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| Most useful tweaks that are sensible and really make a noticeable improvement I'd also start with making sure your speakers and listening chair are properly positioned per Jim Smith of Get Better Sound. Otherwise the subtle effects of many tweaks will be masked by room acoustic issues. I've found that the relatively unknown... | |
| Demo'd a few sets of speakers over the past 2 weeks... Regarding the Klipsch Reference series. They need a lot of run in before the upper frequencies mellow out. Proper setup is also important. I'm guessing that the RP600M you heard at the dealer had neither. Matching to the proper amp also helps as w... | |
| What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard? My favorite of the ones I've heard would be from Herron Audio, an older model. I'm sure the latest is even better. | |
| Proper DAC Upgrade for my modest system. At $1200 I recommend you audition the Schiit Gungnir Multibit. They currently have several B stock units for $1169 + shipping. | |
| Looking for a mid-priced TT to install my 2M Black Cart The Rega turntable that best fits your budget. | |
| Drink of choice for serious listening? Water. | |
| Small Bedroom Tube Amp I really like this one which includes a very good sounding headphone output...http://kingkoaudio.com/en/pages/KINGKO-AUDIO.html There's a review on dagogo.com. | |
| Best audio companies and dealers For dealers, Rich Brkich of Signature Sound, Liverpool, NY.For audio manufacturers, Keith Herron of Herron Audio. | |
| speakers with balls Pi Speakers. If you can build, all their models come as kits. Assembled they're reasonably priced. Better than Klipsh. | |
| Pick A Tube Phono Preamp, but not just any Tube Phono Preamp Another recommendation for the Herron. Hard to beat and the service/support are superb. | |
| What’s in your system today that you also had 10 years ago? Everything. | |
| Whats in your second system? Family room:EVS modified Oppo Sonica DAC intoArs-Sonum Filarmonia SE integrated amp intoMerlin TSM Black Magic Speakers on custom Skylan stands.Roughly $5500 (purchased the Ars-Sonum and Merlins used) for some of the best digital sound I've ever h... | |
| A vote for the little guy suppliers Ric Shultz of EVS does fine modifications and is a very interesting guy.Rich Brkich of Signature Sound. Small audio dealer, great gear and service.Jim McShane for tubes (very well tested, great service) and Hk Citation mods. I've also had good exp... | |
| Vinyl recordings - best methods I’m planning on the same one day. I’ve heard good things about the M2Tech Joplin Mk2 (~$1.6k). I think this is what Michael Fremer uses in his system. In the under $1k category, the RME Babayface Pro has received positive comments.If I had unlimit... | |
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