wrm57

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Streaming/DAC Upgrade
I bought that Auralic G2.1 deal and I’m quite happy. It’s my third Auralic streamer/dac; the other two (Aries Mini + S-Booster LPS and an original Altair) are still playing in secondary systems. I love being able to control all three from my iPhon... 
Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all?
I'm not sure my experience will be all that helpful but here goes. I have three Auralic streamers in three different systems: an Aries Mini plus S-Booster LPS, an original Altair, and an Altair G2.1. These were purchased over the course of some se... 
Phono stage for second system
If patient you can find a late generation K&K Maxxed Out on the used market. Especially with the optional silver Lundahl LL1931 internal SUTs, it will outperform most at twice its list price of $4500 new. I got one for $1800 shipped a few mont... 
Furutech Nanoflux speaker cables
No doubt its comforting when your ears conform to your multimeter and oscilloscope.  
Furutech Nanoflux speaker cables
Extrapolating from Furutech balanced ICs like Reference III, which cannot be reversed for obvious reasons, the filter would go at the source end, as @roxy54 said.  
Deciphering Integrated Specs - Step Up Matching
@mulveling, great post.  
Recommend a desktop nearfield speaker for me
Congrats! I’m sure they will sound terrific. I owned pre-Alnico Omegas years ago; they were beautifully made and exceptionally coherent with excellent presence, if a bit bass-shy. No doubt the Alnicos are much better, esp with the sub. I’ve actual... 
Recommend a desktop nearfield speaker for me
I’m leaning pretty heavily towards a used pair of the Tablette 10, maybe the Sig version. The Devores are intriguing but probably more than I care to spend on this little system.  
Recommend a desktop nearfield speaker for me
@grislybutter, wow, that's great! Thanks!  
Recommend a desktop nearfield speaker for me
This thread has spurred me to think about finding some little bookshelf speakers to use in my gym/shop. My needs aren’t much different from the OP’s, so I hope I’m not hijacking the thread. The speakers must be: less than 12-in high, because they’... 
Recommend a desktop nearfield speaker for me
+4 on the P3ESR. It’s an excellent sounding little speaker and IMO beautiful in Rosewood. It is not exactly balanced, having a bump in the lower midbase, but that bump would work for you as a desktop speaker, supplying a pleasing low end that rema... 
Developing A List Of Tonearm Candidates For A SOTA Turntable
@audio_rd_uk, thanks for following up on the 12-in Agile. Your rig looks sharp in the vid. So it seems you found the 12 to be slightly more relaxed and less dynamic that the 9.5, which is not unusual. I have 12 and 9 Graham Phantoms (III and Supre... 
Developing A List Of Tonearm Candidates For A SOTA Turntable
@audio_rd_uk, my mistake. I appreciate the clarification on slight variances. @neonknight, great to hear how satisfying this new set up is. That’s what we’re all after.  
Developing A List Of Tonearm Candidates For A SOTA Turntable
@dover, that's really interesting. Thank you. @mijostyn, it's hard to believe you ever nap!  
Developing A List Of Tonearm Candidates For A SOTA Turntable
@audio_rd_uk : Thank you for your extensive comments on VTA, which I think were directed at me rather than @neonknight, since I opened the can of well-worn worms on adjusting VTA by asking about the dial on the Agile. I certainly appreciate the ri...