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| Matching a amplifier to speakers I second the Coda #8. This is a steal: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650144417-coda-continuum-no-8-amplifier-v1/ | |
| $15,000 Floor-Standing Speaker Selection and Advice I heard a lot of speakers at AXPONA this year, and there were a lot that I liked, but very few made my list of brands I could live with. FWIW, Perlisten S5t’s made the short list. | |
| What are your thoughts on Raidho? Thanks for all the feedback, it has been helpful. I just picked up a set of the D2.1's. I will let you know my thoughts once I have them in place for awhile. | |
| What are your thoughts on Raidho? Thank you for the additional comments, it is appreciated. Any other Raidho owners out there? @fred60 Yours was a key comment. San Bernadino is in my top five for their best shows, and what a setlist! | |
| New DAC, what should I look for? I think the Holo DAC recommendation is a good one from what I hear of their DAC’s. I use a Merason Reuss which fits your desired sound signature, worth a look. | |
| Throwing 2 High End brands together will not automatically equal success. Thoughts? Without a doubt one can build a system of highly respected components end to end, that results in poor sound. Imagine the brightest, most detailed speakers you can think of, and add an amp, preamp, DAC and cables that have similar characteristics.... | |
| What are your thoughts on Raidho? @kofibaffour I have heard that comment from others. I did not get enough time with them, or enough musical variety, to see if I hear it as well. @dweller Kinda out of my league too, but with some patience I might find the right deal. | |
| Focal Diva Utopia active speakers less than impressive. I heard them as well and was pretty impressed with the sound, but not $40K impressed. I am sure they fit a niche for some owners, but I don’t think super high end, and quite large, active speakers are going to become a big segment in the audio bus... | |
| Why does USB feature so much in discussions about DACs when the newer HDMI seems better? I am not disagreeing that HDMI might be superior in some ways, but I think the answer is that USB works. And from an engineering and cost standpoint it would be difficult to make the case for using HDMI. More wires does not mean better, USB is mor... | |
| Boulder 866—Why Did You Sell? I have not heard the Boulder amps, but it sounds like they are focused on a very neutral sound. Combined with some speakers, this might come across as cold. I myself like a little warmth in my system. | |
| Looking for an AMP to match JA Pulsar and Lampi From my own experience I can recommend Coda and Audionet. A Coda #8 will easily handle the demands of your speakers. I hear that the #16 is a significant step up in sound quality. I replaced my Coda with an Audionet amp, on a bit of a whim, and it... | |
| Favorite Song Lyrics of All Time. What Say You? Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right. Grateful Dead | |
| Antipodes Audio - K22 G4 I have been looking at the K22 as an upgrade for my Zenith MkIII. Please follow up with your thoughts once you have had some time with the new unit. | |
| Beginner in the Audiophile World – Looking for Streamer & Streaming Service Advice I am a fan of Innuos if you can swing it with your budget. For multiple reasons, the sound is good of course, but the software and support is excellent. My point is, take a look at what people say about the user interface and support of the softwa... | |
| Using external DAC with preamp with built-in DAC Yes, using the built in DAC is optional. |