zlone
Responses from zlone
| Power conditioner? I would look at your gear first. Have you tried the most minimal configuration, I.e. strip some gear out of the daisy chain, including the ups, and see if you still hear it? | |
| How much dirt is too much dirt Having TV’s on usually reduces enjoyment. Seriously though, you have to try this out for yourself. Dedicated lines are a significant upgrade if that is possible for your system. I was listening to my system last night, Christmas Eve, and the sound... | |
| What contributes most to a change in how an amplifier sounds? Without a doubt the power supply is critical. There is also the input stage, which if not done well will result in the output stage amplifying distortion and artifacts. | |
| Pass XA25 for my system Congrats! I will look forward to your impressions of the Amp 1. | |
| Pass XA25 for my system @fastfreight I am not against spending a bit on cables, but those cost as much as the amp when it was new. I might have to set my sights a little lower. 😀 | |
| Pass XA25 for my system @bluethinker I've wondered about that Audionet amp you've got now! Can you share more about your impressions of it? I had thought that I tried all combinations between my existing Pass/Coda and the new Audionet gear, but I realized that I may ... | |
| am I missing something? Yes, you could do better of course. I am a piano fan as well, love Keith Jarrett, and I also use the reproduction of piano as a significant means of rating changes in my system. @kennyc has the right recommendation, go hear some of your favorite a... | |
| Pass XA25 for my system @fastfreight Yes, I am a converted Audionet fan now. I might go with the monos someday, but for now the Amp 1 has been great. Responding primarily to confirm your description of the Audionet sound: The Audionet gear is lightning fast, with super... | |
| Pass XA25 for my system I agree with the others that the XA25 might not have the depth you need to drive those speakers. I also agree that the Coda #8 would be a good choice. That said, I recently swapped out my #8, for a new to me Audionet Amp 1 v2 and a Pre G2. I was u... | |
| Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables? Thank you. Our journey with the Merason Dacs continues. And a pleasant journey it is. I almost pulled the trigger on @mitch2 's MkII the other day. At some point I will have to compare one of those to my Reuss. | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? I took it upon myself to learn to like jazz about ten years ago, and it has now become my primary genre. Lots of great recommendations here. In between sampling those, I would recommend finding some higher quality jazz stations and let them play. ... | |
| Is the Rockport Avior II an Endgame Speaker? FWIW, I heard these at AXPONA this year, they were some of the best I heard and left a lasting impression. I am guessing that properly positioned in a treated room they would sound great. | |
| Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables? I used a Transparent USB cable to connect my Zenith III to a Merason DAC, but found a huge improvement when I upgraded to a WW Platinum 7 cable. I was very pleasantly surprised, as I was not expecting much. It sounds like @benzman has found furthe... | |
| Will an Amp change improve my system ? I agree with @audphile1, I would go with a bit more horsepower, even if you don’t listen at higher volumes. I own the Coda #8 v1, and while I have not heard the PS Audio amp, I feel it would be a significant upgrade. | |
| Audience FrontRow USB - I’m puzzled On the bright side it sounds like it offers a perfectly black background. 😀 Maybe obvious, but not stated, if you put your old cable back in, do you get sound? |