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| When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better? @dayglow I owned the KRELL K-300i integrated amp and also the KRELL Dou 175XD amp and loved them both. The 175XD is better and I sold both. There is a new KRELL amp that is supposed to be released in Nov 2022 called the KSA i400. I am thinking th... | |
| When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better? You do not have to be wealthy to buy a $40K amp. I just started a second full time job to maybe buy a $35K amp in 2023. Priorities. | |
| Loving my tube Preamp, Class A amplifier. Whats your favorite amplifiyer combination? Benchmark LA4 preamp | CODA #8 amp CODA 07x preamp | Benchmark AHB2 mono Benchmark LA4 preamp | Benchmark AHB2 mono CODA 07x preamp | CODA #8 (though CODA #16 would be better) Schitt Freya+ tube preamp | Benchmark AHB2 mono CODA 07x preamp | ... | |
| LS50 + Sub Or Floorstander? I should have also mentioned the new Baby Blade, KEF LS60. Sell all your gear and just plug these 2 speakers into a wall outlet. Done. | |
| LS50 + Sub Or Floorstander? I had the LS50 for a decade and recently got the LS50 Meta. What a speaker, so much better than the LS50. More clarity, detail. and the speaker disappears better. I have it hooked up to KEF KC62 sub which I have raised off the floor on a bar stool... | |
| Basic Questions I was seriously considering the Persona lineup so I have demoed 3 versions of that line and know what it sounds like. The gear you are considering (warm-ish) should be good with the 3F. Get a used A21+ for $2500. I had it for a bit and it was rea... | |
| My Amp is good but probably the weak point I would get a KRELL DUO 300XD over the CODA #8. I owned both the CODA #8 and KRELL DUO 175XD at the same time. I have sold both now. I may take the CODA #16 over the 300XD. Though I need more demo time on the #16. I like the top end on the KRELL... | |
| Sonore Opticalrendu vs Auralic Aries G1.1 Using a FMC in front of an OpticalRendu improves the sound by a little bit. I have 2 OpticalRendu’s in my office hooked up to 2 DAC’s, which are both connected to a Benchmark LA4 premap (and 1 DAC also connected to a tube amp). I am able to do so... | |
| Is This Black Enough for You Is it like eating spinach for you? | |
| Are the KEF Blade/Blade 2 Metas a Significant Upgrade from Blade? @rick2000 What was the difference for you? I have heard both myself (prior to Meta). | |
| Whats playing on your system today? My new discovery, LaBelle. These 3 albums are in heavy rotation at my house. Nightbirds | Phoenix | Chameleon | |
| Epic Popular Songs Almost anything by Isaac Hayes | |
| Speaker Suggestions $30K Sasha DAW competitor? I would go with a KEF Blade 2 Meta or if you have a very big room the Blade 1 Meta. If you do not have side wall space, then look elsewhere. I am going with Blade 2 Meta and a new KRELL amp on a long wall placement. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Mind Bomb - The The I have been listening to this album every day this week. What a great one. | |
| A question about headphones If you want something that is almost portable and decent sound check out the following DAC with headphone amp. (limited to digital only) Matrix Mini-i Pro 3 Wireless Bluetooth DAC/Amp – Apos Audio You can keep this next to your seating position ... |