ghasley
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| PS Audio - DEEP discounts on complete systems @faustuss They are probably having financial issues. Didn’t Paul McGowen recently announce his departure? Unfair and inaccurate. PSAudio by all accounts remains a strong and solid business. Paul McGowan remains integral in the operation and i... | |
| Do Audiophiles Hear Real Differences, or Are They Justifying Expensive Purchases? I had a great professor in graduate school who shared this early...he explained that "halfway through reading my paper, he was certain it might be an A+ effort for content, however, my inability to communicate with respectful brevity and restraint... | |
| Which music software(s) or apps do you use on your computer or smartphone? @frank009 Which smart phone or computer connected to what dac into what amplifier into what speakers? | |
| Which music software(s) or apps do you use on your computer or smartphone? What gear do you have and I will then share what I know about the software applicable to your setup. | |
| Which music software(s) or apps do you use on your computer or smartphone? Are you a troll? Perhaps you could share your equipment being used since each digital platform is unique in the software its capable of using. | |
| Audio Note speakers @tvad +1 | |
| Audio Note speakers No offense intended toward anyone, however, if someone says Audio Note UK speakers sound anything like the Snell's they don't know what they are talking about. Anyone who says they are built the same, they don't know what they are talking about. ... | |
| New speakers or new car? @hilde45 is right. neither purchase new is very wise…both depreciate from new at an alarming rate. But preowned for both, pay cash, never utilize debt and that way you can enjoy both. | |
| How not to buy a DAC -- an audiofool journey @essrand What a terrific writing style. Intelligent, fun, concise as necessary and so, so applicable to so many. Looking forward to your next article. | |
| Phono Stage with XLR outs @audphile1 In the event you remain open to try solid state, the Austin Audioworks “The Black Swan” is extraordinary, and then at its price new it is a stone cold bargain. I owned one as, like you, I decided to dip my toes back in to analog. As i... | |
| Prices of Records/Vinyl in 2025 @dseltz Discogs is your friend. The iPhone app allows you to know exactly what you have and more importantly, you can search what you are looking at in store and compare prices. I also use the Vinyl box app and you can scan barcodes etc so you can... | |
| Why do you listen to records? Every recording has an optimal format. Depends on how it was recorded, how it was mic’d, for which medium it was mastered. Pick that one and enjoy. | |
| Prices of Records/Vinyl in 2025 @dayglow +1 @speedthrills What album(s) were you buying on vinyl and what caused you to purchase it? Reviews are available for EVERYTHING these days and which pressing to buy Youtube videos are in abundance. If you think about it in proper c... | |
| $6k for DAC/Pre/Power Amp for Audio Note ANE/LX @marco1 The AI summary is unsurprisingly incorrect. The OTO (Level One) is a push-pull amplifier utilizing the 6005 power tube. The OTO SE and SE Signature/Silver Signature (Level Two) utilizes the EL84 power tube. @regaflush917 The SORO is ... | |
| $6k for DAC/Pre/Power Amp for Audio Note ANE/LX How old are your speakers assuming you purchased preowned? I have not heard the Synthesis gear but @larryi and @waltersalas use them and I highly respect their ears. With that said, the OTO Phono SE Signature is a pretty safe bet and can be yo... |