dhite71
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| Fear of volume control @ rvpianoDo you have a radio shack SPL meter? If not, download a free SPL app on your phone and measure the volume you were accustomed to and then this newfound sweet zone? I am very curious as to the two levels where you found this improvement.... | |
| Tube Preamp - What to buy? I am a big Audio Research fan so am a +1 for AR. Find where in the line you can afford today and upgrade later if you love their sound. You should be able to get an LS17SE line stage for about $2000. You won't be able to stay within budget with... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Eric Clapton - UnplugggedThis record sound so very sweet, I cannot wait for my MoFi UD1S to see what else they were able to extract from the tapes. | |
| Buying used vs new? The only new item I have purchased in 20 years is one cartridge. Everything else which includes at least 50 transactions was ALL used. The main factor with used is knowing what you are buying. That is the beauty of it! You can buy smart and resell... | |
| Listening to digital and analog @bigkidz gave one of the biggest factors. modest investment of both analog and digital and digital will most likely win. This was explained in a nice podcast via TMR Audio a couple months ago. It is like everything in our world in that there ar... | |
| Thinking to upgrade from Audio Research LS27 to LS28 what did you decide, pilrem?I have been all over the place and ended up trading a GSi75 for a REF75SE & LS27. I know the 75SE is superior to the amp section of the GSi75 and I love the LS27. I haven't compared another preamp but of course am... | |
| New Bluesound Node – First Impressions OP, you have proven what most of us have recommended here. For audiophile sound you simply have to add an external DAC. Yes, for background music or zone 2 by the pool, maybe, but I still want the best sound regardless where or when it is playin... | |
| New Bluesound Node – First Impressions I have the Node2i and am currently using a Schiit Gungnir. I previously used the internal DAC in an Audio Research GSi75 and then auditioned the Mark Levinson 5805 and 585.5. All this to say the Schiit is an excellent performer compared to those... | |
| Upgrade Quandary: Ref 75SE vs Ref 150 (non SE) I tried the Focal 1038Be2 with some ARC separates(Classic 120 mono amps), don't recall which preamp and phono I was on at the time. I was not impressed with the match either, but didn't consider letting go of my ARC gear and sold the Focals. I h... | |
| Upgrade Quandary: Ref 75SE vs Ref 150 (non SE) @jo1mtb This was a fun read and I am curious if you system is up to date or if you ever tried anything else. If I were you I would probably get a REF 75SE for comparison. It will most likely sound better than the non-SE and obviously will be eas... | |
| Audio Research REF 75SE and REF 80S Anyone out there have actual listening comparisons to share? | |
| Does anybody use the Vinyl Flat record Flattener? I purchase a lot of new vinyl from Amazon. I know it isn't their fault but the pressing industry puts out a LOT of warped product lately. My theory is they are in too big of a hurry and removing too quickly, but really have no idea why it is so ... | |
| What is your favorite album cover? Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um | |
| Pure analog system with high power @adversamTo continue on rfnoise's promotion of Audio Research, I am going to give my whole story to emphasize how much I love their sound. There are sooo many choices and my experience is very limited, but I am a huge fan and went through this pa... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Van MorrisonLatest Record ProjectI love Van....he even signed the insert : )I can listen to his music for hours, it embodies all that I love in music |