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| Did any Amp help you understand lyrics better? The quieter the amps the more I can hear into the music. The best I have heard for this is the Benchmark AHB2. It does measure quieter than all other amps.You really want to hear into the mix put on some RAAL SR1a headphones and connect it to a AH... | |
| Schiit Audio (or other) DAC Recommendations @mceijo If those prices do not compute for you another DAC in the 3 figure range that is pretty good is the Matrix Audio Mini-3 Pro. I bought mine new for $750 but it may have gone up in price a bit more. It is ROON READY with built-in streaming. ... | |
| Schiit Audio (or other) DAC Recommendations I have 3 low-ish cost DACs that are very good.- AudioMirror Tubadour III SE ($1500 - $2800)- Benchmark DAC3B ($1600, Stereophile A+)- Gustard X26 Pro ($1500)The Gustard is the one I use the most but the other 2 are used in certain situations. All ... | |
| Where are the young audiophiles? Headphones are extremely hot these days. They guys into that are as crazy as the folks here. Likely the gateway drug to a home system once these folks get established in career and home. | |
| Why do we want to distortions? @atmasphere Thanks for that lengthy description. I emailed that one to myself for future reference. You never know when Audiogon will delete this thread.I have 4 types of gear and they sound different but smooth. Your post may explain what I am he... | |
| Mola Mola Tambaqui or Denafrips Terminator Plus? Mola-Mola Tambaqui | HFA - The Independent Source for Audio Equipment Reviews (hifi-advice.com) (new review)The following thread may have a comparison with the T+. The Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC - DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion - Audiophile S... | |
| Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today I was just reading Terry's review after my post above. He states the following.Just below the logo, there are two sets of LEDs/buttons that allowed you to choose between RCA/XLR inputs and to put the amplifier into standby bias. So I think I can ... | |
| Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today I am thinking of getting the CODA #8 or #16 to pair with the latest CODA 07x preamp that I own. I am using the dual XLR outputs of the 07x to drive 2 sets of speakers. I have Benchmark AHB2 amps connected to 1 set of 07x output XLRs which drive RA... | |
| So Hard to Decide on an Amp @helomech This comment on the AHB2 and preamp is spot on. I tried the AHB2 with my RAAL SRIa headphones and it was too fatiguing with the Benchmark HPA4 preamp (which is great). When I put in the CODA 07x preamp with another Class D amp for the RA... | |
| So Hard to Decide on an Amp @jay73 what is the issue with the amp section of your integrated. What improvement are you seeking?The amps you have listed have really different sonic signatures. | |
| transistor pre with the sound of tubes A CODA 07x is fantastic. The Luxman c900u is also similar. I like the CODA better. | |
| Music is sound, sound can be music @jet88 Great post.On a sort of side note to your post. An interesting thing I read recently was the amount of music that is being created these days with the easy access to technology. I think in the past the cream of the crop in terms of musical ... | |
| Pontus vs Gustard? @antigrunge2 I am looking for feedback on this too. I was hoping that Sandu from Soundnews.net does a follow-up review of the X26 Pro with the clock. That guy is on the money with his reviews. I bought 3 items based on his reviews and I agreed wit... | |
| Would you buy a piece of gear with a defect? Today I sold some Thiel COAX drivers and 1 of the drivers has a tweeter issue. Buyer is aware and can fix it. I am selling the drivers for 1/3 the price new.@czbbcl I still have my SCD-1 going strong, love this player There is a poster, @TomThiel ... | |
| Thiel Owners Good choice on not shipping the SCD-1. The original packaging is likely no longer suitable for shipping. The foam degrades with time and no longer can absorb the shocks in shipping.I threw out my foam packing on the SCD-1 since it was crumbling. T... |