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| Hybrid Integrated Amps A big part of this is what tubes you are running in the input stage of the amp. I have been doing a test with a hybrid integrated from Canor and have swapped in three current production tubes vs. NOS pairs. NOS tubes make a HUGE difference. In t... | |
| Is this an right time to buy hifi? Depends on the manufacturer. I know Salk will never cut corners. That is always his lead time because his products are that in demand. Regarding others, I can think of only two brands where I have seen QC issues across 50 or so that I sell. ... | |
| Difference between mesh vs. solid plate 300B? That may be who you are dealing with. I have been an EML dealer for a couple of years and have found Jac to be extremely helpful in terms of warranty issues. The only time it is a problem is if someone just ignores his advice and mis-uses a tube... | |
| Class D for a Tube Lover The stock JJs that Rogue ships with leave something to be desired. If you put a good set of NOS tubes in, all Rogue class Ds get much better. Expect to pay $250 for a good set. I have had my Hydra with NOS Ciftes side-by-side with VTL MB-185s, A... | |
| Class D for a Tube Lover Get a Class D with a tube input stage. I would look seriously at a used Rogue Hydra. You should be able to find it used for $1500 to $1800. Then roll in a pair of NOS Cifte or Mullard long plates and be shocked at how much it sounds like a tube... | |
| Do I need a new DAC/streamer. Considering? There is definitely no need for a DAC in the streaming device and the only question is whether you want a server between your streaming service and your player or you want to go straight to the player. Streamers bypass the server and you are simp... | |
| Do I need a new DAC/streamer. Considering? You could absolutely add just a server/renderer. I was shocked when I added a Nucleus+ to mine. Made more of a difference than moving from a Marantz Reference DAC to PS Audio DSD. Server is way more important than you would think. When I added i... | |
| Do I need a new DAC/streamer. Considering? The DAC in the C53 is pretty good. You will probably need to spend quite a bit to outperform it. The Bluesound Node is a decent entry level streamer but is not in the same league as your other gear. You would benefit from adding good server and... | |
| Active Speaker Choice Check out System Audio. Scandinavian company that make glorious sound song speakers that aren’t crazy expensive. I am putting together an opening order in the next month as I think I want to start working with them. Nice finishes and plenty of ... | |
| What To Replace A Pair Of Lamm Ml2 Monoblocks With? Need More Power Vandersteens are awesome but they need some power to be at their best. The fact those 5as have a powered bass module, means the absolute power required is no where near as high as it could be. You have a few options. The room is large but not cra... | |
| My journey to find a speaker + amp + setup for classical music (piano) I think for piano specifically and classical in general, Vivid is insanely good. I just spent time listening to a pair of Oval B1 Decades at a customers home driven by MSB Reference DAC and they have an MSB power amp. First track he played after... | |
| Need thoughts on how to Best Max SQ when Streaming? Power cables should match the conditioner if you can, especially if they are Audioquest. That would be my only advice. | |
| Your advice needed, speakers to buy $8K to $13K Scansonic is Raidho’s low end. I have owned Raidho’s personally. They are great speakers and that sound is why I suggested Scansonic. I think “wildly” overpriced is a bit extreme but they are not inexpensive. I think their monitors are their b... | |
| amp for vandersteens Ayre. | |
| Your advice needed, speakers to buy $8K to $13K This is tough because each speaker behaves differently in different spaces. It is tough to say you can get one universal speaker that works everywhere. But, what I can offer is two suggestions if your room is generally larger (> than 15' x 20... |