zimick
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| Is there anything other than a Benchmark DAC? I have had a DAC3 HGC five years now ( Dr Frieckert- Hana Umani- Sutherland Little Loco- Benchmark AHB2- Harbeth SLH5) and find it hard to think that losing any of the low noise floor is worth a switch. i have listened to a few other high end sy... | |
| Cartridge wear with clicks and pops…? @pindac - not concerned about contamination/ dirt/ gunk in the groove but by the ( perceived) added stress on the needle going over whatever is causing the clicks/ pops. @czarivey - I get it but I think if I had a big scratch that vinyl wouldn’t ... | |
| For Vandersteen owners & lovers: Which other brands do you like? @patrickdowns figured I’d throw in my input. I had 3’s for 30 years with sending them in for upgrades 3 times, the last time a full upgrade to Signature 3 spec on all parts. ( Richard’s answer when I asked what would be different before I sent th... | |
| 100% USA designed & made DAC Benchmark- DAC 3 . Great piece, really love mine. | |
| Music Hall 9.3 vs 11.3 Turntable @lxgreen thank you for the input. My current thought/leaning is to go 9.3 and then I have some room to either get it without the goldring and buy a separate cartridge or try the goldring and upgrade if I feel inclined. Hard to imagine that any of... | |
| Music Hall 9.3 vs 11.3 Turntable All, thanks for the input. Had a quick look at the VPI ads and they look good. Audioguy85 you have a good point that goes back to my original question of getting the 9.3 and then upgrading cartridge, phono amp etc. I know it will all be good , ... | |
| Ridiculous resale price of vintage equiment Wow. Maybe it’s me but I don’t see where the confusion is coming from. Just like cars , the new ones will be better in every way for less money, and true with many other things. Perhaps the confusion is the audiophile folks here think purely in ... | |
| If you have a CD Player, you need to do this periodically... Elusive Disc has the Ayre disc in stock. 19.99 too inexpensive to not try! | |
| All Benchmark System Question Reggi have the Benchmark amp with the Dac3 and Harbeth SLH5 Anniversary.Still dialing in the “ perfect” placement but at times I feel the same as you that I want a touch warmer tone/sound.Detail is amazing, sound floor is dead quiet…The seller of ... | |
| Vandersteen 3a signature vs Harbeth 30.2 anniversary All, responses have been great and helpful. Nice to have the information.Definitely have some listening to do based on suggestions.The Harbeth importer is is southern NH so I can see some time there having a listen and will try to get back to John... | |
| Vandersteen 3a signature vs Harbeth 30.2 anniversary Joey54,great feedback/ viewpoint. Thank you- and thanks to others input as well.I truly am happy with the 3a’s for most of my listening and I rarely get the “ looking for something “ itch but the genesis of this was spending an afternoon with John... | |
| Vandersteen 3a signature vs Harbeth 30.2 anniversary Jjss49- thank you for the input!valuable.I agree w the 3a description which makes me trust your Harbeth input.Biggest immediate notices for me was the midrange strength and the bottom weakness as well as the feeling that they would never fatigue m... | |
| Vandersteen 3a signature vs Harbeth 30.2 anniversary I did spend an afternoon with the Treo’s last year and they have their strengths.Just looking for someone with experience with both. | |
| Apt Holman repairs A vote from me for Audioproz.The owner and head tech, Vince, worked for Apt-Holman ( mine had been originally signed by him) and he has a few upgrades he does during repair.He is an interesting person to deal with, not much for fuzzy, warm small t... | |
| Apt Holman repairs A vote from me for Audioproz.The owner and head tech, Vince, worked for Apt-Holman ( mine had been originally signed by him) and he has a few upgrades he does during repair.He is an interesting person to deal with, not much for fuzzy, warm small t... |