jsalerno277
Responses from jsalerno277
| 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. | |
| Yes, cables do make a difference -- regardless of price... The right cables and cords designed with SQ in your wheelhouse and matched to your system can be transformative. Read reviews but most important audition and burn in before final judgement. Let your ears decide which brand is best. I am sure yo... | |
| Cable Break In for the Naysayers Excellent observations on break in of your new AQ T XLRs. About a year ago i upgraded to WyWires Platinum full loom (XLR interconnects, USB, Power Cords). For budgeting, each type was purchased, 1 type a month over 3 months. SQ of each type imp... | |
| Luxman leaves me wanting I am not a tube guy so I cannot offer much assistance other than referring you to the article below where the reviewer indicates a synergy between your DeVores and the LTA you are looking at …and to offer that in my experience the environment im... | |
| Why do I prefer R2R over Chip based DAC's? I am late to the game but will give my MHO in responding to your 3 questions: 1: Why do I prefer R2R based DACs to chip based DACs? - as I have posted before it is not the processor technology but the execution of the designers intent that matte... | |
| New streamer I agree with all above recommending the Aurender N-150. I have the older N-100H , choosing it over the Innuos Zen Mini and Lumin U1 for its more organic sound (IMHO). I recommend you audition and choose what sounds best to you. The N-150 is supp... | |
| Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice Sorry I am late to the forum. The AG website was compromised. A phisherman. They fixed it today. An expenditure like that warrants dealer assistance with system integration, installation, and optimization. Audition mandatory. There are many e... | |
| When you can't unhear ! I had that aural revelation about four months ago. I was a long time Krell fan with my ‘97 vintage KSA 300s and KRC-HR that needed recapping again. My dealer brought a pre-owned Burmester 032 integrated amp as a loaner while my Krells were in f... | |
| Speaker Spikes - Working Principle Article from Positive Feedback on misconceptions regarding spikes reinforces using isolation products rather than coupling products (spikes) for improved SQ. The article’s summary and link are below. There are many good speaker isolation produ... | |
| If Conrad Johnson still made a DAC it would sound like?? If you are looking for that old school detailed but musically romantic Conrad Johnson sound as your title suggests you need to up the budget and go with an Ayon lower end model. Pure Class A triode tube output designs. Hard to find pre-owned. I ... |