geof3
Responses from geof3
| Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Options The Furman and Niagra are relatively easy sells. Buy all three, you be the judge. Quality of materials, design not just a few plugs in a box with a “surge suppressor” make a difference. | |
| No more "High End" for me...Back to Reality Audio Yep, with you. I’ve climbed the ladder as far as I can within any real reason. System is no slouch, but the peak has been reached! | |
| Wilson Audio Sabrina X - Hegel H390/H590 A 390 will drive those just fine. The 590 though has a bit of a different character, both are excellent amps. | |
| Bluesound 2i coaxial output sound quality @fuzztone Understood. However, I think for most people the ease of use of the Bluesound OS makes it a win. Regarding the overall conversation, I think this entire discussion hinges on what does one want from their streaming? If super high level fi... | |
| Bluesound 2i coaxial output sound quality @fuzztone could you elaborate? I disagree 100% particularly regarding the OS… | |
| Thorens TD 160 "pop" revisited As noted, turn on the TT first. Problem easily solved. Then the other way around when powering down. | |
| This 60 Hz hum is driving me crazy Hums, buzzes and all that. Been there done that. Ditched tubes, went all SS and never looked back. Liked the tube “sonics” but “noise” bugs the Shitake out of me. The issue is most likely your household. It literally could be a bad plug or light s... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? @reubent good stuff! U2: Unforgettable Fire | |
| Gryphon Diablo 300 vs 120. Any Difference? Gryphon vs Luxman L-590AXII? @ryder the 120 isn’t mellow at all, perhaps I misspoke. The 120 is a bit more mellow than the 300, but mellow may be a strong word. Overall, the 120 is not mellow. | |
| Audio nonsense @pesky_wabbit oh man! A little deep in the thread, but I LOVED my portable Sony Minidisc. Still have it as a matter of fact! Great little unit, excellent sound as well! It’s one of those dinosaur era gadgets that will be in my keepsakes as long as... | |
| If you’ve heard an iFi Zen stream, anything better under $1k? You asked which is the best under 1k. You answered your own question. The iFi is known to be “buggy”. The Node overall has the best OS and sonics at its price point. Best isn’t just sound quality, it is usability as well. Buggy is a pain in the a$... | |
| Gryphon Diablo 300 vs 120. Any Difference? Gryphon vs Luxman L-590AXII? The Gryphon sound could never be characterized as unrefined. The sonic signature is highly resolved, but not harsh. The 300 seems to have a sort of “love/hate” reputation. The 120 on the other hand is generally considered to be the more “mellow” o... | |
| Improving Comcast modem signal @william53b agree 100%. I would go further to say a few choice words. In my area, it is the only option for anything “high speed”. I tried to cut the cord completely a couple of years ago. No avail. I use a Motorola VOIP modem, about as good as it... | |
| International Transit Times Prob hung up in customs. It does happen. I’ve had both good and bad experiences with overseas shipping. Never have I had a loss though. The package has always come through, one way or another. One, coming from Switzerland took 2.5 months. Should h... | |
| Is a cheaper DAC + Reclocker better than just an expensive DAC? Rarely are there any “shortcuts” in this game… |