yakbob
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| Tube Rolling I currently use the PrimaLuna Evo 300 power amp in my main system. I’m not aware of any reissue Brimar CV4003 so I assume you’re talking about the NOS variety from the likes of Upscale Audio. I have a pair of those, and while I have had them in my... | |
| *DAC @navyachts , I understand your position and wanting to stick with a speaker based solution. While I’ve not heard it, the original Denafrips Terminator or Terminator 2 might be worth researching. It’s still R2R like your Gustard, but most of what ... | |
| *DAC What you're looking for are headphones. | |
| REL .LFE input @ronboco , most people seem to be happy with the Signal Cable Speakon cable over others and at a much lower cost than the REL Blue. I’m going in that direction for my 212se. | |
| Better DAC then DA1 module in McIntosh C49 without braking the bank. Holo Spring 3 L1 or L2 sans pre-amp would fall within your budget, and is touted as being close in performance to the May. GoldenSound has a thorough review here: | |
| REL .LFE input Also wanted to share this post from a user on audio aficionado, it could be the speakon connector internal wiring: “I’ve been disappointed with the stock 10m Neutrik cable that came with my REL T-zero sub. It’s a great little sub for a medium/sma... | |
| Better DAC then DA1 module in McIntosh C49 without braking the bank. You don’t state at what price level the bank begins to break, but if $700 is within reason, this Musical Paradise MP-D2 dac would probably do the trick. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266565600187 I owned the MKii version and still regret selling... | |
| REL .LFE input @last_lemming , did you try disconnecting the ground from the amp end of your speakon wire while using a single RCA between the sub and amp as outlined here? https://relsupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004649588-How-do-I-stop-my-subwoof... | |
| Does it bother you when you see inflated MSRP’s for used gear on AG? Sellers listing inflated MSRP is a good indicator of who you may be dealing with. Items are only worth what someone is willing to pay (looking at you Mr. DoYouKnowHowLuckyYouAreImSellingThis) What I have a problem with is deceitful behavior from ... | |
| Have you seen the new McIntosh poster for $195? Nice to see so much enthusiasm for this long-time American company, in addition to interest in hand crafted art, at a time when AI is threatening to wipe them all out. If you missed your chance, McIntosh is releasing additional copies of this pri... | |
| Duelund Tinned Copper Speaker Cables Given all the variables, it’s not really possible to say what a pair of speaker cables will do in your system, in your room. In my opinion, gear and tube swaps would have greater impact as tone controls than speaker wire. In the case of this tinn... | |
| Duelund Tinned Copper Speaker Cables @mdrone , I use a twisted pair of Duelund tinned cables in my home office system. I believe that cables make a difference, but also don’t personally like the idea of spending a ton of money in that area, especially in a second system. The Duelund... | |
| Prima Luna Vs Accupahse The main reason to consider PrimaLuna is for their all tube design, engineering and overall build quality. It just what they do best. I feel that hybrid “Floyd” offering will be short lived. It’s a nice, all in one package with sufficient power, b... | |
| recommend 6L6 tubes for preamp I have a headphone amp that runs 6v6 tubes. My favorite NOS tubes are listed below. STC/Brimar 6v6g (1930s era). well balanced sound, no single area of emphasis. Hard to find and somewhat pricy. My current favorite. Westinghouse 6v6g: (1940s era... | |
| The latest audiophile streamer craze The more things change… https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/anyone-using-crystals |