aldnorab
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| What are your thoughts/opinions on the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Mono Ultra Premium @pprocter ask Leo if the converter circuitry can be built into the amplifier. He has done other custom things. Thanks, aldnorab | |
| Magnepan 3.7i amp pairing Orchard Audio StarKrimson Ultra. Leo builds his own proprietary modules. I'm using them on full range Acoustat 3 Medallion. They've never sounded so good. First time in 40 years I feel there's enough power. Orchard Audio is running an amp tour. Y... | |
| Beautiful Colored Tube Preamp ($10k budget) to Pair w/ Very Accurate Monitors (PSI A25M) Love my Supratek Chardonnay that Mick built last year. Just fabulous sound with the stock 6SN7 tubes. Never had a preamp sound so right with easy to obtain new stock tubes. Wish I’d ordered one years ago. It would have saved me a lot of nos tube m... | |
| Why do Wav and Flac Files Sound Different? Thank you @corente for the answer. Guess if FLAC was developed today there would be fewer levels. I would like to know what format the major studios supply streaming and download companies with. Thanks, aldnorab | |
| Why do Wav and Flac Files Sound Different? If FLAC levels 0-8 are all lossless, why are there so many FLAC choices, and why would anyone ever use anything but level 8? Thanks, aldnorab | |
| Streamer only @soix the right toslink components will handle 24/192 without problem. I use Oppo BDP105 >DH Labs Glass Master toslink cable > Ayre Codex dac. The Ayre display always reads 192 with 24/192 material. Before buying the Codex I asked Ayre if to... | |
| Coda #8, Pass XA25, or Schiit Tyr to replace PS Audio M700 I’m using the Orchard Audio StarKrimson Stereo Ultra V1 on Acoustat 3 Medallion. Orchard Audio is running an amp tour. Listen a week for free and pay shipping to next person. Sign up on their website. I also have a PS Audio S300. It isn't as det... | |
| Best amplifier for Acoustat 2+2 electrostats for holographic sound, or change speakers? Another cool thing about the Orchard is they sell the proprietary modules. Amps can be assembled by connecting the modules to their power supplies. This saves money. After buying a different brand new amp, I joined the Orchard Audio tour. The Orch... | |
| Best amplifier for Acoustat 2+2 electrostats for holographic sound, or change speakers? Just hooked the Acoustat 3 Medallion to my Orchard Audio StarKrimson Stereo Ultra with dual power supplies. Absolutely amazing soundstaging and detail. Way out past the speaker edges. The 3's have never sounded so good. 500 watt per channel suits ... | |
| So You Have a Sick Vintage Integrated Amp? Great news! aldnorab | |
| PS audio m1200 Orchard Audio is running the Stereo Ultra on an amp tour. Listen to it in your system for a week then ship it to the next person on the list. You can read more on the Hoffman forums and contact Leo via the Orchard Audio website. Gan-fets are used ... | |
| Looking for an Amp Replacement I would try replacing the caps, even if they have to be a different brand. Then you can listen to the amp to see if it still sounds great in your system. If that doesn’t work, I agree with @thomaskong78. Try out try an Orchard Audio amp for free. ... | |
| Is D-Sonics audio still in business Another recommendation for Orchard Audio. I participated in the amp tour and bought a Stereo Ultra dual mono amp. Love it. There are other Orchard Audio amps starting at $1500 for a pair of monoblocks. They won an Absolute Sound award. Thanks, b... | |
| SEEKING AN AMPLIFIER THAT MATES WELL WITH MARTIN LOGAN 11 A IMPRESSIONS Try the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra. @orchardaudio is running an amp tour. You get a week to try it for FREE. Merely pay shipping to the next person on the list. The Absolute Sound did a video using it to drive Magneplanars. Contact Leo... | |
| Maybe buying a different amp Try an Orchard Audio Starkrimson. They are running an amp tour on another forum. Listen to the amp free for a week, then ship it to the next person. Sign up with email on the company website. I bought one after participating in the tour. Love it. ... |