jasonbourne52
Responses from jasonbourne52
| What are some good sources for buying new LPs and CDs Plenty of new stuff on eBay. Easy to compare prices from different sellers. | |
| New Topping D90SE DAC The more expensive the DAC the more "expectation bias" comes into play! When someone spends four and five-figures they must convince themselves that their shiny new toy is somehow "better" than a cheaper DAC! This psychological "bias" factor is us... | |
| Need a DAC Recommendation. The build and sound quality of the D90SE makes it a world-beater DAC! | |
| Need a DAC Recommendation. No need to buy used! The best DAC for under $1K is the new Topping D90SE - $899! Lookout all you four and five-figure DACs! | |
| Can the Same Brand Power Tubes Have a Different Sound When Bought From Different Vendors? NOS USA, UK and Western Europe tubes from the 40's, 50's and 60's are as scarce as hen's teeth! | |
| Can the Same Brand Power Tubes Have a Different Sound When Bought From Different Vendors? No USA and UK production tubes for decades! Same for Western Europe! Nowadays only some Eastern Europe and Russian production available. And of course China! All those "name brand" tubes sold by various vendors are new production. They probably ar... | |
| Is There Any Reason To Buy A Reel-To-Reel Machine Nowadays?? I have three RTR tape decks: Teac, Pioneer and a Sony tube deck. Plus a collection of vintage open-reel tapes. Without the last there would be no reason to own any tape decks. The format has been obsolete for decades! Making new copies on blank ta... | |
| Different amplifier class for different music genres? Another question to make the obsessed nervous! The answer is NO! | |
| Recapturing my youth If the price is right - and they are nearby - the Snell C's could be the way to go! | |
| Best Bang for your Buck DAC ? Here it is: the Khadas Tone Board KTB DAC! $90! You add a case and 5 volt DC power supply. Near SOTA specs! Khadas also has the Tone Pro 2 for those not into DIY - $199! I have a KTB in a custom case! | |
| Best DAC? I own s KTB in a custom case! | |
| Best DAC? @ geleary123: Here it is: the Khadas Tone Board KTB DAC! $90! You supply the case and 5 volt DC power supply. It has near SOTA specs! Khadas also has a complete DAC for $199 for those not into DIY. | |
| Recapturing my youth The Snell Type A's are competitive with any of today's over-priced four and five- figure speakers! | |
| Recapturing my youth Snell Type A's are your best choice! I have a pair I got from the original owner in Connecticut. They came from Audiocom in Old Greenwich - a store I once worked at! I paid $400 + $400 shipping to Florida. Four large boxes shipped USPS. All arrive... | |
| When does A -->B? Maybe at 10% power level? |