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| LAIV Harmony @campo007 unfortunately for the group - no. But for me yes. No, this is all about you. You made an informed decision by going through the trouble of procuring and comparing. That was a smart move. I’m just surprised by how quickly you acted—it... | |
| External Power Supply For My Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport @kijanki Benchmark reduced noise by 10dB by switching from linear power supply in DAC1 to SMPS in DAC2 and DAC3. SMPS ... can be wonderful if done right. My Benchmark AHB2 has SMPS and is very quiet. PS Audio gear is switching to SMPS as wel... | |
| LAIV Harmony @campo007 I have it running 24/7. Either streaming or a CD on repeat. Will report back in a few days with a 100 hour report. Anything for the good of the group? Thx. | |
| Holo May KTE Power Cord +1 Pangea AC-14 | |
| Little class D amp vs tube amp @mapman Same investment in both systems total? I think the Decware Zen Master ZF15 dual wood finish ($7,900) was attached to Sarah (>$5000 with tubes?). If so, the Sarah system will cost approximately >$13k plus cabling. Sytem 2: $500 in... | |
| what cable should I buy for my system? After experiencing the Micca 14-gauge speaker cables ($25, recommended by Steve Huff) and the Belden 5T00UP 10-gauge cables (DIY for $50; BlueJean for $100), I strongly believe that speaker cables can make a significant difference, primarily due t... | |
| what cable should I buy for my system? @garebear What exactly is getting old? I firmly believe that speaker cables do make a difference. High-end systems that are highly revealing deserve premium cables, while more modest systems can make do with affordable ones. So, again, what is 'ge... | |
| Quick question for the Cables Don't Make a Difference Crowd. Pros: elegancy; space saving Cons: expensive; you won't be able to show off your cables / gears other than expensive Dan D’Agostino Master & D&D 8c + | |
| what cable should I buy for my system? Do a blind test on these two! Detect difference and the former is better -> Siltech Master Crown ($150k) Detect difference and the latter is better -> World Best ($150) Can Not Detect difference -> World Best vs | |
| Biwiring make any sense? If you've already used low-gauge speaker cables, the sonic benefits of bi-wiring are usually limited. With speakers as good as yours, you owe it to yourself to explore bi-amping to maximize their potential. An integrated amp like the one you have ... | |
| Parasound Zpre3 SQ I've found on multiple tracks that the vocals disappear entirely. I purchased the Zpre3 new and never found the mid-to-high frequencies to be a problem. Its clarity and richness in the mids and highs made me a believer in preamps. When I connec... | |
| Parasound Zpre3 SQ Yes, the Zpre3 (and Zpre2 as well) smooths out the edges but also tends to thin out the bass, something to do with its relatively higher output impedance (470 ohms) I think. It is still a very good preamp at its price point. You could boost the b... | |
| Biwiring make any sense? Bi-amping indeed offers a practical and effective way to optimize the performance of your speakers by dedicating different amplifiers to the high-frequency (HF) and low-frequency (LF) compartments. By using a low-wattage Class A or tube amp for th... | |
| LAIV Harmony @campo007 That means you'll need to put on 7-8 hours of music every day within the 30-day window if you're considering a return. Thanks for sharing your feedback. I believe Harmony will be an amazing DAC once it fully opens up. | |
| LAIV Harmony @campo007 congratulation. How does its soundstage, particularly the depth, compare to the R26 in your room? |