vonhelmholtz

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Upgrade decision, power conditioner or music server
I ended up with an Everest and Aurender N20. I understand that the Everest is the same topology as the Denali, but I had six components that required isolation. Also, realize that the Shunyata NR cables are designed to work with the Denali. I foun... 
Looking For 18awg Audiophile Power Cable Options
“Nope. Jason Bourne is the proverbial “our Village Fool”” or wise man, depending on your point of view. He has a good bit of experience spanning a diversity of gear. I disagree with his stance regarding power cables and testimonials have never... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
45RPM 2 Record Set / CD Both the vinyl and CD sound fantastic. The vinyl and CD are sold separately. I purchased the CD while waiting for the vinyl. This and the above three blind mice are currently available. Had long wait for the vinyl.  I a... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Wonderful recordings/Great Pressing/2 Record Set/70’s TBM Sampler  
Dylan's Time Out of Mind remix is Stunning
Impressive…   Thanks  
Power conditioner wire gauge? Serious issue
@jumia  Does your system sound better plugged into the wall, or through your power conditioner?  A thief breaks into my house by breaking down my front door, so I buy a much sturdier door and place a motion detector in the front room.  Next, the ... 
Looking For 18awg Audiophile Power Cable Options
I think that there are two things throwing people off. One is that your components sound different after long periods of use and secondly that thinner power cables provide superior sound. Many of us leave our components on 24/7 due to changes in r... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Lowlife Princess:Noir. By BiBi (Korean) via Qobuz      Various styles in same album..  Life is a Bi…      Five songs..By Bibi My sixteen year old introduced me to BiBi…some really good music. Many a mixture of Korean and English  
Do I buy an upscale TT?
Make sure to replicate everything from the wall to your ears.  This includes exactly duplicating the space that you used when listening.  
integrated amp for Wilson Sabrina X
I have the MA12000, but haven’t heard MA8950, or the Krell.  
"Tuning" CD's
I’ve many green edged CDs, but I must admit that I view CD players and transports as unnecessary when you can do bit perfect rips that are played by a high quality server/streamer.  
what cd player ?
I had a cdt6000, but returned it.  It just didn’t sound good in my system.  I was considering buying the latest iteration of Jay’s audio transport, but got sidetracked with upgrading my streamer and DAC.  I once again considered Jay’s, but decided... 
Made in USA
@bigtwin All true.. globalization is a fact and I doubt that anyone really believes that all components within their amplifiers come from the country of origin declared on the box. Buy American is an imperfect notion. I don’t believe it is so mu... 
REL high Level + Class D amp help pls !
Why not follow REL’s instructions and see if you have a problem? If questions, contact REL and Purifi.  
Made in USA
I’m mostly US with a bit of Germany and Japan, but just know that many components are made by the balloon people..a reference that will rapidly be forgotten.  Darn.. forgot my Holo May DAC KTE.. Oh well.  At least a small manufacturer not associat...