timothy468
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| Wasted Years. Reminds me of the famous quote in the field of biology by Albert Szent-Györgyi: “In my quest for the secret of life I started my research in histology. Unsatisfied by the information that cellular morphology could give me about life, I turned to ... | |
| Case in point: a $90,000 power cord by ASUNZ I completely agree with the OP's sentiments. This is a grotesque version of what the audiophile community is about. That said, I was pumped to find an open box version of that Ansuz power cord without shipping charges at half price! https://tiny... | |
| God, I hate to ask this… Wow - what a moving post. A reminder of my own mortality and who is in charge and it ain't me. I had just finished editing a document on my computer entitled "How to live my life without me" – a comprehensive guide to knowing what to do with all m... | |
| My impressions of the much Hyped LAIV Harmony DAC (I ordered one and Listened to it.) I read your post with interest, and it sounds like you were very disappointed. I’m really sorry to hear that you had that experience. I had a couple of random thoughts and comments based on what other people have been saying, and in response to y... | |
| Another request for Streamer Transport options Not sure of the "correct" answer to your question. I use the LHY Audio LPS25VA as a cleaner supply than the wall wart to a Laiv micro-DDC and that really "cleans up" the sound from my Innuos Zen Mk3 to my Laiv DAC. My Streamer is connected to a Ta... | |
| Another request for Streamer Transport options I agree that the Innuos ZEN MK3 streamer/ripper is a terrific option - a good quality unit purchased used will be well under $3K. Typically, you would connect it to a good DAC and then from there you could go to your desired targets (the Anthem S... | |
| Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer I noted that Steve Huff reviewed the Puritan PSM156 in 2022, and the Taihang more recently, and currently uses the Taihang in his system, from which I would infer that it is "better". He calls it a better bang for the buck, although there are but ... | |
| Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? Thanks again to all. To Glenn, I am not at all "stuck" - I came here for ideas and recommendations. The recommendations I have rceived so far (here and elsewhere) are to check out Hana and Dynavector models. as well as the low priced lines Bill me... | |
| Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? The Laiv Harmony L-Ext phono extender for their HP2A preamplifier is proprietary in design with a "LE-LINK" cable providing the power to the extender and the pathway for the signal to the preamp in one cable. I suppose I could place a MM pre in li... | |
| Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? Thanks to all for this helpful advice. Seems that the only path forward is to bite the bullet and get a new MC cartridge on my current turntable, change the impedence setting on the L-Ext for my preamp to 100Ω, and all shall be good. I suppose som... | |
| Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? Similar to a Phono Box E Phono Preamp I got a while back on Amazon, but cheaper. I used that to eliminate hum and improve my signal to noise ratio from an old turntable to my reciever. Gave it when I sold the TT to a friend. | |
| Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? The Laiv Harmony HP2A, using their L-Ext (phono input) allows me to change the input impedance via their "selectable input impedance" at 22Ω / 47Ω / 100Ω / 470Ω / 1kΩ / 47kΩ. I am currently set up at 47kΩ (which matches the TT MM output) but the g... | |
| Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile? @katzenjammer27 Log in first, then go to the main page. Next to the "Audiogon: the high end audio community" thing in the upper left, there is a drop-down button. Click on it and then choose "Virual Systems". Once on that page, click on the right-... | |
| Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile? Alright. Done! I added a picture of my dog snarling at my speakers, to remind bad guys that the welcome committee here is comprised of mangy curs. Them, a security system and knowledge in self-defense strategies makes me feel fairly comfortable sh... | |
| Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer I finally added two Taihang Power Enhancers from Vinshine Audio to my system. The hardest part was waiting for them to arrive! It’s a hot day and two window AC units are going and so is an air purifier, so it’s noisy today and not an ideal day for... |