yesiam_a_pirate
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| Bluesound mode not really cutting it I have some experience with the BSNode. It was IMO "unresolving". I have tried a few different streamers and under 2K my favorite (for now) is a PS Audio AirLens. I was skeptical about it's claims but their return policy made me willing to give ... | |
| The Allure of Vintage Audio Gear About 15 years ago I bought a Marantz 4400 and a 2325 on eBay. The quadraphonic unit was really cool with the tube oscilloscope. They both sounded tired so I had the 2325 re-capped and it sounded much better- but by real HiFi standards it was pre... | |
| What Power Amplifier Should I Buy? Perhaps a pair of Bryston 7B SST monoblocs? If you like the Bryston sound (I do too) you can get a set of 7B SST (Super Steve Tanner) used with years of warranty left for 4-5K. I drive my woofers with these and the upgrade in sound quality and oo... | |
| Recommendation for tube preamp Stay with fully balanced. Stay with ARC | |
| YouTube Indicates What the Future is For Audiophiles - Interesting Demographics. I had a conversation in Chicago with a representative of a prominent old vacuum tube component company wherein I pointed out that at the show most all the attendees were men with "a touch of gray". I (what's left of it is gray) asked him (also gr... | |
| PS Audio IRSV selling Paul loves to discount his stuff. He does it all the time which messes with PS Audio resale prices. Don't ask me how I know this LOL.... I'd guess some guy with money and good sense came in, enjoyed some PS Audio tour time, listened to Paul tell ... | |
| It’s true what they say/and a question Micing a drum kit is very tedious. Each head should have it's own mic. High-end studios used to do that (some still do) but with the digital mixing board assist all that tedious micing is not considered "necessary" any longer. Given your system'... | |
| Power amplifier longevity… thoughts? I love tub gear but at 20 years old there will be some issues with sockets, hot resistors and weeping caps. If you are not handy with a soldering iron budget for repairs. Maggies LOVE Bryston 4B SST or 7B SST (or the cubed series if you have the ... | |
| Integrated Amps The Audio Research i50 is a fantastic integrated. They have a DAC and Phono stage card upgrade as well. You can find them on HiFiShark for under 4K. That's a LOT of amp for not much money. I think they sound fantastic- typical ARC sound- tube wa... | |
| critique my setup -- weak link? best way to improve? A set of Magneplanar LRS or 1.7s would be pretty cheap and radically improve your sound. | |
| Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail! I’m an Audio Research fan. To me they have the very best imaging and detail. I’m also impressed with the Burmister solid state units. Since you have no budget next year my advice ia buy a set of Audio Research 330m monoblocks. | |
| Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs I think what you pay for in a cable is to not hear it. To that end the Transparent product line is about as good as it gets. FWIW Wilson uses Transparent in their speakers. | |
| I Sold my CD Player!!! Streaming sounds so incredible!!! Funny you just wrote this. Just this AM I removed my CD transport and parked it in the basement. I find CDs generally poorly recorded, clipped and way over compressed. I have over a thousand of them and just don’t like the sound. I still love ... | |
| New speakers for a new start? I auditioned a pair of the new generation Wilson Watt Puppy (wierd name) last weekend. I was shocked. Holographic, literally perfect bass and a lovely room filling warm sound. I am biased against Wilson because of the name brand Hos that tout th... | |
| Solo streamer I skeptically tried Paul McGowan’s AirLens because of the no hassle return policy. I absolutely love it. $2000 |