joeycastillo

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Streamer upgrade advice.
Hey OP I highly recommend that you look into Eversolo (which ever fits your budget) you said you only wanted apple music. then here it is "  Eversolo Streamers Apple Music User Guide – eversolo  "        
20 Vintage Amps That Prove They Really Don’t Make Them Like They Used To
+1 on @bigtwin  well said  
Seeking to upgrade from Weiss Dac 204
A lot of good suggestions. what comes to mind is the Lampizator TRP it uses tubes in a DHP (pentode) fashion. audition it first. Let us know if you decide upon this DAC.  
EAR Phonobox = HORRIBLE
Good to know that you found the fix. we all make mistakes.   
Top DYI Speaker Options
A lot of great suggestions. mine is just to Not to forget to use REW in measuring whatever changes or designs you use so you can Quantify what you are doing. In the end, it still your ears that will define the end result. but quantify it to be abl... 
"I Trust My Ears"
ghdprentice said it well. I for one started this journey just at the start of covid and all I relied on was reviews and forums. I have always wondered, back then, was I hearing good enough. yeah, wallet say so, but was it good enough?? As covid s... 
DIY Speaker Kits, a good idea?
OP DIY speakers? why Not.  you get to choose the parts and design of the speaker you want. that's good reason and you get to save money and importantly, it will sound as good as you can get I have done DIY speakers when i was younger as I did ... 
Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS
OP just my 02 cents for an integrated (SS) 1) if you got the budget, listen to Gryphon diablo 333 integrated 2) my second choice is the Pass Lab int-60 of if you need more, int-250 paired with the right speaker, they sound very good.  I think... 
antiskate disc
+1 macg19  too. the wally tool is something that one must take a serious look at. I have not used it nor do I own one. but people who used it to setup people TT say it is a very good tool to have.  
Speakers "Too Big" for room
A very interesting set of speakers. It looks like a closed baffle with a large front face with extra external speakers. As one of the posters said above, just add more acoustical treatment. and find the spot it will sound best.  good luck    
Seeking a new loudspeaker, horn, single driver, concentric or open baffle
OP sounds like JBL Speakers is what you want OR Klipsch Legacy. The want for being alive and being rich / full bodied all seem to point to JBL or possibly horns specially you want it at about 50 to 55 DB. And if you want a bold sound a lower list... 
Upcoming Move - Questions Ethernet Cable, Modem/Router, Ethernet Run & Electrical
my 02 cents 1) dedicated power, if possible 2 direct lines from circuit breaker to wall 2) dedicated Ethernet for router to music rack where your streamer will reside    
DeVore O/96 Unboxing
Great setup OP. congratulations on acquiring the 0/96. I suppose the exact position that 0/96 is where the PAP used to stay, I reckon that the room did not really work well with the Pap speakers.  Let us know if the 0/96 will be the ticket for th... 
Long Run of Speaker Cabling
I have used Transparent cables in my previous setup, wherein my amps where on the right wall instead of being on the side of the speaker. the run was about 12 feet and compared to AudioQuest and Kimber, I did Notice that transparent cables seem to... 
Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile?
i have done mine :)