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• You can't go wrong with either the Luxman or the Mark Levinson. I've own-ed Luxman... (panzrwagn)

• You could probably wire 3 speakers in series on each output. Parallel would defini... (mofojo)
• Why do you say that? Is there a better way of wiring it?? (shagyluke)
• Good by amplifier... (b_limo)
• Parallel, Coming out of the Head unit Rt channel (+) to speaker one+ then to speak... (shagyluke)
• You wiring series or parallel? All straight from the amp or into one speaker then ... (mofojo)
• Thanks I appreciate it (shagyluke)

• Hi there!I believe I have the same issue with an ECI-3 I recently got second hand.... (nikosd)

• Dear @mijostyn : I think that the more expensive high output ( MM/MI ) cartridges ... (rauliruegas)
• Dear @edgewear : Yes you are rigth because Lyra asked for the Parnassus sample to ... (rauliruegas)
• I wonder why nobody plays around with the wiring of MM or MI cartridges. Higher ... (chakster)
• @rauliruegas  vdHul used platinum wire for the coils in a short lived series of th... (edgewear)
• Dear @edgewear :  You are rigth the Colibri samples sound a little different in be... (rauliruegas)
• One thing for sure is there is a lot of bent area for a given mc coil winding...so... (solypsa)
• I wonder why nobody plays around with the wiring of MM or MI cartridges. Higher vo... (mijostyn)

• As an addendum to both my previous and original post, the longer I consider the qu... (ps)

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• stringgreen, that is a terrible system for this type of evaluation. @audio2design,... (mijostyn)
• @stringreen , what did you use for the A/D? (audio2design)
• I digitized some LP's through Garageband so that I could hear them on my Sony Walk... (stringreen)
• Can a turntable, even a very good one, be digitized/played back and be indistingu... (mahgister)
• Yes,ADC:  Forssell MADA2,  Acousence ARFI-ADC2, Korg MR2000SDAC:  Chord Qutest, Be... (audio2design)
• It is also a question of how good your hearing is. (inna)

• emergingsoul It’s not a hobby. It’s a means to obtain exceptional satisfying SQ.I... (cleeds)
• Hi! I have been able to identify certain speakers that I would not buy due to Yo... (kristhompson)
• It’s not a hobby.  It’s a means to obtain exceptional satisfying SQ.hobby is not b... (emergingsoul)
• Dude, switch hobbies then (b_limo)
• Good luck finding a dealer with a nice high speaker selection, and ready to test. ... (emergingsoul)
• The bottom line is there are not enough Brick and mortar stores locally so many of... (willgolf)
• @emergingsoul... you still sleeping on that schiit freya plus on us audiomart??  I... (b_limo)

• I don’t like JR. Typical high end snob selling mid-fi crap IMO.  Like I said years... (ovature)

• That's pretty funny I just fired Tidal a few weeks ago to go exclusively with Qobu... (jond)
• Thanks for the heads-up! (paradisecom)
• I've had both Tidal and QOBUZ for a year, but was thinking of dropping Tidal to sa... (cymbop)
• Jumped on this offer when I saw it mentioned here this morning in this thread.  Wo... (lg1)
• Am I missing something, or is this a Best Buy? That's the way I read it.  That'... (mofimadness)
• The BestBuy promo sale (today) is:12 months @ $49.99 for Tidal HiFi (highest tier)... (reubent)
• Best Buy promo of $49.99 ($70 off) on a lower tier (Premium) of Tidal - Premium - ... (lalitk)
• Thanks, apparently what I was looking at is quality levels/tiers and not subscript... (kykat)
• Correct. The "HiFi" tier support both hi-fi file resolution, as well as Master fil... (reubent)
• Here, straight from Tidal, the info:https://support.tidal.com/hc/en-us/articles/11... (mofimadness)
• If you go to Tidal.com and scroll down a little it lists Master, HiFi and Standard... (kykat)
• They appear to be hurting for business. Over the holidays they ran $5 promo for fi... (lalitk)
• Tidal's standard tier is called "Premium". The tier that supports hi-res MQA is ca... (reubent)
• This appears to be their ‘HiFi’ tier and not their highest, ‘Master’ tier. (kykat)
• Interesting. The offer also says it auto-renews at $119.99/year. That's 1/2 off th... (reubent)

• Epidemiological situation does not look good and will remain so for now. People ar... (inna)
• Today's Listen:Roy Hargrove  --  WITH THE TENORS OF OUR TIMEThe tenors of our time... (rok2id)
• Orpheus, my father is about your age (b.41.) Before the start of all this, he used... (alexatpos)
• Wake up Aficionados, it's a new day! I am so tired, it's like being in a mental l... (orpheus10)
• I never heard of Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones. His music takes me back to better times,... (orpheus10)
• Yeah, OK, before chasing Billie tonight I did run into this pretty funky jazz albu... (keegiam)
• It's been a Lady Day evening.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD44rPsZp0whttps://ww... (keegiam)
• Dang O10, you been holding out on us on Monk's "Les Liaisons Dangereuses?"  Some v... (keegiam)

• OK thanks Ralph. The Benchmark website writes about this extensively, so I guess t... (koestner)
• It was partially your high opinion of the HPA4 that lead me to try purchase one. ... (atmasphere)
• Yyz, thanks for the link. I’m thinking my dac and amp are just the 4volt “balanced... (koestner)
• @koestner You likely have seen this but I will post here anyways. It explains how ... (yyzsantabarbara)

• explorateur typically digital volume controls shave off bits to reduce volume so y... (jond)
• This is an old post but I wanted to document my solution for the issue I described... (explorateur)

• Thanks for your input. @imhififan you are right! @adg101 I tend to agree. Actually... (safilipp1)

• It’s called the Super Stand. We picked that name because there just isn’t enough h... (millercarbon)
• @dadork, thank you very much. We’ll certainly try not to overprice them, but they ... (audiokinesis)
• @audiokinesis Those look pretty spectacular! Are you going to be able to produce e... (dadork)

• After some further reaching out with Music Technology in Virginia.  They were very... (salc)

• Check out Chlara ,"You really shouldn't have".  Definitely Pop, well recorded.  St... (ptrck887)
• @woofman74,"Also, any song from 1967."Could not agree more.Any UK or US chart in a... (cd318)
• Baby It's You - SmithVenus - Shocking BlueOut of Time - Rolling StonesMellow Yello... (mitchagain)
• And now, one of the most perfect of all...... The Association - "Never My Love"ht... (reubent)
• Stereophonics - Innocent Brilliant Pop song I couldn't get outa my head after t... (tunehead)
• best of my love - the emotionsthank you - didoshape of you - ed sheeransittin on t... (jjss49)
• IMO a perfect pop song has to be seamless. The genre is irrelevant whether its roc... (dayglow)
• Maybe with In the Summertime and Mungo Jerry? (glupson)
• Rhinestone CowboySweet CarolineDoes it get any poppier? (audio2design)
• "...laughing his off on the way to the bank thinking about just what you can sell ... (glupson)
• With out a doubt, it’s gotta be Red Rubber Ball by the Cyrkle.  (baconboy)
• My Monday offering: R Dean Taylor - "Indiana Wants Me"https://www.youtube.com/wat... (reubent)
• fmpnd,I sheepishly admit that I had never heard Disco Duck before. Music may not b... (glupson)
• Regarding Stayin' Alive, from the American Heart Association website... Elowson r... (glupson)
• glupson6,836 posts01-17-2021 5:41pmPop Corn by Hot Butter! Pop it. Hot Butter - ... (audio2design)
• +1 on glupson’s admission and comment about the irony of the lyrics and the falset... (fmpnd)
• "...Staying Alive which was disco .. and pop, and you know everyone likes it even ... (glupson)
• emrofsemanon38 posts01-12-2021 10:58pm"don't touch me there" by The Tubes, perfec... (audio2design)
• Viva La Vida - Coldplay.  (mapman)
• My SharonaSugar SugarSaturday NightCruel to be KindRoadrunnerBrown Eyed Girl (hanfrac)

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1em2renxdsAlthough he's incorrect with the clutch... (high-amp)
• Yes, but we did not do an active vs passive comparison.  I did that only at AXPONA... (lonemountain)

• It happened once. The immaculate connection. (millercarbon)
•      If the speakers aren't ported, it's not so bad. At least you won't get any un... (noble100)
• Yes of course. Everyone knows that stuff. Which is okay I guess when they’re porte... (millercarbon)
• Hello millercarbon:" Are speakers so haughty they get all moody and pouty if you ... (noble100)
• I agree with MC to a point.I think the exception would be amp suggestions for hard... (rushfan71)
• Can you get her up to 33 1/3 ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDgGmiHxlTA  (millercarbon)
• My equipment just wants to be played!I tell my wife that all the time....You know,... (wolfie62)
• One possible reason for catering to speakers is they are a pain to ship.  (wturkey)
• Millercarbon, perhaps its only because many audiophiles with way less experience t... (kevn)
• Unfortunately, in most cases they do not provide enough information.  Further, you... (willgolf)
• Popcorn anyone? I truly believe most people have zero idea what they want to hear.... (geof3)
• fuzztone, sometimes of course that too, but we got to be more creative. (inna)
• i think miller has finally lost it completely 😆 (jjss49)
• Folks are merely asking what experience others may have with equipment matching. W... (jpwarren58)
• If speakers are women then give them want they REALLY want:Shut up and listen. (fuzztone)
• All speakers are different. They don’t want anything, instead they need. So they a... (audioguy85)
• Exactly! But they hardly ever do!   So what are we gonna do, mind meld? https://ww... (millercarbon)
• What I mean is, people are always asking, "I have Wilson Sabrina, what cables shou... (tomcy6)
• What I mean is, people are always asking, "I have Wilson Sabrina, what cables shou... (millercarbon)
• It could be earphones but with speakers you can play with more stuff in the chain. G (petg60)
• When I switched to Lowther Fidelios (well, actually when I paired them with 300B S... (inefficient)
• Harbeths want Stradivarius' varnish and Tektons want flush-mounted bass drivers. (noromance)

• Jump on it.https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649697673-dehavilland-mercury-preamp/ (tvad)
• I got the same result with a SLI-80 signature integrated. Very smooth and non fati... (ozzy62)
• Thanks for the replies.  I will check out the deHavilland.@ozzy62 abour Cary SLP98... (gte357s)
• Out of the ones you mentioned I only have experience with the Cary and the Sachs.O... (ozzy62)
• deHavilland Mercury 3 or UltaVerve 3. Absolutely fantastic; Still wish I had the U... (samac)
• Check out Aric Audio.  (mesch)
• there’s a modwright ls-100 on audiocircle for $2200 F/S Modwright LS 100 Line Pre... (mboldda1)
• Given you may be looking to not add any more tube warmth to your current system I’... (soix)
• BTW, I am looking for $2000-$3000 for a used equipment. (gte357s)
• @ebm Used VAC or ARC.i would agree with this, and add c-jbut for all three makers,... (jjss49)
• I can also share some of my experience with 6SN7, because my custom 300B use 4 x 6... (gte357s)
• @adg101 I am glad you ask.  Yes, I did.  My power amp also have volume control.  B... (gte357s)
• gte357sLooks like your DAC has preamp out... if so have you tried going direct byp... (adg101)
• @nwres thanks for the tip, I might give those a try.  I’ve tried to avoid going do... (zm)
• zm, try the Shuguang Treasure WE6SN7. I had the BT's, sold them. You might be surp... (nwres)
• I should clarify that I don’t think the Sachs is a particularly noisy unit; just t... (zm)
• I have the Don Sachs 2. It responds well to tube rolling and with the tubes I use ... (nwres)
• @zm thank you very much, this is the type of comment I am looking for.  Based on t... (gte357s)
• I have both the Don Sachs and the MZ2; both of them are outstanding bargains, but ... (zm)

• Sad to hear of his passing. I found his writings very enjoyable and helpful. He sh... (asctim)
• I never met Dr. Edgar, but I did exchange e-mails with him.  I found him to be ver... (kingharold)
• That is very sad news.  I met him at a CEDIA show.  We were both listening to a sp... (larryi)
• Sorry to learn of this. Godspeed, Mr. Edgar.  (phusis)
• So sad to hear of Bruce’s passing. He had a good spirit. He will be missed.  (peter_s)
• R.I.P. Bruce (jafant)

• Thanks all - looks like LP Gear does have a replacement at a decent price so that ... (hauie88)
• You will not find genuine Pickering replacement for your XSV/5000 cartridge, this ... (chakster)
• the skewed cantilever will not significantly increase record wear but the azimuth ... (mijostyn)
• @hauie88--Nope. Back in the day, I often only listened to a selected track or two ... (whart)
• @whart got it thanks for that. So do you always play your records from the first t... (hauie88)
• Keep in mind that those needle drops may leave a click in the record (even when th... (whart)
• @thom_at_galibier_design thanks so much for the detailed response that really help... (hauie88)
• 1+ Thom, Hauie, you are wasting your money sending it for inspection and I doubt P... (mijostyn)
• As mentioned above, I’m not sure why you’re putting yourself through all of this. ... (thom_at_galibier_design)
• i'll pile onbye bye cartnext (jjss49)
• Putting all the issues regarding vinyl playback and the role of the cartridge and ... (mgolpoor)
• Regardless as to why, that cantilever is tweaked. Off center and slightly rotated.... (geof3)
• Throw the damned thing out..... (stringreen)
• If any cantilever of mine looked like that I would send it to Peter Lederman for a... (baylinor)
• Sorry my eyes may be funny but in second shot tracking angle would not be ok, seem... (petg60)
• They aren't the same as the original. Peter did re-do my Airtight Supreme without ... (whart)
• @whart Cool, thanks for that.For everyone here, what audible issues should I hear ... (hauie88)
• @hauie88- our member @chakster seems to be a guru for these old gems so he may kno... (whart)
• @whart I actually did put in a question to soundsmith with the same pics so hopefu... (hauie88)
• Millercabon you are doing a great job of demonstrating your own ignorance. You are... (mijostyn)

• George,Thanks for the suggestion.  Unfortunately the NAD M51 left last year.  Othe... (mike_ostradick)
• mike_ostradick OP Mike you already have too much gain, you don’t need an active pr... (georgehifi)
• The gain on the LS17/SE rises very fast. There is a modification that ARC can do t... (geof3)
• John,I shared the same concern as you experienced regarding the sonic signature th... (mike_ostradick)

• Hello,great choices above. The Maggie’s need power. The Ayre Ax7 is light on power... (hshifi)
• For sure check out the excellent  Coda integrated amp.these guys have been around ... (audioman58)
• AYRE- AX-5 integrated amp.Happy Listening! (jafant)
• Won’t find a Gryphon for that kind of money, unless you get really lucky and it wi... (geof3)
• @facten I have the 518 , too. Same thing as the 845? Interesting.  (simao)
• The Gryphon Diablo looks interesting. Hegel H 390 could be more readily available ... (jjss49)
• @georgehifi two of those listing were the same guy in Texas.@glupson Canadian powe... (skypunk)
• The Gryphon Diablo looks interesting. I also think they have an ESS Sabre32 dac... (georgehifi)
• If there is such a price difference between Canada and U.S.A., is there a way you ... (glupson)
• The Gryphon Diablo looks interesting. Hegel H 390 could be more readily available ... (iconicaudio)

• @roxy54 ,You can’t really expect Beefheart to make much by way of literal sense.I ... (cd318)
• In case of Sonic Attack on your districtFollow these rulesIf you are making love,... (middlemass)
• That makes no sense at all. (roxy54)
• Master, masterThis is recorded through a fly's earAnd you have to have a fly's ey... (middlemass)
• Too many people post lyrics without posting the name of the song or the artist! (roxy54)
• Who are you to look downAt what I believe?I'm on to your thinkingAnd how you decei... (arcticdeth)
• @cd318  - I love "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" by Gil Scott Heron. Have y... (reubent)
• @dadork  - RUSH will always be my favorite....... (reubent)
• Thank you @reubent ! Anthem is my anthem! Long Live RUSH! (dadork)
• My favorite lyrics are:Cause the second you wakeToo much pressure to takeEvery par... (kathrynbernado)

• Tablejockey:Here's the short film -w- soundtrack...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v... (dekay)

• Yep, definitely not grinding an axe here either, this is the truth. Ask around and... (jc51373)

• Came to me who he was when I saw his "Madrigals For A Tudor King"on Amazon as I ha... (schubert)
• @schubert       Len, if of any interest to you there is a glorious madrigal record... (jim204)

• I ended up with the XP-32 and have not looked back.  Demoed it against the VAC and... (jhoughton)
• I can't speak to the VAC stuff.  I've demo'd the current pass line-up.  (xp12, 22,... (roysq)

• I'm guessing budget plays a role?I run a pair of Classic Audio Loudspeakers model ... (atmasphere)
• dsper, the Fyne F502SP is an excellent speaker for tube amps. It optimizes the Bri... (mijostyn)
• Volti Audio--Razz and Rival--could be worth a look.  (jayrossi13)
• +1 for Pi Speakers.Anyone considering Tannoy should look into Fyne Audio, founded ... (vinylvalet)
• Tannoy Prestige Gold Reference (nordicnorm)
• @jjss49 I sold my spatial audio X3s, which were mighty fine speakers, for a pair o... (ozzy62)
• sold my Cornwall 2’s and have 4Pi speakers by Wayne Parham   https://www.pispeaker... (fstein)
• spatial m3 sapphiresmuch more precise and revealing than cornwalls but has the sla... (jjss49)
• You might like the Wolf von Langa SON loudspeaker.Industry disclosure: I'm a WvL d... (gestalt)
• sound best when the axis crosses several feet behind my head Maybe I should giv... (dsper)
• Here you go. Tekton Perfect SET15. (noromance)
• The CW IV is very sensitive to setup and placement, very chameleon like. In my roo... (ozzy62)
• dsper, how powerful is tube amp you are thinking about? (mijostyn)

• One of the greatest American Writers . Should be required to graduate from College. (schubert)
• Judging from that list, I would say that "jazz aficionados" already have Baldwin's... (orpheus10)
• In ‘Another Country’ Baldwin often refers to the playing of Bessie Smith records. ... (goofyfoot)

• This statement is wildly incorrect! So this isn’t just about power!! It’s more ab... (georgehifi)
• The amount of power the filter has to contend with in Class-D amps compared to a ... (atmasphere)
• Sorry, again, your show how ridiculous your statements are. (georgehifi)
• @georgehifi - I usually try hard not to get personal on these forums, but you’re c... (jaytor)
• How is that any different from digital audio, The amount of power the filter ha... (audio2design)
• How is that any different from digital audio, The amount of power the filter has... (georgehifi)
• George, -200Stop posting tired graphs, of an older technology that no longer repre... (audio2design)
• @georgehifi - How is that any different from digital audio, where DACs get by (ver... (jaytor)
• No because it's only to get the low order output filtering on the speaker output ... (atmasphere)

• Ok, sorry to butt in, since this post is written primarily to address the comments... (krelldreams)
• There is a Carver VTA305 for $4900 and and Carver 350 in crimson no less (I own on... (drkingfish)
• Ordinarily I would say you don't need an amp you need speakers. But unlike some I ... (millercarbon)
• @ckenr, with your noted "cramped quarters" and space constraints limited to depth ... (decooney)
• Those speakers need some oomph!   Consider a minimum of 300 W rms. Carver 350 crim... (arcticdeth)
• https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/bob-carver-0 (tweak1)
• You could try the Decware/Zen Mystery Amp DECWARE / ZEN MYSTERY AMP model ZMA Y... (alucard19)
• I've been enjoying a Bob Carver Crimson 275 for a couple of months now and I highl... (hobo1452)
• My sincere thanks to everyone who has taken your time to respond. Amazing kindness... (ckenr)
• Without a doubt Ayon Scorpio  the only microprocessor controlled tube integrated b... (audioman58)
• Lafayette KT-550 send it to me and I will convert to EL34 tube. Nothing that I hav... (bigkidz)
• @yogiboy My bad guess I am the dim bulb.@jetter  That's okay unlike many I can fin... (skypunk)
• @skypunkHey Einstein, go back and reread the post. His budget is $4000! And speaki... (yogiboy)
• Actually skypunk, not sure why you are so gung ho on giving free advertising for a... (jetter)
• @yogiboy The OP is not looking for an integrated amp. No Raven todayreally? https:... (skypunk)

• Respectfully,At what level of improvement does the term Tweak lift itself to the ... (mahgister)
• Respectfully,At what level of improvement does the term Tweak lift itself to the l... (theaudiotweak)
• A tweak is never a solution by itself...It is only a step toward some improvement.... (mahgister)
• Radical as in a cup full or even a barrel full. A tweak is to me like a pinch or t... (theaudiotweak)
• Cleeds, obviously, any sense can be deceived. I think most people got the gist of ... (mijostyn)
• theaudiotweak, by radical do you mean ineffective? Resonance control systems can b... (mijostyn)
• Some tweaks are not so fine. When does a tweak become radical ?  What's the thresh... (theaudiotweak)
• "Seeing is believing." Right. Moron. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBap_Lp-0ocWh... (millercarbon)
• Just a word about a simple explanation about "tweaks" that seems to perturb some b... (mahgister)
• mijostyn ... all of our hearing is excellent at playing tricks on us. Seeing is ... (cleeds)
• What is the dynamic that make us so gullible when it comes to audio quality. THe ... (mahgister)
• I have had more negative experiences than I care to admit but usually not from "tw... (mijostyn)
• mijostyn,"@glupson, are you ever wrong?"I was. Third grade elementary school math ... (glupson)
• mitchhave you actually tried MD products, or, are your simply pontificating? (tweak1)
• @glupson, are you ever wrong? I need to stay up later at night, missed a lot of fu... (mijostyn)
• "What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen."Proponents are right, mijostyn... (glupson)
• Do you guys ever take a break and just listen to music? (reubent)
• So, @tweak1 brought up the fabled Clever Little Clock earlier in this thread. The ... (mitch2)
• Why would anyone care about such a test?  If the test is positive, and there is n... (audio2design)
• @Audio2design. " Can you imagine having a product that makes a demonstrable and ob... (berner99)
• "Skeptic in North America, sceptic in the rest of the world and off planet."I stan... (glupson)
• Am I allowed to put 1V across 1 ohm and say confidently I will get 1A of current ... (mahgister)
• Skeptic in North America, sceptic in the rest of the world and off planet.Am I all... (audio2design)
• I lived to see the day this is written on Audiogon forum. I say that because i am... (mahgister)
• tweak11,910 posts01-09-2021 9:00amThe problem here is the title with the word SEE... (audio2design)
• bdp247,150 posts01-08-2021 6:43pmThe Peter Belt (PWB Electronics) "products" are l... (audio2design)
• mijostyn,Be careful. cleeds and mahgister may be right after all.For whatever reas... (glupson)
• This is a phenomenal thread. Let it stay for posterity and education of future gen... (glupson)
• To you and others, what may appear perfectly possible, is totally absurd to the r... (mahgister)

• @dsper Ask him if he can wire the woofers in series rather than parallel. It will ... (atmasphere)

• Update-So I went with the Vienna Acoustic Haydn Grand and so far (day 2 in system)... (jl1ny)

• johnss, you are right, you are right. I hear the same from people playing tapes on... (inna)
• @inna, you have to be careful. the master tapes can be very addictive. Makes it re... (johnss)

• Sutherland phono stages usually have high output impedance that makes them sometim... (inna)
• Your cartridge is an High Output cart so you will not need a step up transformer a... (skypunk)
• My choice in your price range is the Decware ZP3 https://www.decware.com/newsite/Z... (millercarbon)

• chinook9 OP Red plating is not good even slight, because both are doing the same i... (georgehifi)
• Would you consider the red plating shown in my photo a "bit"?@chinook9  Technicall... (atmasphere)
• @atmasphere some really good info in your post.Thank you. (skypunk)
• Thank you all for your input. I have sent a message to the company rep.  He was th... (chinook9)
• Interesting, the manufacture designs an auto bias amp around the kt88 tube and the... (atmasphere)
• Interesting, the manufacture designs an auto bias amp around the kt88 tube and the... (testpilot)
• Sorry didn’t see you have cathode biasing, (auto bias). You could get them convert... (georgehifi)
• +1 George. But how do you  manually bias? (lowrider57)
• I just noticed that they red plate a bit. Drop the bias 10%Cheers George (georgehifi)
• You should ask the manufacturer of the amp. Send the pic of the tubes. (lowrider57)

•      You guys can still talk while doing that stuff?Impressive,   Tim (noble100)
• @noble100  -  blume or bluyou in the man cave? C'mon, you can tell us.It's a ma... (reubent)
•      blume or bluyou in the man cave?  C'mon, you can tell us.Tim (noble100)
• Yes, the Bluesound Node 2i has bluetooth. But it's also 5X times more expensive th... (reubent)
• @noble100  - They don't care what you do with it after your purchase...... (reubent)
• ruebent:" I use an Auris bluMe HD bluetooth receiver in my man cave system."ruebe... (noble100)
• Just an fyi that Bluesound kit does support input via Bluetooth, and Node 2i suppo... (jazzman7)
• OK, so you stream a bit of everything, including iTunes. Well, I don't believe Blu... (reubent)
• I’m streaming itunes, tidal, pandora, tunes radio. (cdc2)
• What are you streaming? iTunes/Apple Music? Spotify? Tidal? Local files? (reubent)
• +1 for the Bluesound Node.Have had Bluesound kit as part of my desktop setup for a... (jazzman7)

• I have the MC352 currently driving a pair of KEF R5 and I can give you my assessme... (viethluu)
• Had a 352 sold it in a month and put the Pathos Classic One MkIII back in. Both ar... (skypunk)
• The MA352 also struck my interest as I am looking to get into the Mac bandwagon. I... (digital10000)

• I haven’t noticed any differences myself but others intriguely do, should I say th... (atmfrank01)
• Have you tried HQPlayer?Good question. I have used HQplayer for a brief trial peri... (atmfrank01)
• In a home environment, with cheap cables, data losses and retransmits are near zer... (luisma31)
• It’s really hard to say "how much" of a difference something makes, because of su... (luisma31)
• just in front of my Antipodes server to eliminate EMI/RFI that may potentially be... (luisma31)
• Let me start saying I haven't read this entire thread but I have read others and I... (luisma31)
• @djones,Empirical evidence can also be anecdotal evidence and persons postulating ... (niodari)
• Copied this from a website, but ...Breaking Down the EvidenceThe main concern wit... (audio2design)
• Empirical evidence can also be anecdotal evidence and persons postulating on how m... (djones51)
• @audio2design  What part of "empirical" evidence, from a scientific standpoint, r... (mitch2)
• What part of "empirical" evidence, from a scientific standpoint, requires controll... (audio2design)
• niodari... empirical study cannot exist without a theory ...Actually, by definiti... (cleeds)

• @smodtactical Yes, I did try an AR Ref 6.  It's really good.  While I like a bit o... (roysq)
• @roysq  22 beating the 30 is quite impressive wow. Did you directly compare 30 to ... (smodtactical)
• I would agree with what has been posted thus far.  The Pass pre-amp's are quite ni... (roysq)

• Art Garfunkel Breakaway (spiritofradio)
• Billy Joel - The Stranger (big_greg)
• @reubent  Can't go wrong with either of those choices! (big_greg)
• @big_greg  - I just had "Live at Budokan" in my hand, but chose "Brain Salad Surge... (reubent)
• Cheap Trick - Heaven Tonight  (big_greg)
• Emerson, Lake and Palmer - "Brain Salad Surgery" (reubent)
• Beta Band / 3 EP's (boxer12)
• Modest Mouse / Parlour tricks  (boxer12)
• Linda Ronstadt - Simple Dreams, Japan pressing  (big_greg)
• Shovels and Rope - "Little Seeds" (reubent)
• Silver Mt Zion / 13 blues for 13 moons  (boxer12)
• Wooden Wand / Death seat (boxer12)
• It's Smetana night.  Ma Vlast to start.  SLSO / Susskind on Vox. (bpoletti)
• J. Giles Band, Full House Rascals Greatest Hits (1968)Interpol Turn on the Bright ... (skypunk)
• Angels of Light / Sing "Other People" (boxer12)
• Swans / The seer  (boxer12)
• John Mayall ‎– Moving On (Polydor 1972) (noromance)

• I have lived with the Pioneers for 5-6 days and could not be more pleased. They ... (mofojo)

• I would recommend an Odyssey Cyclops. There is only 1 input and no remote. Klaus w... (mofojo)
• The Klipsch forum members suggest a powerful amp for the RF7s. I think that is goo... (russ69)
• I was able to drive RF7IIIs to very high volume levels in a fairly large room with... (vinylvalet)
• If you are looking at a pure analog integrated amp, may I suggest the Yamaha A-S11... (willland)

• Did you ever report back on how the AZ compare?  (baaach)

• If you get separates, which often work better with Magnaplanars, then what you nee... (atmasphere)
• The Hint 6 is class A-A/B. Bang for the buck, at this price point, hard to go wron... (geof3)

• https://www.hifi-forsale.co.uk/mobile/moreinfo.php?pid=55627https://m.ebay.com/itm... (b_limo)
• Hi Oliver.  Yes, do slow down a bit. You can research and figure it out in 2-3 wee... (b_limo)
• I certainly would not get a Marantz.  I have one for my surround system in my fami... (larry5729)
• @b_limo its coming from a website called peter Tyson. I think they have a few UK b... (oliverben5672)
• I have a friend with a Yamaha A-S301 integrated amp and some Monitor Audio Bronze ... (guy-incognito)
• Unfortunately all those speakers you've listed are way better than your apps or re... (urbie)
• opi am not up on speakers in your price range but it seems to be that q acoustics ... (jjss49)
• Don’t bash me but if you play much metal, and enjoy it a fairly loud volume you mi... (adg101)
• Thats pretty much what I said earlier soix.Monitor Audio Silvers and whichever sou... (b_limo)
• Music wise I tend to listen to indie/rock/metal but also a bit ofeverything from a... (soix)
• Dali is good if you're looking for a wide dispersion speaker. You might look at th... (djones51)
• Start by crossing off your list all speakers less than 92dB sensitivity. My Mir... (aeriya)

• Joni Mitchell - Court and SparkQobuz (zm)
• @big_greg  Beck - Sea Change That's a good one.  Got some serious bottom end to ... (trentmemphis)
• Fleet wood Mac - RumoursQobuz Hi-Res (16f4)

• I would look at the Belles Aria Integrated amplifier. My dealer is a Vandersteen d... (joey54)

• yes Scottsdale.... out of business around 2008i bought products from ehT in the past (niros)

• For rock I’d go Cantons or theres a nice pair of Fritz Carbons at TMR that I’d rec... (b_limo)
• @big_greg What are you pushing with? I've read that the KEF's can sound harsh with... (ecrotty)

• After multiple visits to the dealer, I have to agree with you on the A3's. I was n... (yale1)

• Hi i am the OP and love the sound of my CS B. I bought the complete speakers from ... (daledeee1)
• Hi everybody I'm a long time member but, this is the first time I have posted.I'm ... (audioduane)

• @rogerstaton - were you able to adjust azimuth with the Ortofon SPU?Also does the ... (rdk777)

• ^^^^For this reason alone, I take advantage of Apple trade-in policy. You can get ... (lalitk)
• One thing to be aware of: older iPad mini’s may not be able to run current version... (tcatch)

• For those contemplating or recently purchased a Lumin T2, I recommend patience as ... (azwill)
• Do not think any have been shipped yet. Hopefully the 700 will have the detail of ... (benzman)

• starwarriorI’ve had my C2700 for about 6 months now and the phono stage input re... (cleeds)
• Something you folks may want to think about beforehand.I’ve had my C2700 for about... (starwarrior)

• The same model, same finish won the 2019 Arizona AV Club Speaker Fest by a wide ma... (vinylvalet)

• @gregm then I guess I should put you in the "Both" category? (mijostyn)
• I am 60 and I prefer top-end analogue to top-end digital, CD format coming last.HO... (gregm)
• Last call, anybody else? (mijostyn)

•      I generally try to avoid talking about 2 things too much: tweeters and, at my... (noble100)

• At RMAF 2018, if I recall correctly, Schiit was using the digital output of an old... (vinylvalet)
• If you're talking inexpensive, try to track Ebay for factory refurbished CXCs whic... (chayro)
• I own the CXC. Works well for me. The Audiolab also is highly thought of. I think ... (mesch)
• 2nd the Schiit "when" it comes, should be a cracker knowing the designers, design ... (georgehifi)

• Humble pie - performance, rockin the Fillmore. - the complete set (Japan issue)Gar... (arcticdeth)

• both is good ,no difference  (bache)

• Large size costs more in all ways more to build, ship, store more materials used m... (johnk)
• There are a lot of examples when amplifier has mixed SE and PP stages.For example ... (atmasphere)
• Great conversation. I think some of you would really be interested in JTR speakers... (jwmorris)

• @luisma31,I do not have the Pro Model. I am using an XLR splitter cable to the 4 c... (mofojo)
• In regards to the preamp question I have tried dac direct with a project S2 and De... (luisma31)
• OP I don't own this dac yet but I'm researching it. Sometimes the Dac designers wh... (luisma31)
• I lowered the gain on the amps. My max listening is now basically 0 now. So should... (mofojo)
• Am I losing "resolution" bits? They say 70% or more of full up is fine.Full ... (georgehifi)

• "...15 years spent in research, trial, and error in developing the products."I was... (glupson)
• audio2design ...Again, when it came to the mats, there was no pouring of anythin... (oregonpapa)
• Why does every time, or virtually every time, when PPT products are discussed talk... (glupson)
• Just how do you think the EMI mat was made? Do you think it was poured into a flat... (audio2design)
• audio2design ... Why do you continue with the " roll extrude or mold an EMI mat... (oregonpapa)
• "I have a minor observation for this and one more thread.Skeptic is spelled with... (glupson)
• Copy of my post from elsewhere today..."I have a minor observation for this and on... (glupson)
• glupson definitely wins for the best comedy, though, realistically, MC provides an... (audio2design)
• "Frank and I are two of a very select small group who actually knows what they’re ... (glupson)
• mooncrikit,For a person starting a thread with a question, you appear hostile to p... (glupson)
• antigrunge2What gives audio2design the right to diss any product he choses withou... (cleeds)

• Hmm.  Nobody?  Well then, I have the power supply + strobe disabler coming.  I cou... (martinman)

• " A salesperson in a audio shop will only recommend the products they sell." Wel... (dill)

• @wolf_garcia Are you now able to give your verdict?Thanks! (abolive)

• I know the answer to his questions, however " for you newbies... and almost all of... (dill)
• They are tube production designation codes. LOL, for you newbies... and almost all... (jjss49)
• The best I can come up with is that they are pre-1960 CCa:https://www.tubemuseum.o... (tomcy6)
• We used build moving coil head amps using paralleled Siemens E88CC with 24volt B+ ... (noromance)
• $75 and that's my final offer. (noromance)
• 1962, 1964, these are numbers printed ay the back of the tubes, front is cca.They ... (petg60)
• 34.210 and 32.176 printed on the tubes or the boxes? Those seem like mu measurements. (lowrider57)
• Those don't look like European tube codes. Here is an example of a Siemens code...... (lowrider57)
• Crap. I’ll give you $50 for them. Lots of info here.https://www.tubemuseum.org/Pro... (noromance)

• Congrats on your speakers. I believe they are fairy easy to drive so you won't nee... (mesch)
• I just got Klipsch RP-600m from Amazon delivered. Opened up and realized i need th... (inok)

• @geof3  This sounds good in theory but it's simply not true. There are vocals and ... (dadork)
• I looked at the ProCinema 1000 but thought it was too small. Thanks for pointing o... (salp543)
• Is this for music, or HT? I went from full surround to two channel for music, and ... (geof3)
• I have two recommendations I’d consider before the Focal. If you want the best mat... (soix)

• Not streaming.G (petg60)
• @dayglow no Bowie? Blasphemy! Haha! Yeah, being a drummer, most of my music leans ... (geof3)
• With over 1000 CD's and >1250 vinyl recordings NO Bob Dylan/David Bowie/U2 or P... (dayglow)

• ^^^^ I second the Denon. (winoguy17)
• +1 re the Denon DCD-1600NE.My first SACD/CD player was a Marantz SA8004.  I replac... (sd40)
• Check out the Denon DCD-1600. Built like a tank, excellent DAC, about $1,200 with ... (torquerulesok)
• thanks everyone, the search list on hifishark is getting pretty long...Looks like ... (sounasega)
• McIntosh MCD 205 or MCD 201. MCD 205 is a 5 CD changer with Nakamichi mechanism.I ... (yevyentin)
• I'd really recommend a California Audio Labs CL15. Mine was made in 1994, sounds g... (sewolla)
• The Rotel, Audiolab and Cambridge 851c may not sound as good as what the op has no... (b_limo)
• @sounasega That unit sounds quite nice. If you would like to sell it, let me know.... (wturkey)
• The DAC is key,I run a audiolab 6000cdt into a Moon by Simaudio 280D DSD/DAC and i... (skypunk)
• You might want to try the Rotel RCD-1572 new for under $1,000. or the Audiolab 83... (alucard19)
• If your CD player has a digital coax out, I would buy a Schiit Yggdrasil GS at $15... (jallan)
• The remote is absurdly large- has controls for a whole system and only a few work ... (displayname)
• I use a Cambridge CXC CD transport and Bel Canto 2.7 DAC and it does sound good. G... (gone)
• Another really good CDP with preamp out and DAC input is the Cambridge Audio 851C.... (adg101)
• I love my Rega Apollo player, and you can get a new one within your budget. It get... (patrickdowns)
• sounasega OP I would connect to my primaluna dialogue premium integrated, It has... (georgehifi)

• Haven't thought about it.  (whitecamaross)
• Jay - curious, where does the Pass XS-300 fit in this ranking order? (tjassoc)
• We know. We’ve come to understand this thread is not about which one to keep anymo... (techno__dude)

• Thanks for all the interesting suggestions. Learnt a lot.I think I will order the ... (martin-andersen)

• Thanks for all the suggestions. (martin-andersen)

• USB is nothing but unclocked data. Computers do not pay attention to noise only on... (mijostyn)

• Can’t find specific capacitance per foot measurements. Not familiar with the desig... (73max)

• ejlif, I have/had the same issue with the Decware, it is the tube.I swapped the t... (dgny)

• Whichever way you go, if you have the choice of selecting and purchasing drives av... (luisma31)

• I also have a set of Bright Star Isonodes, I used them for awhile. I found they wo... (lowrider57)
• @goofyfoot Yes, I have a set of the Cardas Myrtlewood. When used under a component... (lowrider57)
• yogi, and a Stereophile recommendation. The price seems right during a COVID econo... (goofyfoot)

• I think you will find the Nordost to be flat and unexciting with your Sabrina’s. B... (geof3)

• still hoping for someone with IQ above 80 to reply (who actually understood what i... (soix)
• Still hoping to hear from someone, who’s compared those DAC modules to something l... (audioinfidel)

• Similarly I have not heard the Hegel amps but have owned several integrateds at va... (ryder)

• Regarding the Marantz not having a sub out... not needed if you buy a sub with hig... (geof3)
• U can connect any rel or any sub with high level inputs to any 2 channel amp.Monit... (b_limo)
• If I could throw in one more benefit that the yamaha has to offer. it also comes  ... (flashcider)
•  My suggestion would be to stick with your original instincts... but you should hi... (hifiheart)
• Monitor Audio sounds good then, I'm having a look into their silver models to see ... (oliverben5672)

• ARCHITECT VIỆT ( arcviet.vn ) là công ty thiết kế kiến trúc nhà ở, biệt thự, nhà p... (arcviet)

• @yyzsantabarbara. Thank you for that heads up. Will have to try it out. @smodtacti... (wturkey)
• @wturkey When I bought a used CODA CSiB last week the seller told me there is a su... (yyzsantabarbara)

• jamie cullumsong society playlist (jjss49)
• Hi-Fidelity Lounge V3 (CD) (geof3)
• Velvet Underground and NicoAll Things Must Pass (salute to Phil Spector) (johnto)
• The Mavericks-Music For All Occasions(CD)Norah Jones-Feels Like Home(CD)Tony Benne... (dayglow)

• @noromance I second on the springs. Put four Nobsounds under my VPI and it really ... (simao)

• Any AT ML or a Vessel. You decided how much to spend. (fuzztone)
• Have you thought of a MI cartridge, I picked up a Soundsmith Carmen 2 with about 4... (johnto)
• I was talking about alignment protractor, azimuth gauge and stylus force scale.  O... (ibmjunkman)
• They come with the bolts. Jewellers' screwdriver. You'll need a needle-nose pliers... (noromance)
• Oh, and what hardware will I need to mount the cart?  Don’t remember fancy stuff b... (ibmjunkman)
• Give it at least 20 hours to settle in and open up. (noromance)
• I have the $400 version of the above. Totally enough for your budget. VM750SH. You... (noromance)

• I think the files were originally added to the iTunes library without being moved ... (dbtom2)

• @mijostyn, would you say spl meters will predominately pick up on a bass drum or k... (b_limo)
• @pinwa, it is most likely a difference in frequency response. Trust the meter. As ... (mijostyn)

• I am all tubes so no.leave my Moon 280D on all the time. (skypunk)

• I am also wanting to get into the Mac bandwagon. There are a lot of choices among ... (digital10000)

• @edcyn....The drawback of employing felines to to do your IC's is that as a whole,... (asvjerry)
• I never thought of audiophiles as being 'angry' people. (musicpod)
• Without knowing it, @glupson summarized the answer to this thread by doing nothing... (audio2design)
• Right on brother! (sojourn98)

• Tweaks rule. My system is so tweaked out it would take pages just to list it all a... (millercarbon)
• I imagine they’ve got good stuff. Started with Bybee QSE, then an iQSE, then quant... (cd45123)
• gotta say miller is spot on and knows his stuff. I was one of those non-believers ... (audiosaurusrex)
• Orange will blow your mind. Not because the improvement will be so staggeringly hu... (millercarbon)
• Got it! These things are gonna come out with tweezers...they sure don’t make this ... (cd45123)

• Thank you bry. Actually my friend, unbeknownst to me has made his own cables and o... (jb505)
• jb505,  it is not too difficult a task if the current cord has a non-molded plug e... (bryhifi)

• That's a real bargain.I paid a little over $300 a couple years ago. Mine looks alm... (ihcho)
• Ditto garyalex. Fedex just dropped mine off. I need to go inventory the parts now ... (skyscraper)

• Chord Dave and MSB Discrete two completely different approaches to hifi sound. Cho... (jc51373)

• Has anybody seriously compared H-1201 with H-1202?Other than solid state vs tube p... (ihcho)

• If money is an issue on ebay in the UK they have some decent ones for around $25 e... (audioman58)
• A lot of better quality laptop power supplies are filled with silicone potting.  I... (audio2design)
• What gave me the rubbery amp filler idea was my 1969 500 Kawasaki triple, the firs... (danvignau)
• Silicone potting compound. Goes in liquid, dries to a nice rubbery consistency. I ... (audio2design)
• danvignau, understood and appreciated. All the best,Nonoise (nonoise)
• lalitk  It is called break-in.  You have to listen until you block out the bad stu... (danvignau)
• nonoise  I was afraid someone would take this in the wrong way.  Now we know.  My ... (danvignau)
• ritamacaw  Maybe we should tout a gooey, flexible liquid to pour into the amps to ... (danvignau)
• audio2system  Thanks to all for replies.  The only reason I am considering fuses, ... (danvignau)

• A good old fashioned hardware store or tool shop should have what you need as well. (nonoise)
• @imhififan Thank you!  Ordered.  Now my toolbox will have even more unused stuff. (ssmaudio)
• You need a M2.5 x 4mm countersunk screw. https://www.amazon.com/Phillips-Countersu... (imhififan)

• Have you tried doing the MMM with REW in your primary listening position? I would ... (djones51)

• On mine the USB input is enabled, works fine.Did not buy either the C2500 for the ... (piramis)
• I believe the USB won’t be active unless you have the windows or Apple drivers for... (stereo5)
• I use an Acrolink  digital cable for the coaxial input.  I bought the cable on a c... (stereo5)

• Hallelujah! I just received an email my item has shipped. (robert53)

• Thanks milpai.  Yes, these are, so far, exactly what I was after.  Make no mistake... (dallyd31)

• !!!!!!!! ;) ;D :D !!!!!!! (mahlman)
• :-))))))))))))) ?? :-)))))))))) (mijostyn)

• I use the cheapest Triode model and they work fine.  The 12 plus & Ten plus.  ... (jsd52756)
• Cables are so unique to every person and system you really need to take advantage ... (soix)

• Thanks all for the very kind words, I really appreciate it and enjoy building thes... (aricaudio)

• Not yet, but I've been curious about these. How's your experience been with them? ... (12000hz)

• Denon Flat sounding & Lifeless compared to YamahaThat’s my experience too. I w... (soix)

• If the corporation that owns and operates Audiogon has ethical standards of busine... (roxy54)

• I have several of Arnold's offerings and love the look and sound of his products. ... (mountz)

• Braised beef short ribs with demi-glace and deep-fried par-boiled Yukon Gold potat... (noromance)