zlone
Responses from zlone
| Bookshelf speaker pairing with subwoofer I have similar listening tastes and a REL sub, but would need more info on the rest of your system to make any recommendation. | |
| Rule of thumb for used digital componants? I don’t think there is a rule. Once you have decided to make a move on a new component, then patience is in order and keeping abreast of the market. You will know when a deal pops up, and then move fast. | |
| Guidance You did not mention how much digital vs analog you listen to, but an upgrade from the Bluesound to separate streamer and DAC would make a considerable difference if digital is your thing. | |
| WHICH POWER CONDITIONER IS BETTER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE WITH ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS You left out regenerators like the PS Audio. After trying Furman and Puritan, their P15 had a positive effect on my system. | |
| Somebody Please Make This Already... Isn’t that a preamp? | |
| Neotech vs Stager silver solids I am just the guy to answer that! See my recent thread here: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/a-cable-too-perfect I used a different Neotech wire, but I did prefer it over the Stager silvers. | |
| Any comments on the T+A PA 2000 R integrated amplifier? I would not base your decision on one person’s experience with a single piece of gear. If you genuinely want to upgrade, do some homework and find the best solution for your ears and system. | |
| Ethernet Filters I have the Smoothlan in my system and it definitely improves the sound. I think you would have to try it and see. Given that both of these are passive devices, I wonder about signal degradation when passing through both of them. | |
| An IEC with grip Thanks for coming out of your shell to post @yada , I will put them on the list to try. | |
| USB Cable Recommendations Under $500 I replaced a Transparent with a WireWorld Platinum 7, this was a significant upgrade. There are several used options out there that are in your price range. | |
| Piano high notes very bright I have Phillips hearing aids, and I like my piano, it has to sound right. If I listen in normal mode, piano sounds just like you describe. If I turn on Hifi mode using the app, it calms down and sounds normal. Maybe post more about your equipment ... | |
| A cable too perfect? A general follow up on this topic. I replaced the AZ Absolutes with the Neotech NEMOi-3220 cables that I built. I have had those in the system now for a week or two and find that I prefer them. The sound, while not quite as detailed, is richer and... | |
| An IEC with grip Thank you all for the suggestions, I have some things to try. It really does come down to surface area and clamping force. It seems that a couple of pieces of spring steel would solve a lot of problems. | |
| System advice I would see how the Pulsars sound with your current amp, let them play together for a few weeks, then your next move might be more obvious. | |
| Cary SLP 98 vs Benchmark LA4 I had the Benchmark LA4 and there were things that I liked about it, but in the end I replaced it with a Pass XP-12. This was a nice change and added some character back to the music. If you are limited to these two choices, I would lean towards t... |