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Responses from hk_fan
| Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS I will second (or third) integrateds from Gryphon, Pass Labs but add Esoteric to the mix. Good luck! | |
| RIP Chuck Mangione Chuck's music always takes me back to my childhood. Seems every Sunday afternoon my mom's radio would eventually play some of his music. RIP | |
| Do Audiophiles usually keep the gain of the digital source at around 80%? 100% | |
| Suggestions for a holographic preamp? The new PS Audio PMG Signature preamp is excellent at $9k. I spent a lot of time listening to one and was very impressed. | |
| Focals latest - Cat Houses? I think they look really cool and I would gladly accept a pair. A nice option compared to piano black. | |
| Is it possible to really know what you're doing? Trial and error is part of the fun IMO. Listen to lots of different components and you will know when something sounds good to you. That's all that matters. | |
| Anyone using Weiss 501/502 De-esser to tame sibilance? I have used it on occasion with my Weiss Helios, it’s quite effective. I would imagine the DSP algorithms are the same across products but not positive. You should email Weiss, chances are you will hear from Mr. Daniel Weiss directly. | |
| Old SS amps When I lost a capacitor on my ML 336 the right channel got static that would not go away. In my experience you will know when one needs to be replaced. | |
| Best DAC’S $5k to $15k Weiss Helios is my favorite. Outstanding detail, wide and deep soundstage and very musical. The DSP functions are icing on the cake. | |
| Old SS amps This answer depends on the brand and the level of support. I'd pick up the phone and talk to the company what you are thinking of buying to make sure they will still work on them. Pass labs, Parasound, McCormack and others I would not hesitate ... | |
| How old is too old? Could be time to treat yourself with something new?? 👍 | |
| Leave it on? Everything but the amplifier stays in 24/7, the amp usually gets turned off before I go to bed. Everything gets unplugged when bad weather is approaching. All of my equipment is solid state. | |
| Shipping advice for Esoteric Ground should be fine as long as it’s insured. | |
| What exactly is critical listening? Who does it? To me critical listening is focusing on things like sound staging, pinpoint image location, and all the other esoteric things that a typical audiophile cares about. Casual listening is not focusing on that but more so just enjoying the music. | |
| Need advice on using subwoofer with Aerial 10T's I used a JL Fathom F112 V2 with my 10T's and they worked amazingly well together. |