yakbob
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| Holo Audio May DAC I'm hoping some of the MAY DAC owners here can help troubleshoot an issue I'm having with my recently acquired May (L2). The unit has about 200 hours on it as I've been burning it in using my iMac via USB. About once every 15-20 minutes I get thi... | |
| KEF 107 without Kube The Kube 107.2 is not the best option for a 1st gen 107 speaker. It may work, but the crossover is different.However, the claims (I've read them too) that the Kube is serial matched for each pair of speakers is a bit of hogwash, I could not tell a... | |
| KEF 107 without Kube I owned a restored pair of KEF 107s for a couple of years. You’re going to want the Kube. The set was designed as a system and people selling 107s without it use the excuse that they sound better without...they don’t. The Kube offers a lot of room... | |
| Advice needed re: new CD player purchase @jeroboam:I have the Yamaha CD-S2100 mentioned earlier. It is built well beyond their mass market offering. The transport is the same one used in their TOTL CD-S3100. The transport is exceptionally well designed and built, and does play SACD, but ... | |
| Buying the right tool (aka gear) the first time... If you have the means to pay full retail, then visit as many dealers as you can, to find one that is reputable and that you trust. Then make decisions based on what you hear from there.There’s only one acceptable system here on Audiogon...somethin... | |
| Recommendations for Speakers that can be used close to the rear wall. Perhaps a used or demo pair of Larsen 6's. They are designed for near wall placement.https://www.larsenhifi.com/product/larsen-6/ | |
| Has anyone had experience with Tannoy Arden? I own the Tannoy Legacy Arden and have been really enjoying them for a couple of years now.It would help to know a little about your listening area. I've found that in my room, the Arden's offer the best sound stage when the axis are crossed a few... | |
| Best DACs for under $1500 in 2021 Musical Paradise MP-D2:https://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=97Start reading:https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=148213.0 | |
| Holo Audio May DAC Holo Audio is pretty clear about cancellations both at the time of order, and on their Terms and Conditions page: "Refunds on Holo Audio, LCR-1 MK5/MK4 Phono Stages, and any other special order items. Only accepted within 48 hours after purchase,... | |
| Bought a new McIntosh amp There's more than one path to sonic bliss, and it doesn't need to cost a fortune. Just going off of retail prices, the mc152 is $5,000. Granted, i don't know what all of your needs are in an amp, but you could roll that 5k into a pair of Heresy's ... | |
| Bought a new McIntosh amp My thoughts as a McIntosh owner and long time fan. Make one change at a time, and if you're considering Klipsch Heresy IVs, start there.Try the Klipsch out with your current Rotel amp (that extra 50 watts is unlikely to matter with the efficiency ... | |
| Name the best sounding small portable bluetooth speaker anno 2021? DemerBox. They’re nearly indestructible and sound fantastic. Actual bass when the port plug is removed, and 100% waterproof when it’s installed. Ours is regularly submerged under a foot of water when we take it out on whitewater runs.I’ve had it o... | |
| Monitor suggestions? @ stuartk , here's one from left field...Soundfield Audio Monitor 1 V2. Controlled directivityActive 8" subwoofer with bass down into the 20s, and user controllable amp.Sealed cabinetWell within your budgetI have not heard this monitor, but the v... | |
| Audio Mirror vs Prima Luna tube DAC I'd be interested in your listening impressions Jerry. It's true the PrimaLuna DAC doesn't have a lot of fan fare around it. I'd chalk it up to a lot of completion at that price point, and the hardwired clock tube. I almost took a chance on one si... | |
| Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired Great post and comparison. It's especially nice to see a review on the Level 2 May. My L2 should be arriving sometime in November, and your description is exactly what I'm looking for. |