vthokie83
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| Top DYI Speaker Options GR-Research and Linkwitz, there is a concurrent thread going on right now that was pasted above | |
| "I Trust My Ears" devinplomber You started what has ended up an interesting thread, here are my 2 cents. Yes I now trust my ability to find the sound I like best, and which gear does a better job of doing that......which are improvements, and which are just "diffe... | |
| DIY Speaker Kits, a good idea? nogaps Thanks for the correction, I was bouncing back and forth between the Linkwitz site and Madisound....and forgot to correct my brain. The link was great thank you, though I have NO wood working skills and would have to get the best flat pack... | |
| Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold SP….beat dealer? Resolution Audio carries Fyne, and some dealers will give a decent discount if they don't have to take delivery of the speakers and just have them drop shipped to you. Do some research on who carries Fyne, and reach out to them all......you usuall... | |
| DIY Speaker Kits, a good idea? KennyC If I had the guts to attempt it, my number one choice would be the Linkwitz LX521, and this looks to be a complete kit with the wood flat pack for $5,350 https://linkwitz.store/product/lx521-kit/ The completed speakers are $16,500, so if ... | |
| Seeking a new loudspeaker, horn, single driver, concentric or open baffle kjl1065 That budget can get you some really nice gear, hear are a couple of suggestions (some have already been mentioned): Volti Lucera (Horn) $12,900 - I get to hear them regularly, and they are brilliant Pure Audio Project Duet 15 or the Tri... | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? Seems we have this debate every week. Different streamers and DACs are often optimized for different inputs and outputs, it depends on where the money is spent. I2S and DDCs do a great job of improving the sound of "affordable" DACs and streamers.... | |
| Fritz carbon 7SE MK 2, Upgrade robshaw Mike is a great guy, and I'd definitely take his recommendations; I bought my S5.5 from him and will not hesitate to buy from him in the future. He's also within a reasonable drive from me should I want to demo some of his gear | |
| Fritz carbon 7SE MK 2, Upgrade robshaw Congrats on the decision, I really do like CODA gear. I own and adore the CODA S5.5, especially with a great tube preamp like the Aric Audio Motherlode XL. I too moved my Lazy Boy out of my listening area after a friend suggested it may ... | |
| does it need to be complicated Used Hegel H390 would fill all of your needs, except for a phono preamp....those can be found cheap enough. The Hegel H390 includes: preamp, amp, streamer, and DAC. They are excellent as an all in one unit | |
| Suggestions for a holographic preamp? pindac That was me, and thank you for the reply. I've got a good supply of high quality Japanese bulk cable, but my contact in Japan has since moved back to the states....so no joy there anymore. | |
| Suggestions for a holographic preamp? I wanted to note that the list of recommendations I made, are made to Larsman's $10,000 budget; which was my max budget as well. I'm sure there are some extraordinary preamps, for much more, I just don't feel the need to seek them out. | |
| Suggestions for a holographic preamp? Soix Damn that it a difficult endeavor, but I'll give it a go. Both preamps are fully balanced 6SN7 based preamps (my preferred tube), are dead nuts quiet, background is black as night. Both have great soundstages tall and wide, both have a 3-D ... | |
| Suggestions for a holographic preamp? Larsman I went on an extended preamp search myself last year, and this year have helped several friends upgrade their preamps as well.......must have tested at least 13 preamps. With that year long experience, here would be my choices in order: ... | |
| Audio Grade Ethernet Cable If you are not going to convert to fiber, yes keep the cable as short as possible. Supra makes a superior CAT 8 ethernet cable, sjofn HiFi is the supplier to the US.....here's a link to the 1 meter cable https://www.ebay.com/itm/157127616904?_sk... |