wharfy
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| DAC recommendation gdhal-view the chart as a starting point, and not so different than this thread, where someone is asking advice. | |
| DAC recommendation Leemaze-I went through a similar process, looking for a DAC at a particular pricepoint and sound. I found this online and thought it was helpful.http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/marveys-dac-chart-of-awesomeness.63/ | |
| 6H30p-DR vs 6H30p Tubes lalitk-how do the HiFi Supreme Fuses compare with SR fuses. I've since upgraded to the SR blues and they sound great in my AR equipment.trelja-"sound" advice. In the end you can sell something in demand at close to cost. Then it's like a rental. | |
| Takes one to know one Thanks for starting this thread, bdp24!!!My all time favorite band. I ask rhetorically how could they NOT be great? The work they did with Dylan, before they went out on their own shaped their song writing and their sound. Anyone remember they wer... | |
| 6H30p-DR vs 6H30p Tubes laltik-Have a Ref75SE and an LS-28. Both came with AR tubes. I rolled DR’s in each and after extended listening sessions I could not tell the difference.After selling the tubes I upgraded the fuses in each to Synergistic Research blacks and the hi... | |
| ARC Ref 75SEs - great with Wilson or Dynaudio speakers. What about Vandersteen 2CI? #beisner-Asking because of a similar query I made a while back.Owning a pair of Audio Physic Tempos, I asked about how a Ref75SE, which I was thinking of buying, would sound with them.I purchased ProAc 30DR. I really like the Vandys, and the 2CI i... | |
| ARC Ref 75SEs - great with Wilson or Dynaudio speakers. What about Vandersteen 2CI? #beisner-Yes. I have a Ref75SE and have auditioned each of the following- 2CI, Vandersteen Treo, Quatro and Quatro Wood. As you go up the line the Ref75SE sounds better.Do you own a Ref75SE, or thinking of purchasing? FWIW-after auditioning each, ... | |
| ADS L1290s....do these have any kind of value these days? (I'd say 8/10 condition) "....be aware there is the hoarder/ picker contingent with 9 pairs all acquired for $40..."That would be me :-)Purchased my first pair, L700 in 1975, paying full price, $200.Since then I've owned L710, L810 and L400, never paying more than $60. | |
| Audio Repair in NJ??? Second gdnrbob's suggestion! John is the go-to.Adding one more to the list-Dave's Sound Repair in Whippany. | |
| Dated but still A rated DACs Ayre Codex. New around 2K, and much less on resale. | |
| Best used or new DAC under $3500 Jozurr-I am a month into enjoying a Holo Spring level 3 DAC. In my system (Audio Research, Aurender and ProAc) this DAC has great 3D soundstage and detail without sounding overly bright and analytical. It has NOS and 3 oversampling features. Price... | |
| Least expensive discrete resistor ladder NOS DAC? Mesch-Did not know that.Tommylion-When you say "old Phililips chip," do you mean the chip is old, or the design? But in any event, I totally understand not wanting to spend $$ on a lateral move. I've had a couple of those experiences. | |
| Least expensive discrete resistor ladder NOS DAC? BorderPatrol has a NOS DAC that mates well with CD transports. http://borderpatrol.net/DAC.htm | |
| Ayre QB-9 DSD or Codex? I also agree that a Codex is a great sounding, terrific value DAC. Comparing it with a QB-9 I thought it sounded less analytical and warmer, without sounding overly euphonic. Other thing I like about the Codex is that I can run both my Aurender an... | |
| AURALiC Aries price reduction exile_ken-I think mikhaelkuz makes a really good recommendation above. However, if you like your system (the Forte is a giant-slayer, imo) and want to add a streamer and are having a hard time justifying the price of an Aries, the Aries mini with... |