vthokie83
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| Spending a month's salary Axpona is coming up April 14 to 16 here in Chicagoland, might be a good option to see a lot of the equipment you are considering.....maybe worth a cheap flight and a hotel room, if you have the time. | |
| Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions I have not heard it, but the Heaven 11 Billie integrated amp has gotten some really good reviews recently (most notably Steve Huff who raves about it). Looks like everything you are looking for…..says free shipping and 30 day evaluation period. 2... | |
| getting into streaming I don’t believe I saw your price range. Really good streaming can be had for under $2,000 with a Bluesound Node 130. linear power supply, a DDC, and some nice cables. That is what I currently use and really do love. I know there is better sound q... | |
| What speakers work with low wattage class A amps Some Focal, Tannoy, Zu Audio, Fritz, Klipsch, all 90 DB or better | |
| Rhodium plated audio grade wall socket Highly recommend the Furutech GTX-D sockets. I use the gold plated version GTX-DG (G for gold) around $176 but they also make the GTX-DR (R for Rhodium) for about $220. I tested both but preferred the gold. It fit my system better and gave a more... | |
| what are your top "audio bargins" in your system history? Audiolab 6000CDT, Denafrips Pontus II DAC, and Buchardt Audio S400 MkII speakers......all perform at double their purchase cost | |
| CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE asctim, You sound much more knowledgeable about such things than I am. I'm an engineer, but the mechanical kind. I'm assuming you could do what you're looking at, but as an audiophile my job is to find the companies that do what I cannot....at a ... | |
| Harbeth 40.3's. Should I buy them? I do not have anywhere near the budget or home for them, but have you considered GR series Tannoys? Low to mid 90s sensitivity, GORGEOUS....most beautiful speakers I've ever seen, resellable, and just plain amazing. I too also own and love the Buc... | |
| CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE Asctim, "That's fascinating. I wonder exactly what is going on there to make such a difference? The DAC must be getting a different signal, and I'd guess it has to be a more accurate one with the better transport, or at least one that is somehow ... | |
| Name 3 songs where audio quality and song quality completely align Supertramp Crime of the Century - Whole album Alice in Chains MTV Unplugged - Whote album Natalie Merchant MTV Unplugged - Whote album Roxy Music Avalon - Whole album Talking Heads Stop Making Sense - Whole album | |
| CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE Paul, Mid level recommendation is an Audiolab 6000CDT for $600. GREAT transport for the money, sounds amazing with my Denafrips Pontus II DAC. Would replace it with a $2,500 Jay's Audio CDT2-MK3 if cost were no object. My friend let me borrow hi... | |
| Outlets and Wire Gauge? - Please help! I have tried quite a few power receptacles, and I'd narrow it down to these two......right now using the Furutech gold. I much prefer both over the Cardas outlet for SQ. (1) Furutech GTX-DG (Gold) or GTX-DR (Rhodium) - Gold version $176 at the Ca... | |
| Something other than Harbeth SHL5 Tannoy’s? Efficiency you are looking for, hand made in Scotland, certainly prestige especially GR level, not sure if you find a distribution demo them | |
| Banchmark DAC3B vs. Denafrips Pontus II (12th Aniv.) Have had a Pontus II DAC for over a year and still love the sound. NEVER heard a tic, or click, or any odd sound. Leans slightly warm or smooth, but still has all the resolution up high…..never fatiguing or harsh, and that large soundstage | |
| HoloAudio STREAMER is out now I have no experience with this product, but I have learned not to discount Chinese made audio components. Denafrips, Holo Audio, Gustard, Musician, Willenston, FiiO, HiFiman, SMSL, Topping, iFi, Audio-GD, etc all make products that are great value... |