aberyclark

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Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
Although not as expensive, upgrading recordings can add quite a bit of cost. With each new remaster, hi rez release, im sure many own multiple copies of a single album, in many formats. Myself, I have pretty much purchased every vinyl, cd edition ... 
Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie
I think the Brimars are Kevins favorite. The smooth mids of mullard without high end roll off. Plus, cheaper than mullards 
Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie
What was the problem with your Rogue preamp? If I remember correctly there was a lot of hiss, etc. What did Rogue do to it besides change tubes?They told me that they repalced some Op-amps and added some grounding to the LED display 
Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie
What are the sound signatures of the Gold Lions vs the stock JJ's? The NOS Mullards are pricey plus, I hear they do not last as long 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
Can I say quiet as a mouse? I got the RP-5 back from Rogue and no hiss (unless I press my ear up to tweeter). I'm thrilled I can hold off on an amp purchase and enjoy what I have for the time being. Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will be s... 
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
I think one thing that plays a key role (no matter what audio $$ level) is each new addition (or improvement) may highlight some other weakness that did not stand out before. Even if very minor. That is where "tweaking" with things like cables, ro... 
New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions
My philosophy is if there is not at least a tiny bit of sound improvement ( whatever you consider an improvement) when you first use, breaking in is not going to make things better for you.  I guess you can learn to like somehing over time and pre... 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
My Rp-5 is on its way back. The preamp needed to get some "op amps" replaced, LED display needed firmware re-install and a ground wire, and they installed new tubes. Rogue did hear the excessive hiss and now its quiet on their system. I'll be curi... 
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
I've never been one trying to reproduce the concert hall with a home system. Outside of orchestra/classical and acoustic (non or very low amplified) in the right setting, my system sounds way better than any general concert. I'm more into trying t... 
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
Ayon Audio (USA Tube Audio) has classified ads here on audiogon for $25,000 amps (plus other items lower in price). There must be a decent market for such since the ads are everywhere here. I purchase items blind thru the internet since there’s no... 
Nice MQA discussion
You are quite right. 
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
If you recall a few years back, Lexicon released a $3000 dvd player that was a rebadged $500 oppo.  Lexicon added no engineering of their own. With that said, does this ever happen in the super expensive audio components? 
Best monoblock amps for $2000 used
I say quicksilvers. The Schiit vidars require Balanced connection for monoblock use 
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
The more one upgrades....the more one upgrades.I always wonder, even after a new component I like, how can I take the improvement further 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
Ralph, thanks so much for the info. Of course, one of your amps would be perfect, however, above my budget :(. My brother n law runs one of your amps and pre with his ZU Souls and loves the combo. Ive heard it a couple of times and it sounds fanta...