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This is one of those so dumb a question that I am hesitant to even post it.  But can I hook an MM...

I listen Qobuzz/spotify with my Sonus floor speakers thru a Marantz integrated amp, streaming wit...

Hello all. Just need some advice on a surge protector for my amp and preamp. A few months ago we ...

Needing an amp stand for my Pass XA 30.8 and from what I am reading, maple is the way to go.So, d...

I am wondering which would your choice for the best sounding speaker in a small dedicated room..s...

Miss not having tone controls

Hi everyone, As most of you know, I’m a fan of Class D. I have lived with ICEPower 250AS based am...

I have been spending more and more time at my desk and am consequently listening to more and more...

Fellow Agoners,Any Spectron Musician III owners who can answer this. Does the GND socket at the r...

Just received a pair of these this morning and to say I'm delighted is an understatement.At $99 p...

Tekton D.I. -> Parasound A21->myteK Brooklyn Dac using the digital audio potentiometer. Nee...

Hi,  KEF has a sale on their r700 and r900. I have the kef q100s and love them, but want to upgra...

Hello,I may have narrowed down the source of a 'buzz' from both speakers to a Ceraphin cap in the...

Hi all, I am getting into vinyl again after a short 40 year break.  I have Penaudio Charisma/Clar...

• Great thread!I have the GAE. LOVE IT!  One of of my all time favorite pieces of ge... (jbhiller)
• the table has great bass.  it took a while to get there but its very good.  Longer... (tzh21y)
• The best way I found to connect the power and interconnect cables is to put a coup... (ericsch)

• Hello auxinput,     Yes, I was messing with you just enough to not be offensive bu... (noble100)
• For $2k - $2.5k you could do a lot worse than the Belles Aria. If you want to stre... (audionoobie)
• Well, now that wasn't condescending, was it? Lol.  This lack of high frequency ext... (auxinput)
• auxinput: "The downside is that the Class D "sound" is not for everyone. I am par... (noble100)
• Guys, thank you so much again for your help!!! The audiophile communit... (egoquaero)
• Actually, Class D amps may not be a bad suggestion for the OP.   The newer Class D... (auxinput)
• Have you given the Parasound Integrated any thought, great sound plenty of power g... (johnto)

• @ataraxia if you have any questions about how you might be able to integrate an SH... (nekoaudio)
• I would recommend a miniDSP SHD Studio which operators entirely in the digital dom... (ataraxia)
• I would recommend a miniDSP SHD Studio which operators entirely in the digital dom... (nekoaudio)
• @phomchick I have a minidsp 4x10 HD in my system.A minidsp is a great device that ... (ataraxia)
• @donst100 I'm running the 658 into a Wyred For Sound St500 MkII. Couldn't be happ... (ataraxia)
• @auxinput: Concerning the P429 amp, it is never a good idea to buy a multi-channel... (ataraxia)
• I have a minidsp 4x10 HD in my system.A minidsp is a great device that is complete... (phomchick)
• I'm running the 658 into a Wyred For Sound St500 MkII. Couldn't be happier. I can ... (donst100)

• What brands did you enjoy at the show two weeks ago? I'd start there.  (keithr)
• Do you like electrostatics? If so, consider either of the Janszen models. The cont... (mike_in_nc)
• Imaging and if bass is  not huge to you, reference 3a dulcets, mm decapo (nyaudio98)
• Value: Fritz Carrera BE.All-out: Gamut RS3i. (twoleftears)
• Other possibilities: Though not at the same sound level as Raidhos and Vivids, the... (richards)
• Agree with the Raidho suggestion (or Borresen if you can swing the funds). Conside... (richards)
• https://www.lansche-audio.com/products/s-series/no-4-2/ About 12 years ago, I had ... (shkong78)
• Joseph Audio Pulsar2 Graphene.  (markalarsen)
• ’Ringing’ dome?Magico new tweeters definitely don’t ring, not in sound and not in ... (mheinze)
• Excel Audio in Newport Beach (near the airport) has the TAD ME1 speaker setup with... (yyzsantabarbara)
• @yyzsantabarbara   I am also in S.Calif, so listening to the Vimburg's isn't an op... (daveyf)
• The Vimburg are not available yet in my area, Southern Cal,  but the Canadian dist... (yyzsantabarbara)
•  @yyzsantabarbara  They do look interesting, has anyone heard these? Their small f... (daveyf)
• @daveyf I looked at your virtual systems page and see you have your current speake... (yyzsantabarbara)
• Sonus Faber Guarneri in a vintage of your choosing. (emcdade)
• @roberjerman funny you should bring those up. I was just looking at them this morn... (audionoobie)
• And from out of left field we have a speaker which few on Agon have heard or owned... (roberjerman)
• +1 yogiboy! Yeah, but they sure have gotten expensive! I am glad to have gotten my... (roberjerman)
• Klipsch Heresys with a tube amp like the Atma-Sphere M60 would be perfect. A small... (mijostyn)
• I moved to a smaller room 10.5x14ft a couple of years back and worried that my Kha... (defride)
• +1 roberjermanHarbeth, Spendor, Stirling, Falcon, etc. make those type of speakers! (yogiboy)
• LSA he had a setup that was 3300 for all incl power.  (nyaudio98)
• LS3/5A - designed to work in a recording van. (roberjerman)
• The ATC SCM19 are great standmounters for this space. (itzhak1969)
• That is a very small room and pretty square so without DSP or room treatments, I w... (seanheis1)
• One of the smaller MBL uni's. (dweller)
• Magico S3 MkII would be my recommendation. The new Magico M2 might also fit, but I... (nekoaudio)
• I am currently using a KEF LS50 and it sounds great in my treated room in 12x11x9 ... (yyzsantabarbara)

• I use Harbeth P3ESR in my desktop system. (I have them on the inexpensive DS2 rubb... (mike_in_nc)
• If you can place them in the corners, I would think about Vandersteen VLR's. Great... (gdnrbob)

• Up to you jim , you could scarcely be blamed of anything .I’ll stick to our combo ... (schubert)
• JeremyI see where you are commig from but I shall not say any more on the Scottish... (jim204)
• @jcazadormy favorite violinist this week is Scarlet Rivera!(hope i don't get banne... (bima)
• Jimforgot to mention, I share your view of classical music post ShostakovichMy tea... (jcazador)
• Dusted off the Busoni for today. An unusual, somewhat disconcerting composition. B... (twoleftears)
• Your comments on Scotland and education are very interesting, so I hope none will ... (jcazador)
• Well jim , IMO England and the Royal Racket have always used Scotland as cannon fo... (schubert)
• SchubertYou should see Ayr today Len it is a very sad place . The unemployment rat... (jim204)
• UK public education is similar to US model . If your economy rests on buying scrap... (schubert)

• I am the O.P. for this thread. I have the Kent Foundry edition KEF Reference 5 in ... (fast)
• So what? If the sound is that good, live with the color. That coppery color isn't ... (roxy54)

• Yes, plug the phono stage into an aux. input. (dill)

• @audiotroy thanks for the input.  You are the second source to mention the Wirewor... (sameyers1)
• OP after looking at your system one of the bottle necks is your interconnects and ... (audiotroy)
• I would suggest evaluating speakers, i.e. Maggies as well as room treatments.  The... (lhasaguy)

• Audiogon probably had problem with my wording and did not post the final comment f... (milpai)
• Completed the first listening session with the new unit. Was expecting to be under... (milpai)
• I received the Inakustik AC-3500p power conditioner today. Slightly underwhelmed a... (milpai)

• $500 to $1K (enceinte)
• I'll save the others from this response. What is your budget? (tuberist)

• Bricasti M3 DAC Upgrade Options:Network Player Card + $1,000.00 Remote Control + $... (hgeifman)
• Great.  Please do! (cal3713)
• I receive the M3 with Network module tomorrow!! I loved that they are an American ... (jimfinn2112)
• Not a review, but a little bit of commentary on the sound of the m3: https://audio... (cal3713)

• Where on earth does a 9 year old get a Gibson SG from ? (jim204)

• so how do I take your playlist and import it into my Tidal account?thanks (herman)

• I'm running my LS 50's with a recapped Threshold 400A. They sound effortless. Find... (cooperjack)

• Make him a huge offer then tell him to call you. Sorry I already bought them on ag... (polk432)
• ...are they the "lesser unwashed" ? (dpac996)

• have to admit that it’s quite confusing. personally i’m not sure that i’d make suc... (4425)
• @ozzy,Al, (almarg), would be the guy to talk to. You might want to send him a PM. ... (jea48)
• jea48,Thanks for sticking with this. I have read the attachments over and over and... (ozzy)
• 4425,Believe me I have tried everything, including the expertise from Audiogonner’... (ozzy)
• @4425, Rear-Panel Power Correction Switch/Niagara 7000 Current Draw The default po... (jea48)
• I have a 7000 that hummed/buzzed too. I thought AQ was superlative in guiding me t... (4425)

• @ Tuberist , gdnrbob. Thanks for that information about a whole house surge protec... (tattooedtrackman)
• +1 on a whole house surge protector.You can buy one for about $60 at Home Depot, b... (gdnrbob)
• Boy, I'd be nervous leaving that prime gear unprotected. I have a whole house surg... (tuberist)

• To the OP. Are you hearing problems or issues with your system ? These transforme... (georgehifi)
• @mrdecibel I only report what I have heard. Steve mentioned that using the Autofor... (gdnrbob)
• Thanks clio09!  Good to know.  Did you hear any improvement?  (an10490413)
• I use a pair with my Atma-Sphere M60 amps and Quad ESL 57 speakers and I don't hea... (clio09)
• Thanks mrdecibel!  No, not hearing any problems/issues.  Always looking for the be... (an10490413)
• To the OP. Are you hearing problems or issues with your system ? These transformer... (mrdecibel)
• Thanks Bob!  When you do get around to hooking them up, please drop me a note lett... (an10490413)

• frogman+1 Pepper Adams.   I have that album on vinyl and I need to pull it out and... (nsp)
• Unwinding after a long day.....  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoBhmxHgHighttps:... (pjw81563)
• I admire his talent and talent it is . Just can’t break 50+ mid-hall central years... (schubert)
• Schubert, truth is I don’t like Vail the town, but the playing is always great.  I... (frogman)
• Same album but different personnel on the recording dates. The first song has Char... (pjw81563)
• Well, Vail  is a great place to bring serious music to the great unwashed . Happy ... (schubert)
• No Aspen, Vail, twice; for starters.  **** But 10 seconds in you get New Jersey in... (frogman)
• More like it  , Aspen sucks this time of year . (schubert)

• Elliott, to answer your question just above:The gain of the preamp cannot change t... (almarg)
• erik,does that mean a stronger input signal, from a preamp with more gain (less at... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Amps are limited, in absolute terms, by The voltage rails in the power supplies. T... (erik_squires)
• the relationship of strong or stronger signal going from preamp into an amp, and w... (elliottbnewcombjr)

• lak3,600 posts06-19-2019 10:04pm+2 on the Schiit Loki. +3 on the Schiit Loki, jus... (georgehifi)
• @bestbakerYou might even consider purchasing 2 Loki’s. When I had a vinyl setup an... (ghasley)
• We should all honor "what the artist intended" without exception. Its a rule. My e... (ghasley)
• Yes I like tone controls must be my age 60+  so if I get the Schiit tone control a... (bestbaker)
• Ah yes it was only a matter of time before "tone shaming" emerges.That's almost as... (dpac996)
• Just ordered one, worth the cost to see for myself, and I cannot at all agree with... (rpeluso)
• Use Roon and its incredible DSP features. You are missing out if you continue to s... (dpac996)
• Buy a Soundcraftsman or SAE multi-band equalizer!  (roberjerman)
• BEFORE:I advise getting a sound meter and studying how to use it in various locati... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• +2 on the Schiit Loki. (lak)
• +1 on Schiit Loki. Can be used as described by yogi or kalali. (mesch)
• https://www.schiit.com/products/lokiPut it between the source component and the amp.  (kalali)
• Unfortunately you bought the wrong amplifier.  (testpilot)
• Does the Primaluna have tape output and input connections? If it does you can use ... (yogiboy)

• Marigo Audio in Washougal WA has them. You'll have to book an appointment, however (bstatmeister)
• Who has the Encores in their showroom, @bstatmeister? You mentioned they were a co... (kristofa)
• Good to know, thanks for the insight jcar! Looking forward to hearing these. I wil... (bstatmeister)
• @bstatmeister I have the Encores, but previously had the DIs. They are better in b... (jcarcopo)
• Eugene, but Portland not too far away (bstatmeister)
• Where in Oregon? (kristofa)

• Thanks for sharing the original post. A thoughtful, and well reasoned, observation. (viridian)
• Eric, very interesting.  I had similar situation switching from Rowland 102, an ea... (kijanki)

• Don, You answered my question when I read " I will say this, when he made some di... (klh007)
• Let me say this klh007; Mr. Mivera is the most passionate, focused and driven audi... (brewmasterdon)
• No sorry I have not heard any other class D amplifiers other than Nord Acoustics. ... (select-hifi)
• @select-hifi have you had the opportunity to try the NAD M22 v2?  I am curious as ... (ttbolad)
• brewmasterdon, Since you have experience with Mike's systems, can you tell us your... (klh007)
• With all due respect for Colin at Nord, it's not surprising that he'd not currentl... (bill_k)

• @nsp ,Great to hear! Look forward to your listening impressions. (slaw)
• slawThe work on my Townsend Rock7 TT is complete. The platter was leveled first by... (nsp)

• AudioTroy's principles:1. Never apologize.2. Always attack.3. Be as opinionated as... (twoleftears)
• Back to the topic, Stereophile rates the Bel Canto REF600M as Class A with $$$, me... (markalarsen)
• AudioTroy,  I promised I wouldn't post again but you finally have won me over! Yo... (tgun5)
• Psynder, really sorry to hear that you felt that way. In what way was it unprofess... (audiotroy)
• @tgun5 I agree with ron17 as well and am sorry this has been taken so far astray. ... (psnyder149)
• @tgun5 I really feel for you man. You asked for help and got an endless, condesce... (ron17)
• Good salesman do not attack potential customers. Good salesmen are not rude and sa... (markalarsen)
• Tigen, Sorry to disappoint, you but we are not trying to sell you anything!First y... (audiotroy)
• Again ....still spewing your crap about class D. Let me make it as clear as possib... (tgun5)
• Marklarsen and Tugen5 please have your class D, rules party. One thing was fascina... (audiotroy)
• Socially tone deaf? (markalarsen)

• check your in box. (polk432)
• 8th-Note, very interesting, but a true class A amp will run hottest at idle, not w... (viridian)
• @artemus_5, I would have my 100w version modified to run in Class A, but it is pow... (bdp24)
• The class of the amp is only one criteria on which to make a buying decision. I ha... (8th-note)
• Class A amps are like driving your car around with the gas pedal floored, and cont... (koestner)
• I recently built a Class A 35wpc power amp based on the First Watt design.  The Cl... (bigkidz)
• @bdp24 I learned long ago that the low powered amps sound better to me. I've had a... (artemus_5)
• There is one maker of a well-regarded tube power amp (I’ll allow he and it to rema... (bdp24)
• Once I listened to a Class A amp, many years ago, I never wanted to listen to anyt... (larrykell)
• Mickeyb, what is the brand of amp you are using, if you don't mind me asking? (liamowen)
• Nobody needs a pure class A amp with 100wpc unless you use it to weld as well. I’v... (mickeyb)
• It gets hot, eats electricity,less then 40% efficient pure class A rarely gets to ... (audioman58)

• Here is a link to some tape deck photos taken by Todd Kreiger over at Audio Asylum... (dill)

• But the active version requires a compressor, no? (geoffkait)
• Old pricing either the passive or active is $2500 this does not include the compre... (rsf507)
• What I see is,“The 2212 Vibraplane and compressor is $5495.” Maybe you’re referrin... (geoffkait)
• @geoffkait just a small correction the Vibraplane isolation stand is $2500 not $30... (rsf507)
• Did we forget anybody? OMG!! 😲 We forgot The Gate!! 😲 (geoffkait)
• It is nice to know that the high school hall monitors are still alive and well.  (oregonpapa)
• https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0egV-O0LGgwThis is definitely a bad and useless tweaker (b_limo)
• Typical tweakaphobe. Always complaining about something. 😬 (geoffkait)
• Round 2 of Are these tweaks overpriced? You decide.The Quantum Clip from PBW Elect... (geoffkait)
• So difficult to stick to the title of the thread isn’t it? The gravitational pull ... (cd318)
• Not the Furutech LP Demagnetizer. It's worth its weight in gold. And it's very heavy. (whostolethebatmobile)
• It would be a good idea to isolate all the printed circuit boards from the trans... (mitch2)
• I’m going to help you guys out a little bit. Here’s some food for thought regardin... (geoffkait)
• Getting back to the subject for just a second I actually don’t see why some cable ... (geoffkait)
• For a component the damping should be applied to the transformer, capacitors and i... (geoffkait)
• I slightly disagree regarding over-damping. A chassis can not be over-damped, it c... (whostolethebatmobile)

• jaferd I am most definitely with you. A good system should do everything right and... (mijostyn)
• @prof, your third paragraph perfectly expresses my own feelings on the subject. Th... (bdp24)
• jaferd that's what I think too:)I've striven to assemble a system that does both.N... (jtcf)
• jaferdIt seems intuitively obvious that an accurate system would reproduce the bea... (prof)
• Hi @mijostyn ,Yes he did. But he used "improved" crossover that made frequency res... (alexberger)
• Alex, I did not know he used those. They are a 15" (I think) coaxial driver with  ... (mijostyn)
• Going back to the op's question, why is it that there seems to be two camps of aud... (jaferd)
• @mijostyn, you sound like the guys on the Home Theater Subwoofer sites. They too c... (bdp24)
• No idea bdp24. But I think you missed the point. I was actually measuring what the... (mijostyn)
• A 3dB boost at 20Hz is NOT a shelving circuit. A shelving circuit is a progressive... (bdp24)
• I know  Doug Sax used Altec 604E for monitoring with crossovers designed by his b... (alexberger)
• Even methodical scientists have their pet theories which sometimes over run their ... (mijostyn)
• Correct. It all had to done at the same time. Tower of Power Direct is an amazing ... (mijostyn)
• @mijostyn, what were the dimensions of your OB/Dipole sub frames? Were they H-fram... (bdp24)
• Actually, though most of Doug Sax's work was as a mastering engineer, he DID do so... (bdp24)
• Oh as for plump subwoofers, I think most subwoofers sound "plump." This is probabl... (mijostyn)
• bdp24, Siegfried was quite the character and I quite agree with him on the subject... (mijostyn)

• It's been over a month since I got my 20.7 as a new unit. It had too much bass and... (johnwern)

• I promised more pictures, here we go:Specification for ALL Argent models. Don’t kn... (chakster)

• Dave Mason - “Alone Together” (my most favorite/worst sounding record)Blue Cheer -... (jamesclarke)
• Joe Jackson - Beat CrazyDeath Cab for Cutie - Plans (roxy54)
• So apparently The Tallest Man on Earth is 5'7"! Love it! (noromance)
• Marc JohnsonBass DesiresBill FrisellJohn Scofield Peter ErskineECM 1986 (jamesclarke)
• Blackjack - eponymous 1st (jamesclarke)
• Valerie June - “Pushin’ Against a Stone” (jamesclarke)
• The Tallest Man on Earth - “Sometimes the Blues is Just a Passing Bird” (jamesclarke)
• Van Morrison - Sense of WonderJerome Sabbagh/ Greg Touhey - No FilterConor Orberst... (noromance)
• Jenny - “The Voyager” (jamesclarke)
• Traffic - "John Barleycorn Must Die" (reubent)
• All the First Aid Kit albums. (noromance)

• I had Nottingham Analog Specedeck for 8 year and I have EMT 948 since 2011.The dif... (alexberger)
• Dear @alexberger : As the Sp10MK2 the EMT 950 was designed for studio/radio statio... (rauliruegas)
• Most any company , big or small producing turntables could produce a direct drive ... (has2be)

• tuberist, Is that it? Surely you have more. I mean the rule with ingredients is ev... (millercarbon)
• Von Schweikert loudspeakers, Lumin Streamer Dac, PrimaLuna integrated. I like a si... (tuberist)
• My speakers are about 20% of all money spent on/in/for current audio system.    My... (elizabeth)
• I don't proportion my system spending.  Maybe I did when I first started about 40 ... (millercarbon)
• I don’t proportion my system spending. Maybe I did when I first started about 40 y... (mapman)
• Speakers, DAC/streamer, amplifier, speaker cables, interconnects.The amp is very o... (ahofer)
• "Uh oh, can’t hardly believe this but just realized I forgot to include my five su... (aolmrd1241)
• What I paid -not price new.Turntable (4.2k)Phono preamp (2k)Power amps (2k)Speaker... (noromance)
• Hi,by retail,Power amp, TT motor unit, Speakers, Tonearm, Cartridge, Line preamp, ... (petg60)
• Amp, speakers, preamp, cables, turntable, power dist., CDP/DAC, room treatment, tw... (adg101)
• By retail price : amp,cdp,preamp,speakers,subwoofers,room treatments,cables,headph... (jtcf)
• By price paid: Speakers 38%. Used Amp 19% NewPre-amp 9% NewDAC 8% NewTT 7% Democon... (dseltz)
• Uh oh, can't hardly believe this but just realized I forgot to include my five sub... (millercarbon)
• Power amp / Wire (IC’s PC’s) / TT / Preamp / Conditioners / Speakers / DAC / Arm... (boxer12)
• Speakers 47%Amplifiers 22%DAC+Computer 17%DSP+Calibrated mic 11%Cables 3%Tweaks 0%... (phomchick)
• I will sit up all night figuring it out and ill get back to you ASAP!!!!! (ebm)
• In order of priceSpeakers, pre/pro, subwoofer, Turntable, integrated amp, cabling,... (gillatgh)
• almarg- Speakers, DEQX Preamp/Processor, Power Amplifier, Phono Stage, Headphones ... (millercarbon)
• Here’s my approach: Breakdown by %.Components - Speakers, Preamp, Amp, DAC, CD Tra... (steakster)
• Based on prices paid as adjusted for inflation:Speakers, DEQX Preamp/Processor, ... (almarg)

• Hi,@aberyclark, you can follow Kondo's approach and just tarnish with solder the e... (petg60)

• Thanks rshad0000 !  (lwin)
• I replaced my Classe SSP800 with a Lyngdorf MP50.   I love the Lyngdorf room corre... (rshad0000)
• Thanks Mike & Erik for your responses. Mike you provided exactly the informati... (lwin)

• Thanks for the suggestion. But I’m in it for the long haul. I can wait another 230... (geoffkait)
• GeoffYou may like Sundara.It is a really good deal at 350$ with magical sound alth... (shkong78)
• Thanks for the update! You only have 230 hours to go. 😬 (geoffkait)
• It is taking strange turn.Hifiman RE 800S is listenable with more bass and tamed b... (shkong78)

• I've had a lot of speakers on your list and still do,along with many higher end mo... (missioncoonery)

• Yes, those vintage drivers and their Japanese clones are pricey. I haven't had the... (exlibris)
• The vast majority of horn-based systems, particularly modern systems, are not my p... (larryi)
• Yes, it certainly isn't as efficient as the Charney or the AN-Es.  My 45 amp wasn'... (exlibris)

• Bob Seger- a few weeks ago. Musicianship was excellent. At 75 years of age, he h... (audiopoint)
• Pixies back in April of this year. Mostly a greatest hits performance, but that is... (robelvick)
• I got Johnny’s autograph at the airport for my date at the concert later that nigh... (geoffkait)
• roberjerman,You need to get out more! (roxy54)
• Johnny Winter at the Terrace Club in Stamford, CT (about a mile from my house) bac... (roberjerman)
• Thinking about it will respond ASAP!!! (ebm)
• Nora Jones last evening...superb!!! (aolmrd1241)

• Looking forward to that. (gryphongryph)
• I just ordered a Jay's Audio CDT2-MK2 after reading many glowing reviews on this s... (snackeyp)

• Hello Folks,I think I need to clarify something I saw on this forum. It could be m... (audiomirror)
• @toolbox149Vlad has a pair of 5977 tubes soldered together, and attached to a 9-pi... (1markr)
• I ordered it after conversing with Vlad. I wanted something on par with my analog ... (jmolsberg)
• Just checking into this unit and the tubes. When I looked at the 5977 mini-tubes I... (toolbox149)

• I think that this may indicate that it's getting harder to improve on the current ... (8th-note)
• I don't think they currently have anyone working for them who's creative enough to... (d2girls)
• I was contemplating the same issue. I even asked KEF USA about the next version of... (yyzsantabarbara)
• Think about Revel Salon 2.  Came out in 2008.  It's been 11 years since Revel has ... (fred60)

• I did not say ANY. I said most.Confirms that most systems do not require 20A14ga v... (ieales)
• this is another thread started by ieales from a previous thread where he is trying... (auxinput)
• Millercarbon,"looks like" = "best insulator" in your world, does it? I think we've... (kosst_amojan)
• It's about ac line wiring. Or did I miss the humor?Sorry if it was beyond comprehe... (ieales)
• The best insulator you could find for your cables was a garden hose? (millercarbon)

• Listening at louder volumes right now and here’s what I’m hearing WITHOUT NORDOST ... (whitecamaross)
• Hey WC, the PSU's contribution to three-dimensional stage, imaging, and resolution... (guidocorona)
• WC,The source and acoustics are the most critical components, possibly as importan... (viber6)
• Really happy for you that you will have this new room. Awesome. I imagine the base... (zprr)
• Rowland Corus with PSU initial impressions:Lots of detailBig soundstageGorgeous lo... (whitecamaross)

• I would certainly look at the Herron audio vtph-2a phono pre, which can be the cor... (jmolsberg)
• "The Brooklyn represents Mytek’s next step in the evolution of its “entry-level” y... (melvinjames)
• Jump on a preamp asap it will improve your sound big time. (ebm)
• Only if you want to add some tube warmth to the mix, otherwise, no need. (melvinjames)
• Another preamp / passive thread ? Read through some of the other threads here, as ... (mrdecibel)
• It depends. I listen only to CDs and prefer using a tube preamp versus no preamp. ... (tomcarr)
• And you certainly do not need to spend $4K for an excellent preamp! (roberjerman)
• Buy a preamp only for its phono stage and switching options if you want to listen ... (roberjerman)

• I easily hear a difference and it is rolled off highs, less attack and decay of no... (raymonda)
• thank you all for your time. Ill try plugging the speakers directly to my iDecco ... (jepoy)
• Jepoy, my speakers and sub are connected direct to the Peachtree Nova 125se. I run... (tuberist)

• I don’t use the lid while playing. Actually cannot with this particular clamp.I ha... (bkeske)
• All very interesting and one for the books. Have you tried removing the turntable ... (noromance)

• Atacgene,We don’t sell the Focals, the Kantas are good the Sopras are much better.... (audiotroy)
• HI Audiotroy,Does your shop sell both focal Kanta and paradigm persona 3F ? I am w... (atacgene)

• Helomech, i use to have a pair a few years ago, i sold them for an updated unit( t... (drumsgreg)
• If you haven't purchased the Maggies yet, consider the Vandersteen 1Cis instead - ... (helomech)

• I agree daveyf. Symphonic line makes fine amps, and even an older one would hold i... (roxy54)
• @larrykell I think there are a number of very competent ss amps from that period t... (daveyf)
• @daveyf Yes, it's true. I'm reaching back a bit into the 1970s but a Class A amp f... (larrykell)
• @larrykell I think a ss amp from the 70’s is a very different animal from one dati... (daveyf)

• If u really do like the cd3 player just fork over the money and send it to ARC if ... (tattooedtrackman)

• Those of you who are installing it on the 220 breaker, I am curious to know if you... (debjit_g)

• The more you describe what you want/dont want/aren't finding the more specific oth... (solypsa)

• As a past owner of the Aesthetix Callisto signature, I am well aware of the tubey ... (jafox)
• Thank you everyone for your advice. I appreciate it very much.I took the plunge on... (stgrim)

• Just bought an AudioEngine B1 (June 2019) and have been using it non-stop for two ... (gmz374)

• 90dB and 8ohm is a pretty easy load. Look at the Jadis i50 (mes)

• What???  No one has any opinions on the listed amps?? (wisciman99)

• If these are small, PCB style caps, Cornell Dubelier is a great replacement for ma... (erik_squires)
• What amp make and model? What component specifically? Do you have the schematic? D... (noromance)

• once in a while I use my old Orsonic clamp (tzh21y)

• Remove any incoming coaxial cables, like for Cable TV, Satellite, etc. first. (erik_squires)
• I believe so. At least you will have more information to work with and someone mor... (lak)
• @lak Hi,No, I haven't tried that. It makes me a little nervous to cut out the grou... (mozartbrain)
• Out of curosity have you tried a two prong adapter (temperaly) on each peice of eq... (lak)
• @erik_squires @lak I thought the hardwired filter may have been causing a problem.... (mozartbrain)

• Were you ever able to work out your issue ? (dolbytx)

• @radhe1486We need pics of your awesome collection.  (jeff1225)

• Let all cables burn-in, Pangea takes weeks. Never judge a cable until you have it ... (phillyb)

• King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King - Qobuz HiRez (big_greg)
• LP fans might find this interesting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linn_Records I... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• amp 'new to me', it's a used amp, MK1 to get the 16 ohm taps. Newer versions make ... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• I just bought a new integrated tube amp, Cayin A88T, so out come the set of music ... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• I'm listening to Northern Soul / various artists.From the uk.Could i just ask as m... (cobbone1)
• Pere Ubu / Pennsylvania  (boxer12)
• Orso / Long time by  (boxer12)
• Mecca Normal / The family swan  (boxer12)
• Yes Nutty you do!I do not own any of her music so only stream it so posted over on... (uberwaltz)
• Do we have any Joann Shaw Taylor fans? The blues oozes out of her. Toured with Bon... (nutty)
• BBM, Around The Next Dream, Remastered with bonus tracksJack Bruce, Ginger Baker, ... (nutty)
• The Whistles & The Bells / Modern Plagues  (boxer12)
• "Bombs Away Dream Babies"- John Stewartozzy (ozzy)
• Thanks nuttyDecibully / City of festivals  (boxer12)

• @noble100 I like the concept of the DEBRA, but unfortunately have pretty much ever... (shoresaudio)

• .....just not the way it is being used here.......Can I sit down now? (viridian)
• Phase distortion is very well defined and a concrete term in sound reproduction: ... (erik_squires)
• Phase distortion is very well defined and a concrete term in sound reproduction:ht... (viridian)

• This is what I have presently in use: Pioneer PLX1000 with a Denon103R mc cartridg... (roberjerman)
• Hi,you will need a decent phono stage to start with, so that leaves you with 1500$... (petg60)
• Forget the price point at this time and research some tables that fit your desires... (gillatgh)
• The Technics SL-1200GR with a Grado Gold cartridge would be a nice setup for about... (yogiboy)

• The sound you are looking for can be had with a Luxman 590 AX II driving Wilson Sa... (mtdining)
• tube pre and amp with Magneplanar (rinaldoberra)
• Im starting to get a new speakers first and i have been listening to a few in my a... (n_brio)
• Agree with room treatment advice. But how about you measure your current equipment... (bsinger)

• Rogue Audio should be on short list. (gillatgh)
• Another recommendation for the Kinki Studio EX-M1.  I cycle gear thru my system a ... (uncola)

• I think I've decided to try the pair of Parasound A 23s with KEF LS50s in 4.1 with... (dbphd)
• dbphd:"The only thing that gives me pause about a receiver is that I do enjoy oper... (noble100)
• Hello dbphd,     If you're going to use an Oppo 205 or 105D as a source, your prob... (noble100)
• Probably the closest receiver to your Bryston/Parasound sonic signature is the NAD... (auxinput)

• "Girlfriends and wives, how do YOU cope?"Audiophile rule number one: If your girlf... (oregonpapa)

• Having direct experience with pretty much the entire history of Emotiva amps, I wo... (auxinput)
• Thank you for the feedback. Looks like I need to find a nice pair of tubes to unlo... (htatrakal)

• Elizabeth:"Who needs loud when you can't manage soft?"     Well put, Elizabeth.  I... (noble100)

• Thx, hifihandymsn. Good to know. Ya, Bluesound is the name I keep coming back to a... (kren0006)
• Bluesound Power Node is exactly the product I thought of first.  I use a Vault in ... (hifihandyman)
• If I had to choose between Denon and Integra, I'd choose Denon.  Tidal Masters are... (prpixel)
• Interesting: just today Denon announced a $500 2 Ch receiver with hi res straming ... (kren0006)
• Ah, I guess I really mean MQA plus Tidal Masters higher res stuff better than the ... (kren0006)

• The Proac DT8 are excellent also the Proac D20 .This are wonderful small standfloo... (itzhak1969)

• Stupid would do . (schubert)

• @brayeagle Last time I heard Bryston was a demo Gary Dayton was giving with Vander... (yyzsantabarbara)
• tom,28Bs are one heck of a pair of monoblocs!  1000 watts into 8 ohms, and 1800 wa... (brayeagle)

• Al Jarreau    TendernessIt's one of my favorites and beautiful reference disc. (douglas_schroeder)

• Mine is named Aric because every few days I'm always changing something on the Ari... (jtcf)
• The Best.I regularly tell my wife, "This is The Best audio system I have built."Sh... (douglas_schroeder)

• Yes they do. In fact I have the Silnote Anniversary speaker cables which Doug Schr... (tuffy72561)

• ieLogical is my domain.I used an espresso machine precisely because it is a resist... (ieales)

• I made a comparison between the Emotiva XDA-1 and the Roland Mobile UA and I am ve... (joser9616)
• @auxin @timlub, thank you guys for the info. I'm just learning here...  (joser9616)

• Excellent post. Sigfried Linkwitz contributed more to audio as a hobbyist than any... (phomchick)

• @sleepwalker65 It's being moved away from the system. It won't be an issue. If it ... (denjer1)
• Question: what type of cell phone radio was it? Do you know if it can be replaced ... (sleepwalker65)

• @gochurchgo Yes, I plugged the ARC directly into the wall. No difference. I can tr... (cflayton)

• I agree, it takes many hours to dial them in. At first it was a bit frustrating, b... (boxer12)
• Thanks Boxer...I think that relatively to the particular room, and relatively to o... (mahgister)
• I have 10 total. 4 are the 500 ml flasks / 2 are 250ml / 1 is a 125ml pyrex boilin... (boxer12)
• boxer12Boxer how many flasks do you use? I beat you for the price, I use 20 contai... (mahgister)
• Thanks very much Boxer12, clearly interesting suggestions...My best to you... (mahgister)
• The glass 500ml volumetric flasks work great. They are a bit more sensitive than t... (boxer12)

• Seldom ever see any one mention british cable makes here, kind of odd...I use and ... (audioguy85)

• Got my Threshold S/550E for 2k. It's nice as long as you don't mind moving 100lbs ... (belvedere2)
• DNA-500 especially if you are driving low impedance speakers. I have one driving m... (dsper)

• I am glad George is part of our group. (liamowen)

• Warning: Another Peachtree endorsement.I picked up a Nova500 in December.  Plugged... (wanderingmoo)

• Deepfield,Thanks for your reply.  You have a very nice collection of amplifiers.Ch... (charles1dad)

• Looks like they use lite.com LS70/LS7A circuit boards from China DIY supplies and ... (noromance)

• There are a lot of factors , for example my Belcanto dac has2 Femto clocks -that i... (audioman58)

• I’ve only use the Jelco JAC501 for my tonearms. It’s inexpensive and it sounds ver... (noromance)