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I currently have a Technics SP25 with ATP-12T arm and Denon DL-103 and a solid, custom plinth. I ...

Hello,Wanted to ask for recommendations for a DIY XLR cable designs suitable for about 40 foot ru...

Greetingsi’m a long time 2 channel system guy that rekindled his  interest in music and Is lookin...

I have a Clearaudio Concept turntable (about 7-8 months now). Beautiful piece of work. It was bou...

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I am thinking about trading my Pass Labs X250.8 amp and Simaudio Moon Evolution P-8 PreampLuxman ...

No connection between brands But big buck difference. Still I've seen a number of reviews stating...

Hello audiogoners,I am having trouble recording lps to tapes using the Otari Mtr 10 and appreciat...

Hello again.  I am seeking opinioins on which speaker technology might be a better match for my H...

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My tube amp currently puts out 60 watts. These NHT 3.3's are calling for more power.I see (but ne...

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I have been thinking about changing to an integrated amp to consolidate my system.  The usual sus...

After a few years playing the A/V game I am going back to a pure audio system. My fantasy was I w...

I was hoping for some insight as for the life of me have not been able to find any reviews or com...

I am thinking about trading my Pass Labs X250.8 amp and Simaudio Moon Evolution P-8 PreampLuxma...

Ok, there is something special about MQA.  Here is my theory:  MQA=SACD.  What do I mean by this?...

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• I am looking for an upgrade that digs a little deeper and extracts more detail. ... (chakster)
• Dear @gotog: You have a good turntable as is the AT tonearm that I know very well.... (rauliruegas)

• Interesting Ralph.I have 2 foundation research LC2...one grounded and the other li... (owentdc)
• @owentdc Hi Ralph. I had the UV-1 on loan after it first came out from Alternative... (atmasphere)
• If class D is so good, why do you need a tube pre? Why not a class D pre? (orpheus10)
• @atmasphere,Hi Ralph.  I had the UV-1 on loan after it first came out from Alterna... (owentdc)
• A Freya pre-amp used ahead of a Merrill Audio Taranis Class D power amp sounds gre... (ghosthouse)
• Just give it your best shot. Pay attention to input impedance of your amps- some t... (atmasphere)
• I havne’t tried this directly, but based on the ICEpower 250 modules in my amps, a... (erik_squires)
• I had a great Cary Audio SLP98 F1 in front of Sanders and Bel Canto amps for Maggi... (maggiefan8)

• For best break in you should play Sir Mix Alot Posse on Braodway as loud as you ca... (jones4music)
• On-axis measurements of Q Acoustics 3020 (purple trace) While not your exact mod... (mzkmxcv)
• Yup.  In a few weeks your ears will break in to the way the speakers sound. (twoleftears)
• Thanks for the link. They are certainly well reviewed. I'll give it a few weeks an... (jlj)
• Check out the 3050 review just out in Secrets.  https://hometheaterhifi.com/review... (snapsc)
• One more thing. Make sure you have reasonably well followed the manufacturer’s pla... (erik_squires)
• Break in is a real thing, but there is a fashion trend in high end audio to exagge... (erik_squires)
• Don’t make any system changes until the speakers are properly broken in. Otherwise... (stereo5)
• I fear there is no hope for you... (sgordon1)

• It sounds like you have it sorted, but at that budget I'd say a DAC, no question. ... (toddrhodes)
• I would suggest the Yggy..            Good luck! (elizabeth)
• Thank you all for your valuable input. I was not aware turntable route demands mon... (quanghuy147)
• A turntable requires a cartridge, and a phono preamp too. All eat away at your bud... (elizabeth)

• I did not read the whole thread so sorry if this was addressed. doesn't  Mac use t... (glennewdick)
• It is one rod that he installed in the ground that is few feet away from the outsi... (tomiiv30)
• Yeah he came to the house checked everything again and he said not to call him a... (jea48)
• Yeah he came to the house checked everything again and he said not to call him any... (tomiiv30)
• @ tomiiv30 OP How about an update on your electrical. Did the electrician come ou... (jea48)
• Here is everything that went wrong from day one:Purchased demo unit MC452 and came... (tomiiv30)
• Would you guys be surprised if I told you nothing happen out of this situation. I ... (tomiiv30)
• jea48... why would you still want to buy a McIntosh product after hearing the way... (cleeds)
• @ nyev See page #17. It appears the power transformer is an EI type. EI type powe... (jea48)
• Well,  If you find yourself in the same position as the OP, then demand a full ref... (4krow)
• Thanks for the explanation Erik.  So I have two issues to figure out...  I wonder ... (nyev)
• So to check if this is a source issue, leave the CD player off, and turn on the am... (erik_squires)
• The DC issues are two different things. DC on your power (110VAC or 220VAC) causes... (erik_squires)
• I will be most interested in how this all plays out. When there is a problem like ... (4krow)
• Ok will do.  Only one source attached and it’s an Arcam DAC.Would a bad source rea... (nyev)
• After reading this thread, I am second guessing a similar issue I’m having with an... (erik_squires)
• After reading this thread, I am second guessing a similar issue I’m having with an... (nyev)

• Contacted Emotiva today, their words were that it is possible to configure as I de... (gillatgh)
• By far the biggest difference is room correction software. How well it works, and ... (erik_squires)
• Please be caution not all power amp can connect both SE and XLR at the same time! ... (imhififan)

• But...I'm considering a significant jump to the Aqua Formula xHD... although I'm n... (infection)
• @cincyjim  I had the 2v2SE & that is a great DAC but I was too curious so purc... (infection)
• @infection I also looking to purchase Wyred 4Sound DAC 1v2 with Femto clock.my que... (cincyjim)
• @mzkmxcv yes it's the ESS Pro chip. Thanks, I'll [email protected]_squires  thank... (infection)
• The technology matters a lot less than your hearing. I tend to prefer fast roll of... (erik_squires)

• I’ve had multiple people tell me how great the Lux 900 gear is which is great and ... (fsmithjack)
• i have a C-900u preamp that I adore. It replaced and exceeded the following; lates... (4425)
• Well I have the luxman combo (actually a pair of m900's now) and have owned both t... (faroffland)
• OP that is a good question, pesonally we were Luxman dealers when Philip O Hannlon... (audiotroy)
• Send a message to @whitecamaross He can fill you in on the Luxman vs. Pass issue. (twoleftears)
• Hey Guys - so I like my gear but always like to play around and try new stuff. I d... (fsmithjack)
• fsmithjackI have a query- by possibly trading up to the Luxman, what are you attem... (jafant)
• it seems many/most agree that the X350.8 sounds different, not better than the X25... (jl35)
• Do yourself a favor....save some bucks........buy a Vac 200iq and a nice preamp.Th... (dguitarnut)

• "If you want to be totally paranoid you can also view Stereophile, Absolute Sound ... (mofojo)
• Cleeds and Jafant, thank you. Cleeds you have an excellent grasp of the issues at ... (audiotroy)
• Timlub everything you say is fairly accurate. The reality of our first post was le... (audiotroy)
• timlub ... as an ex manufacturer from one company, a manufactures ref for sever... (cleeds)
• audiotroyNice initial review of the new Krell XD. I look forward in reading more a... (jafant)
• If the Krell is as good as you say, this is a very smart business decision. I had ... (timlub)
• So if formal reviewers said the same thing then you would have no problem with tha... (audiotroy)
• "HK Fan, wow if an end user posted this you would have no problem would you. "Abso... (hk_fan)
• HK Fan, wow if an end user posted this you would have no problem would you. The fa... (audiotroy)
• I rarely critique posts, but it sure does seem Troy, that your posts fall into one... (dep14)
• There is no question that the original thread was an advertisement of Krell produc... (mrdecibel)
• I love how every rebuttal includes a product plug......"The new K300i 150 watts cl... (oddiofyl)
• I am old enough to remenber the fact that Krell has not been Krell since Dan left ... (oddiofyl)
• Oddiiofyl, if you do your Krell homework, Dan D’agistino wasn’t responsible for de... (audiotroy)
• Well, suppose it’s a positive that you like a product you are going to carry and s... (dep14)
• Well maybe its notsomuch of a rebranding as it is a revamp of the core products th... (d2girls)
• I saw the XD at Woodbridge... nice stuff (oddiofyl)
• D2girls, I have no idea on wether of not you would consider Krell rebranding, the ... (audiotroy)
• So would you say Krell has done a good job rebranding? (d2girls)
• Congrats on the Krell electronics.  I haven't heard a Krell amp in over20 years an... (stereo5)

• I Have the updated mac7200, also 200w integrated. You have to listen yourself to d... (kfz03110)
• @stereo5  because of your post- I got it for same price! thank you sir. (justjames72)
• I am running GE Triton 1 speakers with the MA6600. The price on Audio Classics sit... (stereo5)

• Search this site and you'll find Doug Schroeder's suggested cable type.  I experim... (stringreen)

• Looks like ADG Productions Inc will be showing off gear at Apoxna 2019. http://www... (celander)
• Some of us have had a more nuanced experience with Class D than TEO_Audio.... I ha... (guidocorona)
• Let me just say, that if the problem of non linear distortion generated has been f... (teo_audio)
• I contacted Paul McGowan (PS Audio) about his Sellar dac/pre, and also asked wheth... (tweak1)
• I’d like to see the raw output of a GaN switch in a class d amp configuration, and... (teo_audio)
• @tweak1, Early adopters pay the heavy price.  (celander)
• :((((I should never have checked out this thread. Reading Merrills' amp reviews/co... (tweak1)
•  Fluoride in our (US) toothpaste is nasty, too. Feds have no problem feeding the... (tweak1)
• Regarding power output of the in production GaN-based class D amps, I’ve been cr... (agdproduction)
• Some more info that come to the net, also i may have mentioned, that TI Texas Inst... (georgehifi)

• I wonder how the new SKY (tower and bookshelves) compare to the Hawks.. .higher le... (chrisr)
• To say Totem is not much on rock, I must say I agree . There are made for real mus... (schubert)

• Viber6I said that you can get different tubes to give a more relaxed presentation.... (grey9hound)
• @WC if you are in cables you can check these japanese https://acousticrevive.jp/. ... (w1000i)
• Just saw this "How It's Made" Video on this page when checking out those KR PX4 Tu... (bigddesign3)
• I've heard the KR PX4's.  Definitely not as good as the top ones like the Sophia R... (respected_ent)
• WC,The changing of the audio tubes can be very costly especially if you want to co... (jafox)
• WC,Although I have no experience with either the Pacific or those tubes, I suggest... (viber6)
• Anyone here tried the KR PX4 tubes ? I was told by reputable source that those are... (whitecamaross)
• grey9hound,It is not necessary to hear every component yourself to have a valid co... (viber6)
• I’d recommend that you buy the Diablo. You got a pretty big room and the Diablo wo... (whitecamaross)
• Hi WCss,After taking a lot of time to read through this informative thread, it loo... (nyev)
• Viber6 Spouting off at every opportunity as you do  does not earn respect.You t... (grey9hound)
• A person with expertise is not to be called arrogant or spewing nonsense.  In most... (viber6)
• Hi all,im now switching some cables around and I’m using a gold 8 wireworld rca fo... (whitecamaross)
• Viber6 should be muted. Find another thread to spout your nonsense.  (everestaudio)
• jafox and grey9hound +1 (gtaphile)
• I could see the Lampizator Pacific DAC run directly into the Block Mono's as an ... (ron17)
• Viber6, Please go away n get a life. (henrycai)

• Erik, are you talking HEA, or economics; from my point of view, poverty is walking... (orpheus10)
• Whoa!, rpt Whoa! Geoffy, cut me some slack Jack! Last time I checked the headphone... (sleepwalker65)
• For MANY people music is a social event NOT a musical one ! (schubert)
• I don’t think downsizing is necessarily a compromise in sound quality. Quite the c... (geoffkait)
• Yeah, these days the system in their car is the best sound most people ever heard.... (bsmg)
• I think you're right Eric.Young people seem to be into headphones and small deskto... (jtcf)
• But could I live with a headphone system only?Absolutely not! I don't think we sh... (erik_squires)
• I Guess I am fortunate enough to have a music room and enough disposable income to... (uberwaltz)

• As for the original question, the imaging from drivers that are closer in size wil... (mzkmxcv)
• @seasdiamond  I don’t see how that distance claim can be made without knowing the ... (mzkmxcv)
• With a 15% differential I would listen first but likely gravitate to the 2 wayhard... (tomic601)
• I’d argue a 3-way can’t image as well as a 2-way in most listening locations. Denn... (seasdiamond)
• The Totem Forest Signatures sound sublime.N (nutty)
• Tomic601.... good point on on the cost difference... so no more than 15% more on t... (snapsc)
• Well executed at what cost difference? (tomic601)
• Audio Note. Zu.  (gsm18439)

• Great Thread Everyone,  Several mentioned other Turntables at a similar price poin... (pgaulke60)

• Seems like they should possibly consider rebranding to hot grooves, perhaps as man... (tomic601)
• Kent Duncan was a mastering engineer, he didn't press records. I think better US p... (whart)
• My interpretation wasKENDUNbut perhaps senility has set in since I long ago read t... (tomic601)
• @millercarbon- I'm well aware of copy to copy variations. I simply asked whether t... (whart)
• Yeah. Like all you have to do is find a copy from the same pressing run. Like its ... (millercarbon)
• millercarbon-what is the catalog number on the jacket?deadwax info?I have always l... (tablejockey)
• Was the deadwax scraped or somehow obliterated on that copy you got from TP? (whart)
• Okay so here's the deal on the Hot Stamper. Its a made up marketing phrase that Be... (millercarbon)

• noromance, if you read my last post, the post you commented about, you would see I... (mrdecibel)
• Not sure I get this post. It’s a $200 amp with a noisy chassis. Just pull the fan ... (noromance)
• Well, after a few modifications, the amp I have been using, happily, in my main sy... (mrdecibel)

• Agree with bdp24, bad idea to install tube sockets on a circuit board and with Ral... (tubegroover)
• Hand made amps from Dennis Had...little gems of tube magic. (wolf_garcia)
• like preston suggested, check out Decware! (jmolsberg)
• I agree with Atmasphere. PTP wiring is really the best design for vacuum tube amps... (2psyop)
• Do yourself a favor and check these out:http://www.decware.com/newsite/homepage.html (prestonnc)
• Hand wiring in a tube amp is a good idea. In tube amps with higher voltages, its p... (atmasphere)
• Interestingly, I have had more problems with US made equipment. Not so much with g... (2psyop)
• I really want to save for a new MC275. It has the looks and I like the sound. Howe... (aberyclark)
• Line Magnetic and Finale Audio, good quality and sound at reasonable pricing (facten)
• I have had my Marantz 8b since I bought it in 1964. I also bought the reissue in t... (cjgre)
• I’m I’m going to throw my hat into the ring as a brand new tuber, and say that the... (moto_man)
• @erik_squires4:  According to conversations I had with Bill Johnson in the 1970's,... (richopp)
• I got a Jolida tube integrated amplifier about 8 years ago after reading several g... (bsmg)
• Allnic. I have 2 pieces, very nice and reliable.  (fossda)
• From my experience -Audio Research line stages will generally run for close to 20 ... (monoogan)
• Speaking from personal experience alone, Atma-Sphere, Music Reference, Jadis, and ... (bdp24)
• Also, Audio research can repair any product it’s ever made But their build quali... (erik_squires)
• What about Wavac? Also, Audio research can repair any product it’s ever made (mayb... (dweller)
• I have I have been very fortunate with the tube amps I’ve owned over the years.  J... (siddh)
• As far as build quality and attention to detail - Canary Audio is absolute top of ... (pbnaudio)
• Shindo (velvet sound, low power speakers, expensive) BAT (expensive and gobs of po... (2psyop)
• Meant tubed Manley!!! (jimmydd)
• Always had great experiences with Audio Research!!! Built like tanks! Also have a ... (jimmydd)
• VAC...point-to-point wired, great customer service, Kevin Hayes replies to even th... (bob82)
• VAC, Atma-Sphere and the new Carver amps. (maggiefan8)
• Octave from Germany.  (tategoi)
• I had owned many well-known tube amps. Last year i discovered Mastersound and my p... (mountainsong)
• Yes, Quicksilver is really a contender for build quality. I might explain that QS ... (4krow)
• TRON (varyat)
• Another vote for Quicksilver...   super reliable, built like a tank.    Point to p... (oddiofyl)
• I think today's Jadis amps are about as high quality as anything out there. (daveyf)
• Wavelength Audio and Art Audio come to mind. (jburidan)
• Canary M350 Mono blocks. Sound good, look good, and run fairly cool. (polk432)
• Vac! Made in Florida USA........great guys , great service, hand wired, continuous... (dguitarnut)
• Atma-Sphere for me.B (gdnrbob)

• Congratulations. I've narrowed my choices down to the MHDT Orchid and Border Patro... (kalali)
• I think you made a good choice.  Yes, please let us know what you think of this DAC. (mesch)

• @vze2r8xz  We are talking power cords for a projector, the image will not be brigh... (mzkmxcv)

• Off subject.Has any tried the Audioquest NRG Edison Duplex Wall Outlet? It is not ... (jea48)

• I have a pair of Salk Song3 speakers. They sound excellent. They are probably the ... (bubba12)
• Small footprint means different thing to different people. Magnepans may (technica... (kalali)
• As Jafant says Thiel or if you prefer a company still around and supporting produc... (tomic601)
• If you're serious about small footprint, look at Totem or ProAc.  You could get so... (twoleftears)
• miamianglerconsider a Thiel CS 2.4 speaker. If you enjoyed the Vandersteen sound, ... (jafant)
• I'm a huge Maggie Fan as well, and when my rig got moved from our main Great Room ... (maggiefan8)
• https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9a27a-evolution-acoustics-micro-one-monitor-s... (shkong78)
• Are you looking for new or used? (soix)
• Spendor should fit the bill!https://store.acousticsounds.com/index.cfm?get=results... (yogiboy)
• Watkins Gen4 is the best choice. (bsmg)
• As a fellow Maggie lover (I've owned four pair, including my current Tympani T-IVa... (bdp24)

• vino, far as I can tell the Clearaudio is not only a bright cartridge, but bright ... (millercarbon)
• After Grado, everything is bright.  (noromance)
• Thanks everyone for your input. (Well, nearly everyone) It has helped me to plan a... (vinowino)
• Anyone with a cartridge required to track greater than 2.0 g in this day and age s... (dwette)
• First, confirm that your tracking force gauge is non-ferrous (with a magnet). If i... (bdp24)
• I don’t know what other misunderstandings pertain but if the max recommended VTF i... (lewm)
• Anyone with a cartridge required to track greater than 2.0 g in this day and age s... (solypsa)
• Anyone with a cartridge required to track greater than 2.0 g in this day and age s... (stevecham)
• ....just get it in the ballpark, then listen as you raise/lower the rear end of th... (stringreen)
• If it was me I would back off 3.8, it has to sound dull with that much over recomm... (paulcreed)
• Ugh. You're in for a treat if you set it correctly especially at the lower end of ... (noromance)

• Longer speaker wire (unless talking >50ft) only effect wattage loss and lower d... (mzkmxcv)
• When I went to long XLR connections and short speaker cable runs decades ago the i... (atmasphere)
• I don't have a real preference as to the length of either, but more towards the co... (4krow)

• @elizabeth perhaps it was a joke.  From first through ninth grade I was bullied be... (stereo5)
• Thanks for the info, stereo5. Just got a few new cords. Will be buying an adaptor ... (thecarpathian)
• I burn my PC on my Audioharma Cable Cooker for 3-4 days and then on my refrigerato... (wig)
• The person who made fun has 11 posts.... And I think it was a 'joke' rather than m... (elizabeth)
• You people like to make fun of me because I broke in a cord on my fridge?   Yes, I... (stereo5)
• My amplifier idles at 275 watts.I leave it on 24/7/365. Same for the conditioner, ... (elizabeth)
• I'm sure that makes  a huge difference in sound for the refrigerators..... (maggiefan8)
• Just use a three prong to IEC adapter.https://www.amazon.com/d/Electric-Plugs/SF-C... (ketchup)
• Interesting....None of our frigs has IEC connector. Maybe very new ones do. (kalali)
• Refrigerators have IEC's now, huh? I have to get one of those...*chuckles (mental)
• I'd opt for a 10 day break-in period on your refrigerator as stereo5 mentioned, if... (lak)
• thank you elizabeth! (radiomanjh)
• Agree the more current flowing the faster the power cord will break in. I ALWAYS p... (elizabeth)
• thanks from the both of you! (radiomanjh)
• You're both right! (hifiman5)
• Yes, you are correct.  I broke in a heavy duty power cord this past Summer connect... (stereo5)

• Wood can be maintained to last forever, and nobody knows why Strads sound so good,... (wolf_garcia)
• Sting instruments must be played or they go bad.  Joe Grado (the original owner) t... (stringreen)
• It's just wood, joinery and glue.With time, even wood will degrade.  And, when fac... (gdnrbob)

• I liked the recent interview with Nelson Pass in Stereophile (I think it was Stere... (wolf_garcia)
• @wiredaudio So you like the Pass 250.5 better than Classe CA2200 ? I ask because I... (oem-wheels)

• Greta et all, although generally not writing songs that are particularly interesti... (wolf_garcia)
• Greta Van Fleet  is ok...sounds like a good bar band, nothing wrong with that, b... (chrisoshea)

• There is the switch for Bal-Unbal on the board. I switched it back to Balance and ... (dangcaonguyen)
• This morning I hooked up the Teac to the system. It turned out the problem was on ... (dangcaonguyen)
• Do you have similar level problems with other preamps fed into the Otari, such as ... (cleeds)
• Have you tried going from the Allnic output direct to the input of the Otari and t... (clio09)
• I mean the same volume setting at “41” and the sound comes out normal. (dangcaonguyen)
• Hi @cleeds The Allnic is the phono preamp, and it is set at the proper gain. I am ... (dangcaonguyen)
• Is the Allnic your phono preamp? Is it set for the proper gain for your phono cart... (cleeds)

• This may be a bit off topic, but does anyone have any experience with the BG Radia... (wisciman99)
• Thanks, erik. I read a lot about the different loads, and it seemed to me like the... (wisciman99)
• The Parasound Halo A series is going to do well no matter what you throw at it in ... (erik_squires)
• Perhaps I should add that I'm going to have to keep the budget under $2k but shopp... (wisciman99)

• Just stumbled across this thread. Did you make a decision delay? I just wanted to ... (bobdg2000)

• Perhaps CDRs are easier for players to read than commercially produced CDs.  Total... (ketchup)
• I am referring to plain ordinary CD copies, no fancy editing or upsampling or what... (geoffkait)
• That argument goes both ways.  I used to think that CDRs sounded better than the o... (mahler123)
• Hey, anyone know why CD copies can sometimes sound better than the original or is ... (geoffkait)
• "I suspect a CD can be read poorly intruducing errors"The point of using a program... (agrippa)

• @chakster Heartened to see you endorse Garrard idlers. I run two Audiograil 401s (... (noromance)
• Well, Lewm, I never asked to be "left alone" by stating that I have never had and ... (bsmg)
• bsmg, The fact that most people do use belt-drive turntables is mostly a result of... (lewm)
• There is one Idler Drive that is so attractive: Restored Hammertone Garrard 301 fr... (chakster)
• I will take your word for that. (bsmg)
• DJ’s use direct drive tables because they can physically turn the platter backwa... (chakster)
• Well, guys, I’m not cutting new vinyl on my turntable; comparing how records are m... (bsmg)
• BsmgWatch these two videos, this table is a Denon DP80 modified into a GrooveMaste... (pbnaudio)
• @bsmg: "I would never buy a direct drive turntable."What types of motors do you th... (stevecham)
• "I would never buy a direct drive turntable."Which one of the recent ones did disa... (glupson)
• 2nd the perspex, currently running one with Hana mc, sounds fantastic.  Totally ad... (gadio)
• Some of this is hard to believe.  It always makes sense to get the best you can un... (mechans)
• @sircheech Understood. Respectfully,  I think it would help to state that in your ... (noromance)

• The Dave Edmunds Band - "Live - I Hear You Rockin'"Found a very clean copy in the ... (reubent)
• @big_greg I totally get it, a bunch of folks pitched a fit when Mofi put out the f... (6t5-gto)
• @6t5-gto Thanks for the heads up on the MOFI.  I have spent more than that on a re... (big_greg)
• Calliope’s Children Steel Band- HarvestThe Hondells- Go, Little HondaFrank Sinatra... (16f4)
• The Family of Apostolic  (boxer12)
• Phoebe Bridgers / Stranger in the alps  (boxer12)
• Bridge of Spies ... T'Pau.Fabulous! (uberwaltz)
• Lucy Dacus / Historian (boxer12)
• The Magicians Birthday ... Uriah Heep.On new to me Kenwood Kp07 with ADC xlm mk2 .... (uberwaltz)

• Same results, for a moment. BUT, now the tweeter’s blown(it literally/audibly, "po... (atmasphere)
• Thanks for the additional datapoints, Rodman. I don’t think the pronounced pop at ... (almarg)
• My apologies to the OP, for the departure from their basic query. (rodman99999)
• Conducting an experiment(yesterday) with a Speakerlab W1048P, 10" woofer(two layer... (rodman99999)
• 1.5V across 6 Ohms = 0.25A or 0.325 Watt Correction: 1.5V across 6 ohms = 0.25A ... (imhififan)

• Niles Audio SPK-1 (imhififan)

• Those record counterfeiting cases weren't that common even in the heyday of vinyl.... (whart)
• One wonders how they were able to fake overly aggressive dynamic range compression. 🤔 (geoffkait)
• mofimadness @cleeds...thanks for the link! That article is about fake "tapes".Fa... (cleeds)
• @cleeds...thanks for the link!  That article is about fake "tapes".  I can do that... (mofimadness)
• I'm not familiar with this incident, but it's possible that it involved an otherwi... (cleeds)

• dbpoweramp is great and it saves album artwork. (aniwolfe)
• Thanks sbank.  I tried xld this wkd.  Quick question, the metadata finds the album... (spoutmouzert)

• I have both USB and Ethernet interfaces to my DAC, using S/PDIF coax. I can do WIF... (audioengr)
• @stuartbmw3 .. looks good. Please let us know how you like the DAC and cable arran... (wtf)
• Well, it is true that you would be paying for a dac that in effect you would not b... (zimmerma)
• Thanks. It is an interesting solution, and kind of elegant....but I think I would ... (stuartbmw3)
• Addendum to my post about the Audioengine D2 wireless: It can be used to connect o... (zimmerma)
• So, as the OP, here is what I am thinking:-Run a 3 foot Schiit Pyst USB cable from... (stuartbmw3)
• is there value in having a BNC connector on one end to the cable (dac end) and an ... (wtf)
• The Audioengine D2 Wireless DAC works very well over that distance.It has a transm... (zimmerma)
• Well whatever you do, you can not run USB cable longer than 10 feet   (moemoney)
• Yes, a Macintosh computer.is there value in having a BNC connector on one end to t... (stuartbmw3)

• I actually find the argument that the pet dog perked its ears up and cocked its he... (geoffkait)
• @twinterfinder. I really appreciated to hear your success story! There is also som... (mkgus)
• I had a Hallelujah when I bought my first Pangea power cord               I had a ... (elizabeth)
• geoffkait13,659 posts01-21-2019 8:27amOf course, the real question is, is shieldi... (jea48)
• I used one of these to find a nasty noisy switching trickle charger on my car in t... (flapjack)
• Obviously, the simplest solution is to keep power cords away from cables. Problem ... (geoffkait)
• geoffkait13,658 posts01-21-2019 7:06am, shielding on power cords doesn’t actually... (jea48)
• Mr. Smarty Pants, shielding on power cords doesn’t actually do anything when the r... (geoffkait)
• I agree with the statement " I feel a well shielded power cable is more than adeq... (flapjack)
• Thanks for sharing your experience @twinterfinder‘Keeping an open mind goes a long... (thyname)
• How many hallelujah moments can this thread sustain? There are so many amens latel... (nonoise)
• I am a hifi newbie amd ahve been wondering how a PC effects SQ since so many debat... (twinterfinder)
• After years of experimenting with conditioners, power cords.. and of late outlets.... (elizabeth)
• @elizabeth: And that happens sometimes, doesn’t it? But note how it still doesn’t ... (stevecham)
• I have had problems with overly BRIGHT aftermarket power cables. So I went back to... (french_fries)

• I've owned a pair of A3's since they arrived in Canada in May 2018. I ude them (wi... (munchoba)

• This thread was started back in Spring of 2012 - almost 7 years ago; "Streaming" w... (ghosthouse)
• @ tboooe; do you have (or know about) Bic Runga's two live albums:1) "Live in Conc... (mitchagain)
• Not in my cdp either... Do not even have one in my main system any more!But some g... (uberwaltz)
• Absolutely nothing.  I've ripped all of my CDs to an Innous Zenith MKII and haven'... (oldschool1948)

• I have been working with the Decware FRX2 driver for years now. I like the midrang... (4krow)
• These MPD tweeters (micro pleated diaphragm) are very fast. If you listen near-fie... (gosta)
• @willmaccI've read really good things about Salk as well. Do you know when the Sea... (woofer72)
• @gostaThanks for the suggestion of the Monitor Audio Studio. Interesting that they... (woofer72)
• @shadorne My ears are becoming more and more accustomed to the MA Studio. Or am I ... (gosta)
• @gosta Interesting. I have tried to like Monitor Audio. Certainly the detail is th... (shadorne)
• I think the OP is asking about detail - not necessarily the most neutral/accurate ... (lohanimal)
• Bose 901 vI 18 31/2" drivers per pair add a couple subs and supertweeters and call... (steve59)

• Boxer, I have 2x4 styrofoam sheets taped to my sliding glass patio door that I bou... (orpheus10)
• orpheus, I agree that speaker placement is a big deal in regard to sound stage rep... (boxer12)

• Films by Ken Russell. (gawdbless)
• Yes indeed; Some great director/composer ones come to mind- Hitchcock/Herrmann- Sp... (chrisoshea)

• I’ll give this a try after owning a 590AII with Verity speakers and a 550AX with D... (bjesien)
• Listened for an hour to HD-streamed/DAC at the NY show and was impressed. Detailed... (noromance)
• The comparisons to Parasound are a big help. I owned A23s for a while (2 amps) and... (erik_squires)
• In days of old, they made a real cool hybrid unit.   (tastyfreeze)
• I have the 509x. it replaced a Parasound Halo "Hint". I can only compare it to the... (mwb1)
• Hello Erik, I home demoed the Luxman pre/power combo (C-700U and M-700U) which app... (duckworp)
• Wanted to give my piece to this. I just brought home the 509X for an in home audit... (freesole)
• yyz, I'd like to hear my amp with the Persona 3F's, too.  I have their now discont... (builder3)
• @builder3  I have actually heard that amp with Vivid Giya Spirit 2. Sounded great ... (yyzsantabarbara)
• Oh to be the head of a Japanese car company ... :) Best,E (erik_squires)
• I'll post this for your amusement, Erik. https://www.stereophile.com/content/luxma... (builder3)
• erik, sounds like you’re getting some info, anyway. As to the Luxman sound (or the... (builder3)
• Hope that may have helped some! It does! That was totally on point, thank you. E (erik_squires)
• I have owned a PrimaLuna ProLogue 4 tube amp, and wouldn't feel comfortable compar... (jsqt)
• You can ask all you want, I'm just saying I'm not sure it's really going to tell... (erik_squires)
• Surely you aren't saying it is wrong to ask. You can ask all you want, I'm just sa... (jsqt)
• My amp is a Luxman L-550AXII, but sadly I’m unsure how to explain the differences ... (agrippa)
• Surely you’re not going to make a $6-10k purchase based on what others on the in... (erik_squires)
• https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/my-long-list-of-amplifiers-and-my-personal-... (karurravi)
• The only things that 505UX does not have are a mono button and a coffee-maker. Eve... (glupson)
• I owned a 505ux and it matched beautifully with my Harbeth SHL5s. I would describe... (austinbob)
• Surely you’re not going to make a $6-10k purchase based on what others on the inte... (jsqt)
• Erik I have a brand new Luxman 507UXII, purchased to power my new Magico A3's. The... (skyscraper)
• Comparing it with anything else may not be easy on the Internet. Auditioning woul... (erik_squires)
• ericsch,I have 505 UX. If I had to describe the sound, as futile as that may be, I... (glupson)
• I owned an older version of those amps the L560 Japanese version. for about a year... (glennewdick)
• @erik_squires   Methinks you just won BINGO.  I have the Luxman E-250 phono amp. a... (hifiman5)
• I found for harbeth owners look out for luxman gear. Best match so far in my exp... (erik_squires)
• I had own many Luxman amps. Since 2009.Now i have the 900u monos.Before i had 509X... (mountainsong)

• My my soul has indeed been psychedelicized by The Chambers Bros and many, many oth... (chrisoshea)
• Duke Ellington / The Beatles / XTC / King Crimson / Zappa / The Dead (chrisoshea)

• I agree with the recs on Buddy Miller Iris Dement (Saw her at the Grand Ole Opry a... (chrisoshea)
• Artists up for a Grammy award may not be the best way to get exposed to new music ... (chrisoshea)

• @cwho1228 From what I have read here from users ...yes. I have no experience though. (aniwolfe)
• Thank you so much for all your advices! I will try to get the Cerious Technology G... (cwho1228)
• Thank you for replying to my question. Since at the moment I leave in Israel, I ac... (gilaad)

• Hello all - I have recently acquired the ND 8006.  Disclaimer - I provide the foll... (negotiatorhog)

• I seriously doubt there's an SMPS in any audio amplifier that's as life threaten... (erik_squires)
• invictus005I seriously doubt there's an SMPS in any audio amplifier that's as life... (kosst_amojan)
• Belles reference 150 v2 class ’B’ amp Well, that certainly IS what is claimed. In... (erik_squires)
• ErikBelles reference 150 v2 class ’B’ ampDavid has started with a clean slate for ... (marqmike)
•      Good thread Erik.      Building your own class D amps is an excellent way to ... (noble100)
• ICEPower and Hypex are some of the best amps on the planet, Well, I wouldn't go T... (erik_squires)

• For non EE types, what sort of equipment would be needed then to get a reasonably ... (imhififan)
• I have never heard of a 12ohm speaker. Guess you need to get in touch with the mfg... (bsmg)
• Bsmg, as I stated in the prior post, the graph provided by the maker of the speake... (recluse)

• sgunther et al who use the Terminator: The most knowledgeable guy I know as regard... (lewm)
• Harold in the barrel and Terry 9. I am also a happy owner of Vic's Terminator and ... (sgunther)

• Some Roku remotes have headphone jacks. For those with Roku, buying a so-equipped ... (rodman99999)

• It's actually well in hand. Handily. (lewm)
• I wish Audiogon would do something about it, it's gotten out of hand. (moemoney)

• I have more time to listened my system this weekend.My amp with Blue fuse sounded ... (alexberger)

• Been retired nine years... The first year was the hardest. Mainly the body doing l... (elizabeth)
• Hi tommylion, glad to hear your enjoying your rig.  I will look forward to hearing... (jetter)
• He is probably too busy listening music. 😉 (barbapapa)
• George,lt is still sounding great. The thing that really stands out to me over the... (tommylion)
• Just wondering how fellow Vermonter tommylion's system is sounding?  Haven't seen ... (jetter)
• Hi dorkwad: I took your advice and called Tim at Perfect Path and he told me that ... (yoby)
• yoby ...I'm going to be placing some E-Cards on my transformers tonight. I'll repo... (oregonpapa)

• @mtj - I have also dome something similar for my own A/V system.I purchased a Blue... (williewonka)

• Funny they look like the Anticable reference designs with only the battery pack. A... (phillyb)

• Thanks.  Yes I've already reached out to a couple of service places, including Wil... (dmormerod)
• Congratulations! I would take nrenter’s advice and look into service. It’s worth t... (tonykay)

• Oh, each and every Bach lover should read Gardiner's  2014,600 page, tome on Bach ... (schubert)
• Thanks  learsfool, I did not know that about Casals ! I'm  in great company . (schubert)

• I’m not sure if it is the same for all Tannoy speakers, but this is from the Kensi... (williewonka)
• Mine are toed-in to cross just behind my head at the listening chair. That's what ... (jburidan)
• @williewonka No, they have some space around them from the corners - about 3.5 fee... (mulveling)

• They are a direct order from Audiomods. Another alternative is Origin Live which m... (jperry)
• @jperry but where do you find Audiomods in US? (audiojan)
• I thought you had a budget of $1,000 - $1,500. The most expensive Audiomods is abo... (jperry)
• @jperry Yes, but finding an audiomods tonearms without paying and arm and a leg se... (audiojan)

• Interconnects with wooden plugs?  Thought I'd seen everything... (turnbowm)

• Your cartridge will be fine into the MC input on your Luxman integrated. No need f... (jperry)

• In two different systems, 8TC sounded better than 4TC.  Music had more flesh on th... (turnbowm)

• Mark the transformer so if you get billed for a new one, you know you got a new on... (noromance)
• I agree it’s looking like the power transformer. Hope to take it in to get looked ... (jkontuly)

• "Cables matterOh boy. I saved this and the next Fact or Fiction for last. This is ... (lak)

• I am not sure that I understand the original point here.  Is the OP saying that MQ... (mahler123)
• I own only one MQA encoded CD: Rebecca Pidgeon's "The Raven" on the Chesky label. ... (dweller)
• @shadorne  interesting...  i haven't compared MQA to hi-res directly, but the late... (waltertexas)
• Another angle on this is that MQA may ensure that no watermarking, with attendant ... (dgarretson)
• MQA introduces a bunch of distortion. I have not heard a single MQA file that is a... (shadorne)
• Not to be the first to comment on my own post, but MJ's "Thriller" and   Daft Punk... (waltertexas)

• @sbank , thanks for the kind words! (ivan_nosnibor)
• +1 @viridian  (noromance)
• Strange you have been in the hobby for 25 years and are just coming to this realiz... (viridian)
• @sns @kahlenz +1 for synergy. You could spend  $10k+ on a boutique single-ended tu... (cellphono)

• "Also can you please advise on why you moved on from the ClassD Audio SDS-440-CS a... (noble100)
• Huge Thanks  noble100  wow i didn't even think about checking out class D amplifi... (daywalker702)
• daywalker702, As I understand it, the Adcom 555 II amps were designed by Nelson Pa... (noble100)

• audiothesis:Two oldies but goodies come to my remeberance, the Museatex Bidat (sti... (audiofun)

• Assuming DSP is used to correct an already well measuring speaker to overcome room... (seasdiamond)

• Tomthiel,A transcription about the Jantzen wax coil’s from a Dutch guy I really tr... (holco)

• Modern TV's are fairly easy to tune around, much easier than big amplifiers sittin... (michaelgreenaudio)
• Doubtful since gigantic panels of glass pretty much demolish anything resembling g... (kosst_amojan)
• Headphones of course are always in the equation. Most of the folks I know have all... (michaelgreenaudio)
• Let's not forget headphones and desktop systems. I'd venture to say more headphone... (erik_squires)
• And look at these Class D threads taking off, good for you guys!There's more, much... (michaelgreenaudio)

• Great info in this thread. I am considering Plinius SA-250 or SA-100 mkII, Edge NL... (kaufman)

• Agree 100%...To a speaker that is capable of showing how an amp with special quali... (prof)
• One thing I will say, I’ve been using a new cartridge this weekend that’s particul... (dhcod)
• I had owned C7es3, M30.1 and now 40 anniversary olive. All good but the 40.2 the p... (mountainsong)
• "Uh. Great. I'll listen to music, thanks very much. "Agree 100%...To a speaker t... (fjn04)

• Can you hear noise (with no music) from your listening position or only up close t... (lowrider57)
• *electric tee(electric multi plug) (mehdikh423)
• I read in my dac guide that if i connect directly to a power socket it will have a... (mehdikh423)
• Well recorded song are very good in my system!What is ac line?Low or high volume i... (mehdikh423)

• I not 100% but I'm don't think coax goes up that high, you may have to try USB (moemoney)

• There was a time when I use to use a Nordost RCA Valhalla cable as a digital cable... (moemoney)

• I've had an X350 for about ten years. Other than on and off I've never seen the me... (monoogan)

• Thanks all. (lordcloud)

• You can refer at  https://thegioinhaccu.com.vn/dan-organ-yamaha.html (dailynhaccu)

• but it’s rather silly if you understand the room to be over 50% of the sound fr... (erik_squires)
• The objectively BEST sample rate for playback ... drum roll please ...Is the one u... (brianlucey)

• There is a Bryston thread which is current - every comment positive. (terry9)
• pass x350.8 + xp22 sounds greatpaid $14k Sounds great - full, clear, fast, musical... (truboneys)
• Do whatever it takes to demo a Bryston 14B cubed amp and a BP 17 cubed preamp. Und... (meadowman)
• Luxman 900U monos. Or stereo amp with matching pre. Excellent. (mountainsong)
• My brothers owns the New Diablo and on his quest over 4 months set out  bringing h... (audioman58)
• I'm not sure where you are in western Canada but I'm In Victoria BC and there are ... (glennewdick)
• Audiotroy, I’d be interested in auditioning T&A, but yes it’s a bit beyond my ... (nyev)
• The T+A gear uses this technique to emulate the musicality of tubes by using speci... (audiotroy)

• Got a chance to audition the Luxman 509X from a great person and dealer locally. F... (freesole)

• I have Melco n1a and Exogal Power DAC (Comet & ION) and the combination produc... (geekster)

• I have owned a pair of redwoods for over a year now and I absolutely love them.I p... (samsca)

• I posted my phone number and am also emailing the 17 customers who are owed produc... (underwoodwally)

• @audiokinesis Thanks Duke. I'll definitly consider taking John on for help. I prob... (nickecb)
• Nikecb, you have chosen excellent drivers that will work well together.  You are o... (audiokinesis)
• @johnk  I have sg505 DX drivers that go down to 200 hz. I'd rather not go with a h... (nickecb)

• @iwinThanks for the input. Yea I went to audition the RELsub yesterday and I have ... (barnettk)

• gbmcleod: Seriously,  " ...NAD integrateds (I have several different models),  CJ/... (allhifi)

• I cannot wait to hear your impressions as I am interested in the same cartridge. I... (aronsss)

• You didn’t let the Apheta 2 break in.  Takes a fair amount of time.  Having experi... (plinko)

• I drilled holes in ivory billiard balls and ran my cable through them every 18" in... (golferjw)

• Yes, you can leave the CD player line out to the preamp, AND use the digital out t... (elizabeth)

• So one tweeter surrounded by seemingly the same size drivers for midrange?  Am I m... (oddiofyl)
• Iron Maiden while enjoying hot tea with milk and some lovely scones.Interesting im... (jtcf)
• LOL, he made it about 29 seconds longer than I would have (boxer12)

• de nada (stevecham)
• consultare a Krell , muchas gracias por sus respuestas  (oswi)

• Men at Work - 'Business as usual', a really great album. Then Stephane Grappelli a... (gawdbless)

• If your PC have windows software download it can be a very big help to the wireles... (ellard354darl)

• @millercardon:  Yeah, capiche. Since when aren't there organisms in a forest? Get ... (stevecham)

• I just want to hear some Gryphon gear.  Looks cool, is very expensive apparently, ... (mechans)
• Thanks for sharing your experience, and you comparison of the Bryston vs Pass.  Wi... (nyev)

• Backlash ... Bad English.Cassette (uberwaltz)
• Bridge of Spies ... T'Pau.Likely never heard of this group who took the name from ... (uberwaltz)
• Bridge over Troubled Water ... Simon & Garfunkel.Vinyl (uberwaltz)

• @cincyjim Also, while you may or not be a spec man, for the cost for >$2000 I’m... (mzkmxcv)
• @mzkmxcv i had other DACs in mindwhat do you recommend?i use a Sony ESD707 CDP and... (cincyjim)

• By analog you mean vinyl? If so, CD has far better dynamic range and accuracy, it ... (mzkmxcv)
• @mzkmxcvasas as to the 10 second thing - I think we are at cross purposes. Simply ... (lohanimal)

• Townshend Audio Allegri + autotransformer passive pre amp (select-hifi)
• OP here - thanks everyone for all the input.  I now have a handful of candidates a... (meiatflask)

• Catalog very thin? I don’t see that. (rvpiano)
• Hmm, I did a free month of IDAGIO and I was distinctly unimpressed m feeling that ... (mahler123)
• Quobuz is still in Beta for us mere mortals....B (gdnrbob)

• Toslink it is then, and the Codex will receive that signal.  Excellent, thank for ... (whitestix)
• I have the OPPO BDT-101CI and it works fine via toslink optical to the Ayre Codex.... (nycjlee)

• Adding a dedicated 20 amp line just for the music. Everywhere I've lived it's one ... (coach59)

• I’ve owned Paradigm Speakers (both the Studio and Signature line), Parasound amps ... (avhifidelity)
• Without a doubt go for the Parasound for all the reasons you mentioned. Plus, it i... (lowrider57)
• The Parasound is in a much higher league than the Emotiva.  I had an Emotiva XDA1 ... (stereo5)
• Thanks johnto! Presently, I am leaning toward the Parasound for the reasons you po... (no2headphones)

• Rereading your post, I see that you want to stream Apple Music to your existing sy... (mahler123)

• Wish there was a Valsalva method for the eyes...we could then make have NFL refs d... (barnettk)
• Just a little sarcasm Erik!   My brain is still intact......mostly....haha (sejodiren)

• I have the PSAUDIO Digital Link 3.  I wouldn’t describe it as bright.  Be aware th... (mahler123)
• Check out borderpatrol   (akiravelvet)
• Listen to the Parasound Z DAC and Schiit. Then if you can find something better in... (erik_squires)

• Harbeth need power regardless what owners or dealer say.The only way i was able to... (mountainsong)
• I’ve been living with some Living Voice Avatar 2’s upgraded to the current drivers... (glennewdick)
• @tswisla +1I am running SHL5+ with tube amp @ 45 watts per channel and somtimes wi... (ericsch)
• Forget about Harbeth with the amp that you have. (tswisla)

• I bought it and yes. Probably the best integrated with built-in DAC for the money ... (mountainsong)

• acman, I lie .I was thinking of Tachibama Womens University , a premier women’s pr... (schubert)

• I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask but leaving it here, just in case:I'... (ganeshnat)

• Burt,Not aware of any other factory upgrades you ought to opt for.  You are in for... (corelli)
• Listening to my Seas Pendragon’s this morning..With a sound stage this great, I’m ... (delta77)

• Thanks (mpomerantz)
• I find VPI tables to be somewhat lacking in sparkle so I'd get the ClearAudio Conc... (noromance)

• I do it by ear. Too high, and sibilance occurs; too low, and bass goes woolly. The... (duddley)

• Your should try to audition the new Aesthetix Mimas. I was startled when I plugged... (joey54)

• Anyone using tube pre amp ? (gryphongryph)

• You may do this IF and only IF the speakers you are driving allow you to separate ... (erik_squires)
• I thought Sound Lab speakers to be one of easier to drive electrostatic speakers. ... (gdnrbob)

• I am really now torn between Allo DigiOne signature or a Mac Mini set up for my di... (ghulamr)

• Anyone using a tru-lift with a Technics SL-1200G? (oldschool1948)

• Hello mikey8811, TThis is an attempt to consolidate my four posts above... Hope it... (guidocorona)

• jasonmcguire,Sorry to come (a few years) late to the party, but after reading your... (klinerm)

• Upgrade from a Def tech sound field 15 to JL F112 v2 and realized everything I had... (gillatgh)