lalitk
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| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? @audphile1 While I respect your opinion and take on Ref 6, I would like to point out an important distinction - you do not have an all out ARC system. At the time, I was running Aurender N10 through DAC9 ➡️ Ref 6 ➡️ GS150 and I could discern no... | |
| Garrard 301 - Project @dover Your focus on speed and transparency aligns perfectly with your preference for a balanced and revealing system. It’s great that your approach to tube selection considers the nuances of classic circuit design. That level of detail ensures ... | |
| Check This Out! @grannyring The retail on Merging stack was $45K. They are no longer available as Merging went back to its Pro Audio roots and the original NADAC and Clock pieces are now further enhanced and being available through new parent company called Mas... | |
| Check This Out! @grannyring I completely understand Galle II DAC’s design philosophy extends far beyond mere capacitance into a holistic approach to noise elimination and sound purity. When I auditioned 3 chassis stack of Merging Technologies which included a D... | |
| Check This Out! “2 BILLION farads...?” That’s an extraordinary amount of filter capacitance for a DAC—2,000 farads. Such a massive power reserve would have a significant impact on the DAC’s ability to maintain stable performance under varying load conditions. Ma... | |
| Garrard 301 - Project @dover, @larryi You both are right—Telefunken ECC83s are not “tonally rich” in the sense that Mullards or Amperex tubes are. They’re prized for their neutrality, speed, and precision rather than warmth or fullness. Their sonic signature tends to... | |
| Garrard 301 - Project @noromance Thank you for your recommendation. And I agree, Telefunken ECC83/12AX7 tubes are legendary for a reason. I am also looking at Mullard’s from 60’s which are known for silky and pleasant top end without being rolled-off. The best of the... | |
| Garrard 301 - Project “I just think they nailed it…. @hoytis I agree with your assessment. This is a very special phono at a screaming bargain. I have been listening to records two straight days…lol. Have you done any tube rolling? My unit came with JJ ECC803S, they ... | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! @arafiq Great update! I am not at all surprised with your findings. I have been fortunate to hear WB sub system few times and always came away impressed. They were of course in a system well north of $200K (courtesy AAudio Imports). Keep us upda... | |
| Garrard 301 - Project @dover ….Correct :-) | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? @dhite71 By no means, I expect or suggesting otherwise for you to start over. I was just sharing my perspective and experience with two iconic brands. Personally, I like to diversify and appreciate the nuances each component brings to the game s... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? @dhite71 I can relate to your experience with ARC components. Your observations aligns with the design philosophy of brands like Audio Research (ARC) and McIntosh. Both have a “house sound” that tends to smooth over external influences, ensuring... | |
| Garrard 301 - Project “A randomly chosen NOS 12AX7/ECC83 is unlikely to be as quiet.” @lewm Maybe so but that shouldn’t deter anyone to not experiment, right? It’s a calculated gamble with any NOS tubes…well regarded NOS 12AX7s or ECC83s (like Mullards, Telefunkens,... | |
| Garrard 301 - Project Softone Model 4 is here. Its breaking-in and sounding promising. It’s dead quiet (uses a pair of 12AX7 variant), clarity, bass response and imaging seems to be spot on. Thanks to @hoytis for the mention. | |
| Seller Question - I need UPS to come get these large speaker boxes - how to manage that? Do not ship large speakers through UPS or FedEx ground unless they are in wooden crates. You are taking a risk and it’s a 50/50 chance that they will get to their destination in one piece. Both UPS and FedEx are not equipped to handle large packa... |