larshepping

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Schiit Saga+...What’s the point of the tube?
My amp has an input impedance of 100k ohms. I’m not sure what that means vis-a-vis the Saga+. With the tube engaged, the Saga has an output impedance of 180 ohms. In passive mode, it has variable impedance with a maximum of 4.8k ohms. If someone m... 
DAC Burn-In Question
I heard he’s still burning it in 🔥. 
Schumann Resonator
Earlier in the thread I suggested optimism or confirmation bias accounted for the perceived benefits of homeopathy and resonators. I hope it is coincidence that you woke up with headaches. But FOR GOODNESS SAKE don’t put dodgy electronics under yo... 
Recommend a dac that contributes to system for tight bass
Change an engine because it doesn’t sound right.. See how funny that sounds. Change the muffler?Something else is wrong like, get a tone control, and don’t compare analog to digital, ya can’t. One you will like, and one is better, not the same thi... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
“White hot stamper”So the seller has a stamping machine? Because the stamper is that which does the stamping.A “white hot stamping” would be a record very well stamped by a white hot stamper.”My white hot stamper produces white hot stampings” vs. ... 
Tube virgin looking for tube amp under $3k
I have to say my head is really spinning. If this site allowed stickies on forums, this should be at the top for all the newbs like me. This is a really comprehensive list of manufacturers and products. @bpoletti If I posted about the best amp in ... 
Tube virgin looking for tube amp under $3k
I appreciate all of these opinions and insights. I guess now I have to figure out how much amp/watts is just right for my speakers. For example, those Rogue pieces are nice but 100wpc is a lot for my sensitive speakers and medium sized room. But h... 
Tube virgin looking for tube amp under $3k
Cary SLI-80 sure is gorgeous to look at. Is 80WPC too much for 95dB sensitive speakers? Though it’s only 40WPC in triode mode so there’s that.... 
Tube virgin looking for tube amp under $3k
Thanks for the suggestions so far. Is there more I can read about Raven somewhere?I saw the Atmasphere in the classifieds. That’s $4k without tubes and it ships from Indonesia of all places.DeKay: speakers are Omegas. Single driver. Room is modest... 
Decware: a worthwhile option?
I guess when I posted this last night I had just gotten done cruising through the Decware forums where there’s a pretty high level of something verging on a secret society/cult of folks who are deep into Dec-world and all of their products. Lookin... 
Schiit Freya+ or Saga+? Vidar or Aegir?
Thanks for all the input!My speakers only have one pair of binding posts so bi-wiring or bi-amping isn’t an option, alas. So how does one find out or determine the output voltage of a component? In my head all components are at a standard voltage ... 
Schiit Freya+ or Saga+? Vidar or Aegir?
Interesting. I really struggled to find someone with the Saga/Aegir pairing but lo and behold, here you are. I hope you don’t mind a few questions!—What is the sensitivity rating of your speakers?—What have you noticed about tube mode in Saga+? I’... 
Schiit Freya+ or Saga+? Vidar or Aegir?
Thanks, guys. Aegir it is. I noticed that stock issue with the Freya+. I’ve read around on Audiogon and it looks like some people are already waiting months for backorders so who knows when I could expect one if I ordered it today.