jsalerno277
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| Importance of a DAC's elements Specifically designed separate streamers/servers usually have the advantage over DAC/Streamers. I say usually since when you reach the $20K DAC/Streamer category I find the difference is SQ over separates is minimized. I have even heard some int... | |
| 15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume Recognize I speak from personal preference and you should purchase based on your preferences and based on audition. I find KEF a little aggressive on top. I find the ATC could be a little more rich in timbre but overall a great performer. I never... | |
| Good small/single outlet power conditioner for preamp. +1 for the Audience AR2 P. If you can swing the bucks go for the AR2 T for better SQ. I have one cleaning the power to my streamer only so I do not shut it off. All other components are connected to a Shunyata 6000T V1. | |
| My end game speaks. Both are world class. Your decision should be based on audition and personal preference. IMHO … recognizing that my comparisons were not with standardized electronics and the performance of speakers at this level are extremely sensitive to elect... | |
| Townshend platform under digital component or amplifier ? Townsend Seismic Speaker Platforms had a very noticeable improvement in all SQ attributes. Excellent build quality. I do not use their component platforms. I am sure the technology will produce similar results. I use Symposium Svelte Shelves i... | |
| A quick question on what streamers to consider....... Go with Aurender. Excellent sound and build quality. Helpful customer service. Go with a new N150 or a preowned N200. I just upgraded from an old N100H to a pre-owned N200. Just arrived today exactly as described. Reasonable pricing and trade... | |
| Krell Service - speakers buzzing I agree with @mlsstl. Borrow another preamp and see if the problem goes away. I was a fan of old Krell myself. They need recapping every 7 to 10 years or sooner depending upon use. Regardless of your problem, if you never recapped it, have it... | |
| Power cable Advice... I may have misspoke. Seems like the 40% off ended. Guess I was lucky. Here is there current web page advertisement. Seems a little confusing. I would still callAlex (proprietor) at the phone listed on the web page. He will be very helpful. ... | |
| Power cable Advice... I use WyWires Platinum with excellent success. There is currently a 40% off sale. The Diamond is better but you will need to find pre-owned in your budget. See reviews such as … https://www.dagogo.com/wywires-platinum-juice-ii-power-cords-... | |
| recommend PRAT Integrated amplifiers (not Naim) There are many good recommendations from other members. If you are looking for PRAT as well as liquidity, clarity, staging/imaging, and a light touch of “tube-like” warmth I recommend a per-owned Burmester 082. There is one on AG just under $10... | |
| vibration control - cd player I also have equipment hidden in a Drexel Heritage wall unit achieve a low WAF. Together with suspended floors it is not optimal with regard to vibration. However, while expensive, I have had much success and improved SQ with judicious attention... | |
| Upgrading from a VPI Aries 1- is it worth it? I support the following recommendations from other members as follows: 1: Stick with the Aries. It is a wonderful sounding product. 2: Go with a gimbal rather than knife edge bearing tone arm. 3: If wall bracing is not possible, try Sympo... | |
| question of soundstage I will preface my response by saying I am not an audio engineer and do not have experience with your equipment. I will present my experience in the pursuit of sound stage as it relates to electronics. Another preface is that the speakers, room, ... | |
| Best Circa 90's CDP To all recommending or looking to purchase 90’s Linn models I encourage you to verify the laser can be replaced. Yes, Linn CD players were some of the best. However, I had (note past tense) an $11k Linn Unidisc 1.1. Wonderful sounding unit unt... | |
| Smaller plug-in AC Purifiers -- Shunyata, iFi, Puron...something else? What do you like? IMHO go with a used Audience Adept Response AR2/AR6 or a Shunyata Hydra rather than multiple single outlet plug-ins. I have seen Hydras as low as $400 - $800 on the used market. |