jayrossi13
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| Jazz in Japan Japan has cafes called Jazz Kissa dedicated to playing Jazz on vintage/high end systems. https://insheepsclothinghifi.com/tokyo-jazz-kissa/ | |
| Music Servers In my system, I prefer the sound of locally stored music on an Antipodes K50 server/streamer. My digital front-end, network devices, and cabling are high quality equipment that is configured correctly. | |
| Cable Enthusiasts. When it comes to cables it’s about quality and matching. THOUGHTS? I agree with the earlier thought that certain cables are a better match for certain gear. My approach has been to mix and match cables till I find the best synergy. In my system I have Shunyata Omega and Jorma Statement for the key components; I... | |
| Integrated that blew you away I have the T+A PA 3100 HV, its tone, layering, and control are phenomenal in my system. It replaced a Hegel H590, which is hard to beat at the preowned price of less than $5K. | |
| FYI - QoBuz Hi Fi partner playlists @hgeifman - Thanks for the tip, I didn't know these playlist existed prior to reading your post. | |
| Antipodes Audio - K22 G4 While not exactly what you’re looking for, I upgraded from a Zenith Mk 3/Phoenix USB to an Antipodes K50 G4. In my system, with my ears, the K50 was a significant upgrade (clarity, realism, separation.) over the Innuos gear. I also like that th... | |
| Japanese tube amps. Wavac, Air Tight, Audio Tekne, Komuro etc. @inna I found four systems, including my own, that have Air Tight paired with Harbeth. It's everything you'd expect from a good tube setup. Here's my system: https://www.audiogon.com/systems/6378 | |
| VT-52, Yamamoto Sound Craft I agree with @jond 's comments. I've owned 45, 2A3, and 300B amps--and, in my system/with my ears, found the 2A3 to have the best qualities of the 45 and 300Bs. I used these amps with Klipsch CW4, which have a claimed sensitivity of 102dB @ 2.... | |
| Japanese tube amps. Wavac, Air Tight, Audio Tekne, Komuro etc. I owned an Air Tight ATM-2, which was used to drive Harbeth SHL5+ speakers. It was the best tube amp I've ever owned; the sound and build quality are exceptional. I'd love to pick another ATM-2 up someday, but you rarely see good quality units o... | |
| Antipodes K22 vs Innuos Pulsar I've owned the Innuos Zenith Mk 3 and currently own an Antipodes K50 G4, so I definitely agree with verdantaudio comments on player software of choice. The Innuos Sense software is fantastic, I actually like the search capabilities much better tha... | |
| Top 10 Live Albums David Bowie - David Live from 1974. | |
| Top 10 Live Albums Harry Belafonte - Belafonte at Carnegie Hall Excellent live performances from April 19th and 20th, 1959. | |
| Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables? I really like the Black Magic Ultra from Mad Scientist. This review from Hifi Advice compares the Black Magic Ultra to the FTA Sinope you mention in your original post. https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/cables-reviews/reviews-digital-cab... | |
| Korneff or similar 45 I owned a Korneff 45, which was a fantastic amp. Alan Eaton's amp are, in my humble opinion, equally impressive. https://www.alaneatonamplifiers.com/ | |
| Do you have a perfect digital marriage? Antipodes K50 G4 --> Jorma AES/EBU --> EMM DV2 DAC. The sound is the best I've had in my system. The network is optimized as well; Paul Pang Quad Switch --> Reiki SuperSwitch Master Pro. |