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| When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better? Hello...My Experience. Just because a piece of gear has a high price doesn't in itself mean that it will sound good. Also, what sounds good to some might not be your cup of tea. Usually when a system has a 40K amp it will usually be paired with... | |
| Cable curmudgeon Hello You have just entered a topic of much debate. IN MY Opinion Cabling…power cords - interconnects - speaker will make things sound different. whether you like the change or not is up to the individual. Best to get great components tha... | |
| Brilliant Video proving MQA is not what claim nobody is arguing that direct sources are usually better sounding then streaming - however my cary sounds awesome but all things being equal the sound is superior with my cd player. i love the convenience of streaming as well as being exposed to... | |
| Brilliant Video proving MQA is not what claim Yes…this is true. I suppose I should have stated that my response to the Video creator was, “you are my hero…Thank You for confirming what I have been hearing”. I have also reached out to Tidal asking them why they’re removing the flac choice be... | |
| Brilliant Video proving MQA is not what they claim. I took your advice and reposted this on the digital forum. | |
| ... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound... Helloi didn’t read everyone’s post but I would agree with starting with clean power : independent power aka home runs if possible with good quality wall outlets ( I use the porter ports )CABLES make a difference BUT that doesn’t automatically mean... | |
| How Long Did It Take You To Build Your Dream Setup? I saw a very interesting video by Steve Gutenberg...The question was raised how do you know if your system is good. And to make a long story short, if you’re listening to it a lot and you hate to turn it off, then You’re there. | |
| Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles? It’s like an Alcoholic...You’re an Audiophile when you say you’re an Audiophile...lol | |
| Tweaks that work? (yes very subjective topic) HelloI agree with plugging amp directly in the wall...not usually good to restrict current to the amp. That being said running a couple of independent lines is usually a good thing I have 1 20 amp independent line for 2 channel and 4 lines for my... | |
| confused and don't know what to do HelloIt is very difficult to combine theater and 2 channel in one system.Also difficult to get good sound in a very reflective room.Not sure what your budget is...But I would start with your priority which is 2 channel. Maybe look into a good qua... | |
| Need help with firguring out a source for a Classe CT-SSP The Classe does not have an Audio Return Channel, SO it would be best for all audio sources to go to the classe first. Not a problem if your using a device like Apple TV for streaming but if your streaming to your TV not sure if there's a way to ... | |
| Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference? I do have my cables on stands off of the floor...I can’t say that I hear a difference but I love the looks. | |
| Does anyone leave their amp and preamp on all the time? Now this is a great post...My Esoteric A-03 sounds best when it's on for 24 hours so if I plan on spending an intimate day with the system I turn it on the day before. And I have no idea why this is, but it definitely is. Other wise I usually sh... | |
| Cable Snake Oil Antidote Hey where can I get more snake oil.The stuff sounds great !!I’d buy it by the gallon If it makes me happy...Sorry I Digress.my point - live and let live.. | |
| MIT ... joeabrams I concur...Joe Abrams is a pleasure to deal with..If I would venture a guess I believe the multiple listings makes it a little more difficult for others to resell their cables...But that’s just a guess.. |