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Hi all. I am thinking of changing out my Dynaudio Special Heritage speakers and I want to stay wi...

• @frogman  I am with you hoping that John is not forced to retire.  My Museatex Bi... (jetter)
• Thank you for this @jetter .  I did hear back from John just two days ago using th... (frogman)

• In general I have had very good interactions with TCC.  I have used the library, m... (retiredaudioguy)
• A lot of the high end rigs at AXPONA were using Cardas cables. Maybe give them a t... (vuch)
• There was another thread around here discussing Cable Company, maybe it got delete... (996turbo911)
• Word of caution with TCC. If you call in for a 1 meter cable such interconnect, yo... (goldenways)
• I bought one $350 interconnect that they recommended and didn't like it.  I tried ... (sls883)
• Shunyata makes very nice cables and power conditioners. Synergistic is excellent a... (audphile1)

• If you are contemplating a new Phone Stage, I can recommend the Sutherland Duo.  T... (retiredaudioguy)

• For those of you that made the Aries S1 purchase did you also purchase the S1 powe... (daytrader)

• All I can say is, don't expect Qobuz to give a rat's ass about any problem that yo... (flash56)
• Hope nobody minds if I quote this thread the next time I am told Qobuz is perfect ... (richardbrand)

• For the record, I do not have a favorite.  Apologies Ravi.  My joy is from the jou... (riverdinaudio)

• To me frequency response is what the driver can do I don’t care what people say on... (muvluv)
• I’ve been a long time fan of full range drivers and have built dozens of different... (perkri)
• So you got a speaker that goes from 20hz to 20Khz? That is full range to my knowle... (muvluv)
• Thanks. Kind of what I was already thinking the advice would be. I’d like to leave... (tunehead)
• You could easily add a separate active subwoofer that has built in active crossove... (knotscott)

• For much less $ Jabbra sound better and have better noise cancellation.  You pay e... (mahler123)

• @tarayfield  @brauser  Thanks for the tips. I am auditioning the Grado line tomo... (jfrost27)
• AudioQuest Night Owl headphones. No physical or listening fatigue. May be worth an... (brauser)

• Not a fan of either.   My Cyrus amp uses BFA and I had one pull out.  I powered up... (oddiofyl)
• Different brands use different designs for BFA plugs. I find that some are good an... (996turbo911)

• @audphile1  Good one! (evank)

• I recently consigned a phono  stage with TMR and it was a good experience. TMR Ad... (kerrybh)
• Two individuals come to a price agreement, the buyer and seller exchange assets. ... (kennyc)
• TMR tells you upfront what they plan to sell it for, and how much they will send ... (devinplombier)
• TMR tells you upfront what they plan to sell it for, and how much they will send y... (jl35)
• whether one thinks it's reasonable or not. This is faulty thinking.  “Reasonabl... (kennyc)

• @toddalin  Yep - the Nutrocker played automatically for me after the YouTube Pict... (richardbrand)
• I don't know if it was on that copy, but the CD/album also includes "Nutrocker" pl... (toddalin)
• @toddalin Thanks for educating me!  There are 563 listings for Pictures on Presto... (richardbrand)

• Here's a real social issue, Intelligence tests for prospective police applicants. (irjones)
• @devinplombier  Some folks would argue that, in a time when you can’t drive into... (macg19)
• @steakster  After a refreshing nap, take a ride out to the country in your Lykan... (macg19)
• @sns  Products like this exist because we have an economic system that distribut... (macg19)
• I am not sure with what all is going on on the world scene that a 90,000 bucks cab... (mahgister)
• wrssrw, I am being silly as well. (viridian)
• $90,000 PC? I don't care, has nothing to do with me. (rja)
• The high price is the bait, when they tell you, "We also have a cable at one third... (irjones)
• Have any idea how much the cord cost for the recording equipment used to record yo... (philliprcook)
• I find comments regarding ridiculously priced equipment boring and silly. And the ... (audition__audio)
• But, but, "in Nordic mythology, Ansuz is the rune associated with the Nordic god O... (ntpc4)
• Some folks would argue that, in a time when you can’t drive into town without driv... (devinplombier)
• @viridian 94k CAD is $67788.30 USD. So it’s $3788 savings to buy in US. Yes I’m be... (wsrrsw)
• Commenting / asking OP "$90,000 power cord by ASUNZ”.. …and the problem is?  (westcoastaudiophile)
• The first link is to a Canadian retailer. The price is in Canadian dollars, presum... (viridian)
• Price drop to $64000. Please relax...maybe listen to some music? (wsrrsw)
• On one of his car videos, Jay Leno did a short discussion about one of his cars, o... (rcm1203)
• For those who are losing sleep over this expensive audio cable, please try to rela... (steakster)
• Steve, joking aside, I agree with your statements.   Do you believe there is real... (quincy)
• I just sold my Bugatti so I'll be buying a complete loom. (rsf507)
• Perhaps one should ask Jay’s Audio Lab, you know, the ultra high-end, clickbait ma... (dwmb)
• I just sold my house so I could buy three of them. 😁 (curiousjim)
• Friends. I know guy who can get it for $34,000.00. Operaters are standing by.  (wsrrsw)
• We, as music lovers, are not idiots. Speak for yourself, buddy (devinplombier)
• What's with all these high-end cables borrowing names from Norse legend?   (devinplombier)
• It's worth pointing out that the $94500 cable physically looks worse and rather mo... (devinplombier)

• @macg19  Thanks for your kind words.  It took me a while to add all the details t... (lalitk)
• @peter_s yes, but you can order 240, and no, it has a built in SUT. Gain settings... (macg19)
• Is this 110 V? Do you need to use a step up transformer? (peter_s)
• @lalitk  Nice to hear from you again. Thanks. I’ve looked at your system before, ... (macg19)

• The real question is what sounds better. The burm in the house or the burm in the ... (macg19)
• @soix Actually I did audition a more expensive Cambridge audio unit but the wiim s... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @soix Theoretically what you say is true. But the fact is my ears are pleased with... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• So, if I’ve got this right you’re using a $330 Wiim streamer/DAC with an amp and s... (soix)
• Strange I took a look at the 232 product page and this is what it said, I guess th... (jond)
• @jond Don't think it has internal DAC (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @jond Don't think it has internal DAC. I asked the dealer. (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @soix Yes (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• The 232 integrated has an internal Dac I assume that's what @madhusudan_ramaswamy ... (jond)
• My system sounds phenomenal as is. The important components are top motch. DAC is... (soix)
• @kerrybh great input. My system sounds phenomenal as is. The important components ... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• A good measure of value is the resale market.     look at the retail vs. actual (... (yesiam_a_pirate)
• Just to add to the point, if you can stomach the cost, I don't think you can go wr... (kerrybh)
• There are literally dozens of decent choices in low cost DACs From what I can tell... (kerrybh)
• @kerrybh wiim ultra. Looking to upgrade. Any suggestions? Don't wanna spend too mu... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @jsalerno277 nothing too fancy. Wiim ultra. Still in the process of perfecting my ... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @jsalerno277 at the rate at which I'm going, break in will occur in mo time. Haven... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• I agree with you about Luxman- really well made stuff. What DAC are you using? (kerrybh)
• Why oh why do we question ourselves. Has to be one of our biggest weaknesses. I am... (gkelly)
• @kerrybh my Luxman 509z is also fantastic but the 232 build is next level  (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @kerrybh someone on this post commented their build quality. Never seen anything l... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• Daft Punk? You should play some Merle Haggard on that fine machine. Not really a f... (kerrybh)
• @jsalerno277 Did not purchase DAC option. Love my current setup. Sorry can’t advis... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @kerrybh thanks for all the support. (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• https://www.facebook.com/100003882777056/videos/pcb.10160870644772493/191939006223... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• That’s a good story. Nothing better to smooth out the highs during a listening ses... (kerrybh)
• @madhusudan_ramaswamy Break in the 232 for at least 200 to 300 hours.  The treble ... (jsalerno277)
• https://www.facebook.com/share/v/12BS7VNjS41/ Daft Punk on my new 232!!!!¡!!! (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• Congratulations! I’m very pleased that you are happy with your purchase. It’s a be... (kerrybh)
• https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1a5N1h8Jjh/   Goodness me. What sound! (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @soix Thanks. I am in heaven right now. (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• @jsalerno277 Thanks. Just setup my new 232. Focal Kanta 3s + 232 = Heaven! WOW!!!! (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• Just setup my new 232. Someone…call the doctor. This is quite possibly the best pr... (madhusudan_ramaswamy)
• I highly doubt you’ll be unhappy with the 232, although given you said you prefer ... (soix)
• @jsalerno277 well said. You have a wonderful system. I'm not surprised. I'm a Kent... (kerrybh)

• dwest1023 309 posts 08-18-2025 at 06:05pm  You might look into the Goldenear BR... (nightfall)
• An additional note for those who have been recommending Audio Note speakers. While... (nightfall)

• I personally prefer an active DSP Xover. It gives you many more options. over an a... (audiorusty)
• Very cool!  As far as same amps for each of the lows/mids/highs for the sake of co... (tlcocks)
• @phusis +10 @tlcocks Wrote: I know I am clearly in over my head. But I knew tha... (ditusa)
• I know I am clearly in over my head. But I knew that already with my Aussie friend... (tlcocks)
• @tlcocks -- It depends on the approach you want to pursue: with passive bi-amping... (phusis)
• I rarely listen to my tri-amped set-up, partially because of the seating logistics... (toddalin)
• @barts , sounds good. Thanks! (tlcocks)

• In this stunning  "Welte Mignon"  and "pianola recording" in spite of the limitati... (mahgister)
• Why playing the notes even perfectly well is not enough playing any composer but f... (mahgister)
• @stuartk  Before Western religion dominated the west, the Greeks and probably oth... (audio-b-dog)
• @frogman  I saw Les McCann in a small venue in the mid seventies. He was highly c... (stuartk)

• @ozzy It has more to do with phasing than it does with a crossover point and slope... (blisshifi)
• I meant to say that the crossover was set at 40hz and with a 24db slope. Hard to ... (ozzy)
• @ozzy  Yes that’s been my experience. Even with a 24db slope and a low crossover ... (jfrmusic)
• So, the first thing I have discovered. I used Linda Ronstadt song "Blue Bayou" fo... (ozzy)

• You can get those much cheaper on supplyhouse.com (skeptikal)
• It's interesting.  Going from an old entertainment center to a solid component rac... (steve59)
• Great to hear you found something that worked for you. I had the same issue with ... (curiousjim)

• I hear the 57's as a Stacked Array used at 16 Ohm when driven by a Sansui AU 111. ... (pindac)
• @elliottbnewcombjr I've found that Quad ESL57 prefer push-pull tube amps with 16oh... (noromance)

• My Aurender and Vault are in different systems.    I can't really compare the two ... (oddiofyl)

• @spoutmouzert This is the only review to watch. I can give you my thoughts (I feel... (kofibaffour)

• @imhififan Thank you very much for providing information. I will let you know as ... (foolishman)

• Everything! by Tones on Tail (privatefuture)
• Stone Sour Collective Soul Three Days Grace N (nutty)
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• In this thread, it’s interesting to read many first-hand accounts about how moving... (steakster)
• I have had 4 DACS and each one has been upgraded at least once.  Early on with a m... (rikkipuu)

• Warren Zevon Excitable boy (thecarpathian)
• The St Louis Hounds - same (go4vinyl)
• Aqualung, my friends. (privatefuture)

• @sls883  Not yet. It only arrived at LTA last Thursday, so I imagine it will be a ... (sfpeloton)

• @larryi Didn't know they were in Takoma Park but that's a ten hour drive from wher... (goofyfoot)