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What makes the biggest difference in sound quality? I've found speakers > amps > source > isolation > cables.. Within all this the poorest performing link will place limitations on the best. For example, a great interconnect will get murdered going through poor speaker cables. Trying t... | |
Preowned Wilson Audio Chicago Dealer The defense to the bait and switch is always a killer sob story. | |
Devore or Audio Note or other sensitive speakers: wanting to listen in Denver Easy to drive 8 ohm impedance and 95 db sensitivity is a very desirable combination. @charles1dad re Fyne- Can you point to the easy to drive 8 Ohm impedance? I can’t find any curve info except for the 501, which says 3 to 30 ohm with nominal 8... | |
When to Amp it Up? Did you hear the speakers prior to purchasing them? Just asking because it can be difficult to assess a system without an anchor component that you have had some time with. For instance maybe it's not the amp but the speaker... The current crop ... | |
Santa didnt bring me a $20k linestage Santa was last seen in a swimming pool with tubebuffer's wife. | |
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses After 3 days and a swap back to the old fuse, I agree, something there. Better musical flow, image is cleaner, I feel like the overall sound is more satisfying. | |
OK-- I think I get it, now... Nice. That magic can be a new cable or a different tube. You might choose to document your changes mentally or in notes somewhere. You don’t want to chase away the magic you have for the magic you don’t. Enjoy! | |
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses First impression very positive. Used Under African Skies by Paul Simon to A/B. No contest against the stock fuse in my tube integrated. I don’t have any experience with prior versions of fuses or other brands. | |
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please. I have a Roon Nucleus powered by Mojo Audio Illuminati power supply. Very happy with it. I stream via Tidal and Qobuz. | |
Should We Prioritize Detail In Our Assessment Of Audio Quality? Good definitions. I would add that when speakers have detail and refinement they can be played louder than you would normally find acceptable, as long as the room doesn't present challenges. | |
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses Ordered a purple one for my amplifier. | |
Nietzsche and Runaway Audio Consumption He did ask the same woman to marry him three times. | |
Nietzsche and Runaway Audio Consumption Nothing like a deeply depressed philosopher to add a little zest to the audio group. Things are feeling better around here already. | |
How do you get Happy as an Audiophile? @larry5729 Curious- how big is your room and how far away from your speakers do you sit? | |
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses @novemberman1103 Passing this along, sadly... https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/rip-oregonpapa |