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| Dumb question......why do you need a preamp? No matter what you do you're going to need the functionality of a preamp. Which means that the sound of your system will be affected by the preamp in an integrated, in a DAC with preamp, streamer, or whatever you use. I have used my headphone amp ... | |
| Should I replace my 20-year-old Hovland Radia Amp? I have the person who designed and tuned the amp evaluating it. The sparkling reviews I read of it when it was new described attributes I like. I'm thinking if Hovland works on it, the amp will only get better. At least, that's the bet I'm making.... | |
| Should I replace my 20-year-old Hovland Radia Amp? I was going to keep the Hovland Radia until it died or I could hear its sound being diminished by age. Then I found out that I could have Bob Hovland, the designer and manufacturer of the Hovland Radia, check it over and bring it up to spec. I cou... | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? It sounds like for a number of you there is no $ limit. Your budget is maximum protection. I am an average audio guy who is constantly pushing at the end of my budget. I'll let you know if the $3K makes sense for me. It's as high as I can go. Real... | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? Shunyata Venom 16 Power Conditioner: Electromagnetic Breaker Over-current protection is a requirement for today’s high current audio power distributors. The vast majority of manufacturers use an inexpensive thermal fuse or breaker. Both are sp... | |
| Replace tubes yearly? I’m not an electronics guy. I’ve learned a bit along the way (how to change a tube, for example, and which tubes are for power, input, output, feedback, etc.) out of necessity. I have had a number of tubed pieces over the years, mostly ARC. I had ... | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? I thought I'd try a power conditioner with surge protection this time. I keep reading and hearing from audiophiles how much good power condtioners make a difference in the sound. Mine arrives mid next week. I'll report back. My dealer (grain of sa... | |
| Replace tubes yearly? I wouldn't know what once a year is since random tubes blow at different times, and I don't keep track. When a tube blows I replace it. In my ARC gear some tubes doing the same work as others (output stage, for example) blow much before the others... | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? I have a $3K budget, and that was already stretching it. I have a wife, remember. | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? I haven't received the Shunyata Venom 16 yet. It's on backorder. I think a lot of people in LA, with the Santa Ana Winds, are looking for protection for their audio equipment. It's also used in hospitals, according to the literature. | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? lalitk, I hear you on the box surge protector. I'm not sure that will come soon, though. I have to work my budget out with my wife, and I've spent $18K on new speakers, $4K on a Moon streamer, and $3K on a surge protector/power conditioner, if I l... | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? I have talked to my local dealer about trying out a Shunyata - Venom V16 Power Conditioner. If I don't think it makes my systerm sound $3K (including power cord) better, I can return it. But it's on order and I'll have to wait a while. | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? Thanks, Eric. Good point that i should check out whether the power conditioner is also a surge protector. I want both. David | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? Thanks, Bob. I will check out the Audioquest, which I know is sold by Music Direct who has sold me a whole bunch of things. I have read many audio reviews where the reviewer is using an Audioquest conditioner. They do get expensive, however. In my... | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? Thanks lalitk, I will ask my dealer about an in-home demo. |