kennyc
Responses from kennyc
| Ø Audio / O Audio speakers I loved the sound at this year’s AXPONA. I found them engaging during my brief visit. | |
| What does your DAC sound like Notable DACs under 5k: Ferrum Wandla+1.2 HYPSOS power supply - HR competes w 10k DACs LAiV Harmony DAC Musician Aquarius -sounds like a $5k DAC Denafrips Terminator Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC Wired4Sound DAC-2v2SE ... | |
| Network Switches Would an upgraded switch have any sonic impact? Yes, but one needs both a highly transparent audio chain and choose a higher quality audiophile switch to hear the difference/improvement If so what switches in the 500 dollar range would be rec... | |
| Make speakers disappear. Simple, cheap I agree that a black background to remove visual stimulus may help relax the mind which may enhance awareness of the 3d sound field. However, black is an unpopular wall color and if sharing the space, others will typically resist black. A sle... | |
| ??? Are Manufacturers Killing Our Hobby ??? ??? Are Manufacturers Killing Our Hobby ??? Not really. Simply more choices and more competition. We still care about price/performance which few can get a market advantage unless superior parts and engineering leading to superior sonics. | |
| Looking for new speaker cables @jaybe - since you seem particular about the performance, I suggest climbing farther up the Audience lines which should “likely” give higher performance - other brands it only “might” be subjective better. Another option is try the Cabke Company ... | |
| Financial Limits of Tube and Op Amp Rolling What are your thoughts on the financial limits? Do yo have a limit? What is your limit? Seems your thinking is one and done, but for many of us we're on a continual journey of discovery within our budgets. Also, thinking of just tube or op-amp... | |
| DAC question - is music streamer DAC better than mcintosh DA2? Fantastic, enjoy! | |
| What does your DAC sound like There are so many DAC choices- tough to narrow it down without a stated budget. The OPs list hints at a budget, but it’s not very definitive. | |
| Best amp options between $2k-$4 to power Magnepan 1.7? Lately been reading good things about Sparkos OPAMPS within components | |
| Ceriously, it all started with a power cable +1 @cleeds | |
| Thoughts on Iconoclast interconnects? The Iconoclast cables are a solid choice. For myself, I purchased Siltech Classic Legend IC for their great established reputation/track record and offering great performance/price with exceptional transparency. Not all silver sounds the same. | |
| Recommend ~9"-wide 2-ch Power Amp with XLR input - please The Buskeye Hypex NC502MP 2-Channel might have met the OPs requirements | |
| Has anyone truly compared Vintage vs. Modern? I just viewed Jay Inagi “Is Vintage BETTER than Today’s HiFi in 2025?” on YouTube here I agree that modern gear performs better as high-end audio continues to progress- applying better parts and engineering. But vintage gear should be looked as i... | |
| Best amp options between $2k-$4 to power Magnepan 1.7? Maggie’s need a bit of power especially for bass energy- Congrats in landing in a good place. @davide256 - GanFET amps seem like a warmer SS, did you notice less warmth after the change? |