vrao81
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| New Pangea Audio AC-14 XL Power Cord I am using both AC14 and AC14se mk2. While the AC14 sounds pretty balanced, the ac14se mk2 sounds really warm, veiled, and rolled off. The ac14 sounds better to me, airier and more balanced. Is this anyone's experience? I am alternately using thes... | |
| What is as tube sounding as Conrad today? Look for ys audio symphonies. Maybe you can get one for $300. | |
| Stand mount loudspeakers I'll give a shout out to Salk Silk, which Audioholics called the best bookshelf speaker in the world. | |
| Oppo Ceasing production As someone who is relatively young (36), and a long time member of this forum, I have to say that yes, High End is doomed. None of my friends in my age range are into this hobby, and the high prices of gear are a definite turn off to younger peopl... | |
| Looking at sub $200 power cables. I would definitely check out Zu Mission or Event power cords (Mk I versions) which are available on eBay for great prices direct from Zu. Expect to pay $50 For Mission and around $150 For Event. Original retail prices were much higher. | |
| Linear Power Supply for a DAC Maybe he bought 15 power supplies? | |
| Vacuum Tube Retailer Option I recommend the seller tubemaze (Not affiliated with him) on ebay. He offers 30 day return policy and his prices are fair. Take that Upscale! (Overpriced and no returns) | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? A couple of years ago I had a YS audio experience symphonies preamp. I retubed it with Sylvania 5751 triple mica black plate and was amazed at how it sounded. It had a fast, neutral, clean sound with just the right amount of tube warmth. Check the... | |
| Capital Audio Fest 2016 I’ll throw in my impressions:Tidal Diacera G2 and Bricasti - One of my favorites at the show, the finish is absolutely beautiful and must be seen to be believed! The Agorias playing in the next room sounded even better!Kef Muon - Stunning to look ... | |
| Anybody own Audio Experience Symphonies? I'm wondering what others are using for tubes. I have the symphonies v2. I am using 3 Mullard reissue 12ax7 tubes. They are nice, sweet and warm, with really nice highs but lack dynamics and drive and are a bit thin in the midrange. I also have Ch... | |
| Which bookshelf speakers to buy? If you are deciding between Onix Ref 1 and Usher S-520..I have owned both, and I think the Onix is much better, it is more balanced, more detailed, just overall smoother and more refined. The Usher tends to be bright and lean sounding and the dyna... | |
| College student stuck w/ bad speakers: advise pls Monitor Audio BR2 | |
| Sapphire Speakers They are Sapphire brand speakers, not ACI Sapphires. They used to have a website here but its not up anymore. Some info here from another forum | |
| B&K ST 202+ I would definitely keep the 202, its an outstanding amp and will serve you well as a backup or for a 2nd system. You rarely see these for sale and for good reason, they are fantastic amps. | |
| Funniest sales pitch "I'm selling this unit to fund the purchase of a large batch of Viagra pills to save my failing marriage!" :o |