audioguy85
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| SLOT LOADING CD MECHANISMS - DO THE DAMAGE CD'S? If you use logic, any slot loader has the potential to cause tiny faint scratches in the cd surface. There is friction, albeit minor, involved in the loading process. Any dirt, however minute, on either the disc or lips of the transport opening wi... | |
| Competitive class D amp suggestions The only one that comes to mind is the hybrid Rogue Audio Sphinx v3. It gets positive reviews everywhere, well except audio science review, but of course. I will have one at some point, just to see what all the hype is about. Herb feels it will be... | |
| How to choose a cartridge? You cannot go wrong with the Hana or the Ortofon 2m’s, in particular, the 2m Bronze. I own both the Hana el and 2m Bronze, for the money they are two fantastic cartridges.... the 2m Bronze cartridge can accept the 2m black stylus for future upgra... | |
| New to vinyl, where to start? You can possibly better the sound by using an external phono Amp, like the schiit mani or even an ifi phono Amp. Your headphones are fine and have pretty good reviews. To improve those, maybe a decent headphone Amp. As others have mentioned, that ... | |
| hifi stay Nothing personal, but I think they are ugly and not worth the asking price. I am a furniture guy. It's got to be made from wood and have asthetic appeal. | |
| Potential Pair of Great Bookshelf Speakers for Sale! Both the wharfedale diamond 225 and the old elac B6 have some of the best bass I’ve heard in a relatively cheap speaker. I would have to agree, pair either one with some high end Amp and source and prepare to be shocked. The other way around tends... | |
| The Music at AXPONA 2022 I honestly do not know one person who sits idle listening intently to rap music. What a bunch of awfulness. | |
| Has anyone heard the newest version of the Klispschhorm? Guess I'm not the only one who mispells now and then, there, I feel better...😁 | |
| Power Conditioners Lifespan Good until it gets fried by a lightning strike? Otherwise indefinitely I would think. | |
| Headphone suggestions needed Can’t beat the Akg closed back but open sounding k550’s excellent headphones, although you would have to settle for mk2 version. Shure makes two nice options in the closed back 1540’s and open back 1840’s. Also, now discontinued Audioquest nightha... | |
| Music Hall 9.3 vs 11.3 Turntable Save even more money and buy the MMF-7.3. It already has the ortofon Bronze installed. It's a terrific table especially in the walnut finish. Michael Fremer said that he could not justify the higher cost of the 9. He said this: "This time, the que... | |
| 12x7 tubes Tung sol gold pins are often recommended as a good upgrade for that component. I got rid of my black ice dac, had terrible hum issues....I got a border patrol dac, could not be happier. | |
| Speaker Questions Why not grab a pair of wharfedales, they are relatively inexpensive and sound great. | |
| Best Integrated Amp You Ever Heard? The Sugden A21se is easily the best I’ve heard in my system. It is intoxicating to listen to. I think Herb Reichert put it best..."Trust me folks, class-D is like fake cocaine compared to the rolling, relaxed, shroom-like beauty of the Sugden A21 ... | |
| Room help The long wall is usually a good place for the speakers in a room such as yours. I have a similar situation but in reverse (if I’m reading your post correctly) whereas I can’t use the short wall due to asthetics and such and the fact that there is ... |