rbodner

Responses from rbodner

D'agostino amplifiers: where's the beef?
I really enjoy my Concert Fidelity 200 FX monobloc amps 
What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby?
Accidentally bumping the stylus on my Lyra Delos cartridge and knocking it off.... ended up trading it in for credit and purchasing Lyra Kleos 
Need preamp recommendation
Concert Fidelity tube preamp is one of the greatest preamps produced.check out reviews.here is one for sale - great price.https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649437258-concert-fidelity-cf080ls-tube-preamplifier/ 
What's the best non-DAC streamer?
After turning many streamers I got the Aurender W20. Blows everything else out of the water. 
Best CD player under $2000
I second Electrocompanient  
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
The most transparent preamp I have heard is Concert Fidelity CF-080LSX2.  Can find on used market for great prices.Here is an old review:http://v2.stereotimes.com/post/the-concert-fidelity-cf080lsx2-hybrid-preamplifier 
Lumin or Aurender
I moved from an Aurender X100L to a W20 and the sound quality is a world of improvement - same DAC for both. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Traveling Wilburys and the Jayhawks  
Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?
I personally love that combination. I am running a concert fidelity CF-080LXV2 with 2 Concert Fidelity 200-FX amps. The tubes are on the back of the pre-amplifier and accessible so it is designed for rolling in different tubes. 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
My favorite Preamp is Concert Fidelity CF-080LSX by Masataka Tsuda 
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
I love my concert fidelity cf-080LSX made by Masataka Tsuda 
Considering A SS amplifier
I love my solid state Concert Fidelity 200FX amps.  
Comparison of latest DAC chips
I really enjoy my Metrum Pavane. I feel it keeps me a warmAnalog turntable type sound. 
Matching Gear matter to you?
 I have a tubed preamp and solid state monoboc amps (Concert Fidelity) and different brand DAC (Metrum Pavane), server (Aurender), phono amp (Audio Research). They sound great together. In my opinion part of the fun of the hobby is to find product... 
Matching Gear matter to you?
I would suggest that the preamplifier and amplifier(s) come from the same manufacturer. In my opinion the other pieces can picked based on your preferred sound and features. Rarely will one company make all types of products that you will prefer.