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| Handling Heavy Amps @jfrmusic My friend and I both came to the same conclusion as you on the AHB2 when we compared it to the CODA #16. " I think the AHB2’s base has more definition and texture.". However, this was only on 1 very busy song. The others were a tie. My f... | |
| Have Luxman 509x. Considering Pass Labs INT-250 or Dan D’Agostino Progression Integrated @eclumsden Why not take a plunge into the world of separates with the Luxman c900u + m900u. Those 2 are the prior gen and available for a lot less than new. I heard them on the same system back-to-back against the Luxman 509x. Big mistake on my pa... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @firefly627s Specs do matter to me. I spoke to Doug about getting the S5.5 for my Yamaha NS5000 and he said it may work since it is a 6 Ohm speaker. I told him the 100-watt Benchmark AHB2 does work with it to some OK volume level. However, the a... | |
| Importance of a DAC's elements The DAC design that has the most variability is the FPGA type, since it is software based. My plan is to get one of those in a few years. I use a Schitt Yggi+ LIM today. It punches way above its’ price. You will hear that statement from a lot of p... | |
| 15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume @ilikeclassical You should also consider the following. I do not like headphones, but these are. different (especially the (SR1a/SR1b). They do not replace 2-channel for me in my office, but they do serve the purpose of late-night listening. I use... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! My issue with the 07x was documented here on A’gon a few years ago. I will repeat. When I first got the 07x I found it a lot noisier than the Benchmark LA4 which I had. The 07x was supposed to an upgrade from that. I used the 07x with the CODA #8... | |
| 15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume @audiotroy I think you mean that you DISAGREE with me about the speakers being behind. Coming from you I take that comment with some interest since you are rather knowledgeable about audio. From my perspective my brain is not messed up with the u... | |
| Is there any fan of Mettalica here? Have you guys heard the new Judas Priest release. I am a fan of this new one. | |
| 15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume No recommendations about speakers from me on this one, but just a remark about the poster advocating for placing the speakers BEHIND the listener. I could not disagree more. As far as I know the human ear is designed with the full opening in FRON... | |
| 15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume @ilikeclassical look at my office. It was a PIA to make sound great. I have 6 monitors and 1 silent computer. I sit at the desk and have NOTHING between the speakers and my ears. I say do the same thing for yourself or at least try it out. Office... | |
| 15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume @ilikeclassical You have a great room for your office. I think you can get a floor stander in there easy. Not too big though. Just for giggles why not try moving your desk back a bit more and them move your chair closer to the speaker side and l... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @ronkent the issue for me was that I could hear hiss from the preamp on quiet musical passages. Once I heard it was always on my mind and I was only listening to the hiss, even on louder passages. Now this hiss level is about the same for a lot of... | |
| Cd player If your DAC is compatible then the following is great, even with the cheapest used OPPO as a transport (like $200). An additional bonus is that it also plays DSD (SACD). My Benchmark DAC3B and Schitt Yggi+ LIM DACs both work with it. I was thinkin... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! I have owned the CODA 07x for a year. I listen near-field and the 07x was way too noisy for me. The Holo Serene is a comparable and totally silent with better clarity but not as tubeby. Someone that wants more warmth may like the 07x more. I thin... | |
| Breaking news! Jays Audio is moving to Texas and takes interest in McIntosh Are you his publicist? Thanks, I did not know what he was up to since his thread stopped. |