marco1
Responses from marco1
| Best Amplifier for LS3/5a Something like an Atma-Sphere OTL and 15ohm speakers are a great match. Would not recommend placing them under your bed though. | |
| USB connection to DAC: multi stage improvement @antigrunge2 sorry bout that😎 | |
| Seeking a New Power Conditioner Power cords are definitely part of the equation. A good power cord to the distributor is a must as it also is powering all the components plugged into it. The better audioquest power cords, if maybe you’ll consider their cords as well are quite ... | |
| USB connection to DAC: multi stage improvement @mclinnguy yep you have to be careful. As their disclaimer always reminds you, AI can make mistakes too. I have found more often that not though that they are usually right on with their advice. I particularly like when they give you the mechanic... | |
| 2026 best deal in audiophile class D stereo amp? Listening to my Atmasphere Class D amps now that the weather is warming up. Normally use their S30 OTL. I must say every time I put the Class D amps back in they seem to sound still better. I’m a tube guy too, but….. | |
| USB connection to DAC: multi stage improvement @mclinnguy if you haven’t already, try asking AI about the whys and wherefore of digital audio. Depending on your questions I think you’ll be amazed at the answers. I know I was. | |
| USB connection to DAC: multi stage improvement Similar to what audphile1 reports, I have also found that less can be better than more. At least it has in my case. I have also found that good digital cables have a major impact. | |
| In search of low powered tube amp that isn’t overly hot I’d be looking for something single ended (two power tubes and one or two drivers) that uses EL34, 6l6, 6550 tubes, etc. Typically they do not put out a lot of power, but then you don’t need too much power. I use one in a small room during summe... | |
| First Watt SIT 5 matched with Devore O Babys @drambuiequillhill for tube warmth you’ll need a tube amp. Atma-Sphere responded but didn’t mention his S30. I’ve heard the O’Baby’s with the S30. It was a very nice combination but for the “best” tube presentation imo a tube preamp will also b... | |
| Denafrips Terminator Plus/Gaia compatibility Sorry, no suggestions, but have you tried contacting the Texas repair facility? It does seem strange that Vinshine kind of “through up their arms” when you contacted them. Maybe it’s a round about way of telling you the units are not compatible ... | |
| Speaker ideas for KR Audio Antares that aren't Klipsch or Horns...? I’m running QLN Prestige One (monitors) right now in a small room with 5w of single ended tube power. Volume levels in the high 60’s to low 70’s. They are wonderfully smooth, laid back and very musical speakers. Very nice low end too. The QLN m... | |
| PSVANE Mfg Co replaced my older 6SN7 CV-181 TII tubes @decooney you probably don’t remember but we’ve discussed packaging in the past. I don’t believe packaging was an issue with any of these tubes or shipments though. The PSVANE tubes were purchased directly from them and shipped directly from Chin... | |
| Is my new amp TOO GOOD? If you did the upgrade program I’m assuming you went through a Mac dealer. I’d be talking to the dealer or Mac directly if you haven’t already, and if you have what do they say? | |
| PSVANE Mfg Co replaced my older 6SN7 CV-181 TII tubes @decooney since you brought this thread back to life I thought I’d also update a couple of my previous comments. Regarding PSVANE and my Summit 6sn7’s unfortunately they continue to die a premature death. To date I have 2 tubes left from 3 diffe... | |
| Cables & streamers Not surprising. Seems like many/most DAC’s are balanced and sound better with XLR cables. |