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| Reasonably-Priced Linear Power Supply for WIMM Pro Plus Streamer Audiophile myth #492: All SMPS are bad. | |
| Reasonably-Priced Linear Power Supply for WIMM Pro Plus Streamer I have around a dozen of these in both my production studio (powering Eurorack module racks, Apogee Symphony, etc.) and in my consumer stereos (applications like the OP). Great measured and sound quality performance. None have yet failed. Reasonab... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Linear. | |
| CODA 8 V1 The CSiB is the 07x line stage and No. 8 in one chassis. Great value. I've heard the CSiB, 07x, No. 8 and S5.5 in various configurations in my home. Never heard sound quality that I would even remotely describe as dry. | |
| CODA 8 V1 I've owned both the Coda No. 8 and S5.5. With my speakers, Fyne F703, I prefer the S5.5. It has replaced a very expensive class A tube amp. Far less heat (important to me as I live in the Arizona desert) and better sound. My final amp purchase. | |
| AliExpress order issues I order a lot of stuff from them, mostly electronic parts. Never a problem. Sometimes an order takes extra long to arrive but everything eventually gets here. | |
| Shanling ET3 or Project CD RS2-T CD transport comparison I don't own the ET3 but have had multiple, significant reliability issues with Shanling's SCD1.3 soon after I purchased it. Shanling had little interest in helping me resolve those issues. If you do a search, reliability issues have been a proble... | |
| New, Very Interesting CD Transport I don't own the ET3 but have had multiple, significant reliability issues with Shanling's SCD1.3 soon after I purchased it. Shanling had little interest in helping me resolve those issues. If you do a search, reliability issues have been a proble... | |
| ATC SCM150 Amp and Preamp recommendations @erice64 Did you mean the ATC SCA2? If so, I would agree, especially with the actives. Often synergy between like brands trumps everything else. | |
| ??? What Is Your Favorite Speaker Finish ??? I agree about Legacy's superb build quality. I had a pair of Focus XD speakers in Rosewood and they were stunning. Unfortunately, the XD was too big for my room. Planing on a Rosewood Signature SE in the not too distant future. | |
| Building a second, vinyl focused system. Speaker advice needed! (<$10k) +1 Legacy. | |
| ??? What Is Your Favorite Speaker Finish ??? Rosewood. | |
| Chinese DAC's @ecat026 Head-Fi is one of the best forums for Chinese component discussions. For example, this Gustard X30 thread has been popular lately. Gustard X30 DAC | |
| Chinese DAC's @panzrwagn +1 and nicely written. | |
| Best ear plugs for both sound quality and reduction +1 I had my audiologist custom fit a pair of Etymotic Custom Musicians Earplugs with three attenuator options for different applications. I believe the 15db, mid attenuation one has the flattest response. I don't believe there is a better option o... |