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| Sold Sold Sold If someone is interested in a product I am selling I want the funds within a day or 2. Otherwise, it is just tire kicking. | |
| Do I need a headphone or speaker to appreciate high-end DACs? My headphones are uber revealing, maybe the best headphones for that. My speakers are also revealing. The headphones will always give more detail. BTW - an uber DAC for me is the Schitt Yggi+ OG which replaced a $15k DAC. That DAC with both the ... | |
| Is there any such thing as a bad sounding DAC these days? I have had 2 of the top Topping DACs a few years ago. It was not a great DAC but not terrible either. It was much better than the DACs that are in most integrated amps and cost a lot more. A warm system helps keep the Topping in check. | |
| Lumin T2 wired to a Luxman D-10x All the digital connections are based on industry digital standards. I am assuming you will be using USB into the DAC. You will have no issues. Digital Output Stage for T2: USB: Native DSD512 support PCM 44.1–384kHz, 16–32-b... | |
| Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype) My honest belief is that people can buy new gear that leverages newer technology and get better than ever sound for relatively low cost. This applies to me. | |
| Pre-amp for Parasound A21+ & B&W 803 D3 @andrewmland I got the $799 Schitt Kara preamp yesterday. The hope was that the Kara replaces the Holo Audio Serene preamp that I sold a few weeks ago. The Serene is a warmer LA4. My goal is to lower the overall cost of my system without sacrifici... | |
| Pre-amp for Parasound A21+ & B&W 803 D3 I have owned the A21+ and liked it. It was a bit too warm for me but I thought the Benchmark LA4 was really good with it. I tend to love the LA4 (or HPA4) with all the amps I have paired it with. I use the HPA4 with the CODA #16 amp (not selling e... | |
| Bookshelf speaker pairing with subwoofer My Magnepan LRS+ had a smaller footprint than my KEF LS50 + stands. The KEF is a bit more detailed and the LRS+ is a huge soundstage with depth. The LRS+ also have very little side wall interaction. You just need about 3 feet from the front wall. ... | |
| Spatial Audio Raven Preamp I will be buying the Raven preamp (which has CanCon) and also spending 6 weeks up in Toronto this summer. Spending my money in the Canadian economy to fight the good fight. My young son is a picky eater, and it seems he likes a lot of stuff that ... | |
| Is there any such thing as a bad sounding DAC these days? I agree that most DACs $500+ sound good. What matters now is synergy with DAC and the rest of the system. My Benchmark DAC3B which is bright on top is incredible on my warm RAAL VM-1a tube headphone amp. Not so great on more neutral gear I have o... | |
| Best $10-15K bookshelf speaker? I demoed the TAD ME1 a couple of times when I was thinking of a bookshelf. I had a similar bookshelf list. The TAD uses beryllium, which is very detailed, but you need a bit of warmth to the system for beryllium. I liked the ME1 over the others on... | |
| Are Headphones Fit for Serious Music Listening? @devinplombier I spoke with my friend Danny today about his progress on the open baffle speaker. They have got the CNC stuff sorted out now and are bout 90 days from going to the public. I was invited to his shop or home to hear the final product ... | |
| Benchmark LA4 vs Linear Audio Tube microZOTL Preamplifier (Level 2) @thriftyaudio Thanks for the feedback on the LA4 vs LTA. I think I will get a tube preamp near the end of this year. One where a home trial is provided. I wanted to ask you my prior question so as not to waste anyone’s time. With regards to the ... | |
| Benchmark LA4 vs Linear Audio Tube microZOTL Preamplifier (Level 2) @thriftyaudio Congrats on the new preamp. I am curious if you occasionally miss the LA4? Are you getting the same clarity from the LTA preamp as the LA4? I am debating whether to go with the sure thing, the LA4 or take a chance on the 2x more exp... | |
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