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| Herron or ? Stock Herron tubes may sound a bit dry in some systems. Simple tube rolling can get you what you are seeking. | |
| Herron VTPH-2A or Manley Chinook mk II phonostage Agreed So glad I got my Herron VTPH-2A 2 years ago. Using it with an Ortophon MC A95 on a much modded WTL Amadeus. I am consistently astounded by what I hear from this setup. No need to look for anything anymore. It's a DIRTYROTTENSHAME that t... | |
| Considering simplifying my system... talk me down (or whatever) DO NOT DO IT.If there were reasons that mandated it, yes and only then.Been there, done that @66. Thankfully I did not sell off the big rig in my attempt. | |
| Hana SL vs AT Art 9 Still seeking info/insight from someone with direct experience listening to Hana ML and AT ART9 in same system.TIA | |
| Researching value of two pairs of hi-end speakers Just took a peek at the ESD Acoustics site. Wow!http//www.esdacoustics.com/index.php/about.html Would really help if you could post a photo of the speakers here. From what I have seen on the ESD site they must be something very special. | |
| Hana SL vs AT Art 9 Interesting Jeff.The reviews I've found comparing Hana SL/ML have noted substantially better sonics from the ML.Of course, one person's "substantial" may not be substantial to another. ;-) | |
| Hana SL vs AT Art 9 This should maybe be a new thread, but:How about the Hana ML vs AT ART9?These two carts are very closely priced and I expect closer in performance.i own and love the ART9 though the buzz on the Hana ML sure does have me quite curious. Ideally look... | |
| Best tonearm for London Reference Cartridge I second Rolanda’s post and recommendation of the pairing with a Well Tempered Amadeus turntable/tonearm. I’ve used my WTA with a London Decca Super Gold for several years. As I’ve stated on other occasions “a match made in heaven.” | |
| Best DAC to go with Aurender N100H? Primaluna’s new DAC offering “sounds” like it may be right up your alley. | |
| I've never believed much in cables, that said... (USB) Now that you have determined that USB cables do matter, this one will blow your mind: https://stordiau.com/collections/cables-and-more-snakes-oil/products/lush-2-usb-audio-cable?variant=12779952701549 | |
| Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life! This quote from Beavis tidily sums it up: "Know what they say Butt-Head: You can’t polish a turd" | |
| Has any inexpensive Asian DAC manufacturer harnessed the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO Chip? Just checked out the new Musical Paradise DAC you mentioned.Equipped the way I'd prefer it comes to $1500 .... BUT IMO it very well may be a contender that will hold its own with the best DACs out there. Thanks for the heads up.http://www.musicalp... | |
| Why do Asian looks for old Wadia CDP at high price? An audio bud of mine has a multi-thousand buck Wadia he’s forced to use as a doorstop because the broken drive cannot be sourced. | |
| Has any inexpensive Asian DAC manufacturer harnessed the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO Chip? Thanks.After years of exposure I make it a point to disregard that particular source, a point I will not argue. | |
| Has any inexpensive Asian DAC manufacturer harnessed the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO Chip? Please provide specifics regarding test: What unit, when done, by whom, test procedures, etc.There has been a plethora of anti-Audio GD trolling in forums recently. Your post bears a strong resemblance to these posts.I've owned a couple of Audio-G... |