jl35
Responses from jl35
| SPEAKER CABLE OR INTERCONNECT I typically follow the old Transparent Audio advice, unless buying used, then it's whatever comes up first...Transparents' preferred order to upgrade was IC from source to pre first, then speaker cables, and lastly IC from amp to pre... | |
| Benchmark Media Systems. Right or wrong I've never particularly liked their DAC's and Amps...it also seems very clever marketing to a different but large segment of the audiophile market, not a bold position...I would definitely consider buying their cables for a secondary system... | |
| $100-200 linear power supply I purchased it simply based on recommendations of long time member here. Was not aware of the v3 or za3 at the time. But am interested now | |
| Fosi Audio V3 any comparisons of the Fosi V3 and ZA3 ? | |
| Should we care if a piece of equipment comes from a pet-free, kid-free, smoke-free home? curious how many have bought a component from a heavy smoker... | |
| Should we care if a piece of equipment comes from a pet-free, kid-free, smoke-free home? I definitely prefer no smoke kids pets, and smoking is a deal breaker for me... | |
| Should we care if a piece of equipment comes from a pet-free, kid-free, smoke-free home? I think secretguy that we are simply too old to smoke or walk a dog anymore, and our kids are long grown... | |
| Opinions on PS Audio Direct Stream DAC (Mk 1) the PS had a reputation for a long break-in period, mine certainly did...but well worth it to me...I bought a used Aesthetix CD player some years ago, that had been unplugged for 6 months - Aesthetix told me it would need a month turned on to soun... | |
| Mobile Fidelity Ultradeck they are terrific ...great sonics, ease of use, reliability... | |
| Burning-in as a non-linear experience I always thought it was generally considered to be accepted as a non linear process - certainly my experience | |
| Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama agree with soix..,.plus any manufacturer attack on a reviewer affects us all in some way...and I keep returning to Eric’s video where he repeatedly denies suing anyone, but does state he threatened litigation, then gives a bizarre definition of li... | |
| Small amp or all in 1 choice? some interesting threads on Fosi tiny intergrateds...I'm running some Avalon Ascendants with a $60 Fosi and WiiM Pro Plus streamer (they make 3)...sounds great..and yes, I also have a bigger main system... | |
| $100-200 linear power supply I'm using same amp to drive Avalon Ascendant, with WiiM Pro Plus...no "digital glare" here ...and it's down to $59.95 including shipping... | |
| Could Class D really be that good? Very happy with Fosi TDA7498E 160w/ch and now $59.95 including shipping/free returns...currently driving Avalon Ascendants in medium sized room...source is WiiM pro Plus... | |
| Opinions on PS Audio Direct Stream DAC (Mk 1) You got an awesome deal on a great DAC |