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| Upgrade path question. Upgrade analog or turn to digital? Certainly wouldn’t dump your current rig when you haven’t decided if you like using digital audio. Add something budget friendly and fully capable like a Bluesound Node, and start streaming files to get your first experience….see if it’s “your thi... | |
| Most underrated female recording artists.. + 1 Kate Bush Natalie Merchant - MTV Live....and any of her 10,000 Maniacs work | |
| Best 12AU7 Type Tubes for a Preamp Congratulations on the Amperex 7316 PQs, they will be amazing for you. I couldn't find my notes, I think I sent it in by accident with a lot of tubes I'm having tested again. If you do more tube rolling, here is a good source, and Brent's tubes ar... | |
| First Streamer... The newest Bluesound Node (130) is a pretty great streamer to start with. It's easy to use, the software is terrific, and it's easy to set up. At $600 it's easy on the budget, and can be very very good with a good DAC. I am not familiar with the S... | |
| Bookshelf speakers that renders 3D soundstage Buchardt Audio S400 MkII, 2000 Euros ($1,950 at current exchange rates) and free shipping. Also a 45 day demo period. Sold direct to cut out the middle man, with a full 10 year transferable warranty. Very wide and tall soundstage beyond the speak... | |
| Power Cables - Stock vs. Budget Sorry, speaker cable post meant for another thread | |
| Power Cables - Stock vs. Budget Also if you don’t mind doing some work, Danny’s cable a GR-Research is said to be terrific…..I’ve purchased the kit but have yet to build mine | |
| Power Cables - Stock vs. Budget I know your budget is strained, I would suggest Cullen Cables or Pangea Audio as great values and high performance……Pangea only use the Cardas copper models, can find at Audio Advisors when funds permit, add a dedicated 20AMP circuit ($200 to $3... | |
| Suggest one obsure album we all should hear Little Feat (Waiting for Columbus) - Well recorded double live Natalie Merchant (MTV Unplugged) Dixie Dregs (Unsung Heroes) - All instrumental | |
| Best DACs under $7,000.00 Not at all to diminish Phastm3s post, a thorough comparison is extremely valuable. But just understand that is with his ears, in his room, and his system. Another might do the same comparison and come to a different conclusion. | |
| Best 12AU7 Type Tubes for a Preamp Mitch, Definitely NOS only, nothing newer is even close…..70s & 80s, can be very very good, 50s and 60s can be magical…..though with some tubes dating can be difficult. I’ll find my notes and repost in next couple of days. I went through a... | |
| CD Transport Question +++++1 Audiolab 6000CDT | |
| What’s your latest high-end audio purchase? Almost all of my equipment is les than 6 months old, but the two pieces that hit WAY above their price point: Denafrips Pontus II DAC (especially with Iris DDC), and Buchardt Audi S400 MkII speakers…..amazing value audio equipment | |
| WILL IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Jili12, I auditioned a Hegel H120 and H190 integrateds, and found them to be neutral to just a touch warm.....so I wouldn't think that would be an issue. If you haven't treated your power, I'd definitely go there.....it's inexpensive and pays di... | |
| Recommendations for HiFi Listening Room First, audition as many speakers as you can in and near you and Milwaukee. Make appointments with dealers and spend a whole day (or two) listening down here in Chicago......first component I would buy are speakers. You have already started with t... |