more. That is about as nice a thing as I think I can say about a cable and ... | |
| Recommended USB Cables. I am currently using an Audioquest Diamond to connect a Chord 2Go/2Yu to my Weiss DAC. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it sounds. Improved clarity but difficult to describe beyond that it in that it seems to have no discernable coloration... | |
| Canton Reference 9k opinions The Cantons are excellent speakers. They are not brutal to drive and will do a nice job in a small space but agree, a subwoofer would be essential. A subwoofer with an active crossover is always better than one without. I am not sure if 100hz i... | |
| Anybody Driving B&W 805D3 With Firstwatt F6 In a small space it might work. Absolute power is often not a big deal in a small space. I regularly listen with 20w and 45w amps. In rooms that are 12’ deep. I also live in an apartment. The 805 D3 is not a vicious speaker to drive. It just ... | |
| Bricasti M3 vs. Holo Audio May vs. PS Audio DS I have owned a LOT of DACs and have been doing a ton of testing lately. At this level, there is some inherent compromise with most of these units still. It is the next rung up ($8K to $12K) where compromises largely go away. I know that sounds c... | |
| Takayuki 300B vs Western Electric NEW Production 300B I am following more because I haven’t heard the new WE 300Bs other than in their room at AXPONA 2019 in their amps. They sounded great, but that was a very controlled environment. Would like to hear about real world usage and how they are doing. I... |