yakbob
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| Opinions what are the best floor standing speakers in these ranges $$?? Second and third the recommendations to shop used. Craigslist is a great resource. Obviously there are many factors to consider when building a system, budget being one of them...we all have them.I'd recommend looking into the now defunct AV123 li... | |
| Speaker Wire suggestions for feeding Rockport Atria II’s? If you're not opposed to doing a little work, try the Duelund tinned copper 12ga. hook up wire and roll your own. You can double up if needed for your run. Partsconnexion carries it and its cheap enough to experiment with. | |
| How does modern ST 70 compare to RogueCM, Primaluna similarssound? I haven't heard the other amps you listed, but own a Latino ST-70 with KT66 power tubes. If there are any specific questions you have on it, I'm happy to help.I did replace a restored, original Dynaco ST-70 with the Latino design, and can tell you... | |
| Disconnect speakers from AMP switch Do you need this ability while the amp is still on?There are speaker switches available (niles comes to mind) but you're going to want to present a load to the amp while powered up. | |
| Classe SSP-300 still worthy? I did a lot of research on the SSP-800 and CP-800 recently for use as a music preamp. Both have a loyal following based on my reading. I would expect the SSP-300 to have garnered similar praise.That said, I did have the CP-800 in my system for abo... | |
| Need help building my late fathers Audio Setup for Family XMAS dinner. One of the forums I frequent uses a reputation rewards system that allows members to add reputation to those who are helpful. I wish we had that here, because mrdecibel and tomic601 certainly deserve some positive reputation. Thanks for making mea... | |
| Best used DAC under $750. A used Musical Paradise mp-d2 mk1 just sold on USAM for $500.A mk1 or mk2 would offer a lot of flexibility to swap tubes and even caps.Audiocircle's disc less forum has a lot of great experimental info on this DAC. | |
| Need help building my late fathers Audio Setup for Family XMAS dinner. Baldo,Mrdecibel is on thr money and has you covered.Please do not take millercarbon's suggestion into consideration. Even though you're missing a power amp, the rest of the equipment is worth saving. | |
| enjoy the music: how listening bars have hit the right note For all the grumpy old "audiophile" men shaking their fists at clouds, and whining how the millennials "just don't get it", here comes a trend that only serves to expose others to this (HEA) hobby and keep it alive. Let's be sure to crap on it and... | |
| Another Analog v. Digital Thread? Not Really @cleeds , in a hobby filled only with absolutes be glad you didn't get a POOMA value of 100%. | |
| Polk Legend L800 at RMAF? I didn’t see them listed in the speaker category, are they listed in another category? | |
| Another Analog v. Digital Thread? Not Really @twoleftears ...well if you want to get all technical about it. ;-) | |
| Another Analog v. Digital Thread? Not Really With so many content avenues and varied equipment available to music fans these days, I'm surprised the "vs" conversation still exists. I'm guessing chayro's vinyl components were methodically selected and run several thousands of dollars in cost.... | |
| Lampizator Amber 3 DAC versus Primaluna EVO 100 DAC The Lampizator and Primaluna both look to be great tube DAC designs. Not to derail this thread, but if you're researching tubed DACs add the Musical Paradise MP-D2 to the list. It offers a ton of flexibility with the option to swap tubes, caps, an... | |
| Coaxial Vs Optical for 2 Channel Listening Most would argue coax is the preferred connector, especially as optical inputs are starting to drop off on some of the newer equipment.You don't mention all of your laptop details, but I'm curious how you would connect coax out from it?If its an a... |