bigkidz
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| Which mono power amp would you choose and why? @alucard19 - not sure what power you are looking for but watts mean nothing. I just finished upgrading a Spectral power amp. To me it was nothing special and rather boring in stock form. Once upgrading the amplifier, it was another level that I... | |
| life span/failure rate of filter capacitors? In my experience, replacing the parts in the power supply section with better parts quality yields a sonic improvement. Last night we finished a Spectral power amplifier in stock form was nothing special. Replaced the two large PS caps with Nich... | |
| Cary Audio SLI-100 output issues That is hard to determine without examining the unit. If under warranty, send it back. IF not we are in NYC area and can take a look at your unit. | |
| Conrad Johnson upgrades - Anyone doing? If you re in the NYC area we upgrade, modify and rebuild all audio components. PLUS we are also a manufacturer of audio components so we know what we are doing. Let me know if we can assist you. | |
| Rockna Wavelight thoughts? @doctorrob77 I invite you to come listen at our Listening Room in Northern New Jersey and maybe you will change your mind about subjective hearing and how certain gear can be your final choice. PM me when you are coming to the area. Happy Lis... | |
| Is it worth upgrading a CD player? OK here is my take based upon my experience. An Agon member sent me his Cary 306 SACD player to perform upgrades. TO put this in perspective, my company manufacturers our own audio components. We also have been repairing, upgrading, modifying a... | |
| Which mono power amp would you choose and why? Google my company vujadeaudio more expensive but all point-to-point with better parts and better sound then the ones you are looking at. Pure Class A tubes. Built to last forever. | |
| Hybrid Tube Preamp - Loud Pops and Crackles Could be the tubes and the tube sockets to start with. If that is not the case could be the volume control. RCA cable connections? Then a cap of resistor. If in the NYC area I can take a look at it once you have eliminated the above. | |
| Why Don't you hear more about Audio Physics Speakers?? The same thought crossed my mind a few days ago. Probably because Mikey Fremer has not endorsed them in a long time. | |
| I have found out why new cables and tweaks actually work! But did you perform double blind test and what time of day was it? IMO you should never perform such an undertaking unless you are a qualified tech in the filed of cleaning fluids, and have a degree in this. Otherwise people on this site will g... | |
| life span/failure rate of filter capacitors? Ask for Chris Johnson and tell him Peter From Vu Jade Audio told you to contact hem. | |
| Maintaining a "Balanced" System Design? If you are interested I can send you a pair of 6 foot reference speaker cables for you to try in your system. Then you will have an idea if they will impact your sound. We build refence components and we do not use expensive cables at all and we... | |
| Potential upgrade path… Your DAC can be upgraded along with your preamp and Amp to increase the sound quality of your room IMO and experience. The room plays a part but with your components, you can upgrade your sound to reference level for that amount of scratch. | |
| Preamp with two volume controls? I think VAC made a preamp with two volume controls. Maybe Melos also. Having two volume controls really has no benefit especially with the quality of the preamps mentioned above. Usually just ALPS. | |
| life span/failure rate of filter capacitors? @immatthewj - let me know what happens I am in New Jersey and can repair any audio component. |