vthokie83
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| Tubes for a pre stage... matched NEW or unmatched identical NOS? FYI, I really haven't enjoyed any newer tubes, all of my favorites are NOS. I do use matched tubes for each channel of my 2 channel amp. For the money, it is very hard to beat 1960s RCA "Clear Top" tubes; you can usually find them for about $20 o... | |
| Worth fixing? Wish it well, and replace it with an Audiolab 6000CDT…..great unit, but transport only…..you didn’t mention if you had a DAC | |
| What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard? Here are a few, and no I'm not a huge grunge fan, but the Unplugged CDs are extremely well recorded: Supertramp Crime of the Century Supertramp Even in the Quietest Moments Stone Temple Pilots MTV Unplugged Alice In Chains MTV Unplugged Nirva... | |
| Spending a month's salary Axpona is coming up April 14 to 16 here in Chicagoland, might be a good option to see a lot of the equipment you are considering.....maybe worth a cheap flight and a hotel room, if you have the time. | |
| Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions I have not heard it, but the Heaven 11 Billie integrated amp has gotten some really good reviews recently (most notably Steve Huff who raves about it). Looks like everything you are looking for…..says free shipping and 30 day evaluation period. 2... | |
| getting into streaming I don’t believe I saw your price range. Really good streaming can be had for under $2,000 with a Bluesound Node 130. linear power supply, a DDC, and some nice cables. That is what I currently use and really do love. I know there is better sound q... | |
| What speakers work with low wattage class A amps Some Focal, Tannoy, Zu Audio, Fritz, Klipsch, all 90 DB or better | |
| Rhodium plated audio grade wall socket Highly recommend the Furutech GTX-D sockets. I use the gold plated version GTX-DG (G for gold) around $176 but they also make the GTX-DR (R for Rhodium) for about $220. I tested both but preferred the gold. It fit my system better and gave a more... | |
| what are your top "audio bargins" in your system history? Audiolab 6000CDT, Denafrips Pontus II DAC, and Buchardt Audio S400 MkII speakers......all perform at double their purchase cost | |
| CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE asctim, You sound much more knowledgeable about such things than I am. I'm an engineer, but the mechanical kind. I'm assuming you could do what you're looking at, but as an audiophile my job is to find the companies that do what I cannot....at a ... | |
| Harbeth 40.3's. Should I buy them? I do not have anywhere near the budget or home for them, but have you considered GR series Tannoys? Low to mid 90s sensitivity, GORGEOUS....most beautiful speakers I've ever seen, resellable, and just plain amazing. I too also own and love the Buc... | |
| CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE Asctim, "That's fascinating. I wonder exactly what is going on there to make such a difference? The DAC must be getting a different signal, and I'd guess it has to be a more accurate one with the better transport, or at least one that is somehow ... | |
| Name 3 songs where audio quality and song quality completely align Supertramp Crime of the Century - Whole album Alice in Chains MTV Unplugged - Whote album Natalie Merchant MTV Unplugged - Whote album Roxy Music Avalon - Whole album Talking Heads Stop Making Sense - Whole album | |
| CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE Paul, Mid level recommendation is an Audiolab 6000CDT for $600. GREAT transport for the money, sounds amazing with my Denafrips Pontus II DAC. Would replace it with a $2,500 Jay's Audio CDT2-MK3 if cost were no object. My friend let me borrow hi... | |
| Outlets and Wire Gauge? - Please help! I have tried quite a few power receptacles, and I'd narrow it down to these two......right now using the Furutech gold. I much prefer both over the Cardas outlet for SQ. (1) Furutech GTX-DG (Gold) or GTX-DR (Rhodium) - Gold version $176 at the Ca... |