mglik
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| Quantum Science Audio Thread Just replaced light blue fuses in my mono blocks with yellow.Wow! The improvement in SQ was obvious from the first notes.The edges of notes became so much more sharp. The performances now stand out in a new and more beautiful way.There is no quest... | |
| older CD transport vs newer ones. I use a Theta Compli for years now.Think it was about $5K in the '90s. Probably could not be made today for less than $10K. Theta was at the cutting edge of digital. | |
| Auditioning headphones (ethically)? Check out this review for ZMF Auteur.After I watched this 22 minutes, I bought ZMF Auteurs and never looked back!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVgfA7gAX2A | |
| A 60 year old turntable design is still going strong! A long time ago I had an AR TT. Also a Lenco. Both were $99.An even older and venerable design by at least a decade is the unsuspended Garrard 301. It took until 2 years ago to acquire a Woodsong 301. It is the heart and soul of my current system.... | |
| Townshend Springs under Speakers Never heard Star Sound. Townshend Podiums under my speakers has been among the biggest transformations. Maybe the biggest.The music sounds so much more “real”. Everything that has been said about them is true. | |
| Auditioning headphones (ethically)? ZMF. You will have to wait several months but these are super real and lovely. | |
| How important is it to have identical speaker cable length? Here is a question: Are 60’ speaker cables going to effect the wpc? | |
| Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what? But it was Ralph who said "excluding the Bakoon".I believe the Bakoons are superb and that the HP-1 is the lessor of the models. I need balanced for preamp/phono and TT rig. And really need the 100 wpc of the top model.My general feeling though is... | |
| In general, how does price relate to quality? Think it really boils down to if it is worth the money.IME, a much more pricey piece is usually well worth it. | |
| Does listening to music increase your IQ? I believe that your IQ is your IQ. If one could measure level of enjoyment, then music enriches. | |
| Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what? Ralph, So, it seems you have heard Bakoon. How would you describe them? Current drive?Speaking of tintinabulation, I get that fully with AGD. Not quite as much with Bakoon. | |
| Audio deals you bought that seem impossible for the price? Silversmith Fidelium speakers @ $1200 for an 8’ pair is a screaming deal. They blew away my $6K cables and probably better very pricey cables. | |
| What do "audiophiles" use to judge equipment? Forum posts, reviews and buying with a trial period. | |
| Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what? I definitely feel fortunate. I listen to AGD Audions in my main rig and a Bakoon HP-1 in my headphone rig (with superb ZMF Verites).The Bakoon is excellent. Similar to the AGDs in that “open window” perspective. It is not easy to compare headphone... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines I guess I am “old school”. Use the legendary Keith Monks Discovery RCM. BBC, Library of Congress, etc. used to be a thread on nozzle at the end of a tone arm like moving arm. Now just a high suction devise using a very strong German medical grade ... |