spenav
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| I am so happy..... @cakyol Very cheap system: B & W speakers, $1200 server…In some parts of the world, this would be considered extravagant luxury. But as long as you are happy, life’s short 😀 | |
| Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help @crandell25 I mostly stream tidal so I don't necessarily need to pay extra for CD ripping or file storage capabilities Thus no need for a server. The addition of a server will have no positive effect on sound quality. Swapping THIS server ... | |
| Tamper Resistant Duplex Outlets I would think that all hospital grade outlets are. | |
| Power Cables and Wall Sockets It would make a lot of sense for someone to start investing in a dedicated power line before even considering expensive power cords. Vince Galbo of MSB Technology has it right: ”The single biggest goal in improving audio is to install heavier gau... | |
| Class A or Class D solid-state amplifiers (modern designs) @holmz Same applies to AGD. | |
| whole house surge protector It’s a great idea. Mine starts at the power company meter with a device that looks like a ring. They charge a couple of bucks extra per month for it. After that I had my electrician install a whole house surge protector at the electrical panel, th... | |
| Cassette decks. How good can it get? …so I have been acquiring quite a stack of cassettes…I enjoy the sound. ’Nough said. | |
| Will I benefit from a subwoofer with 20Hz speakers? We might be able to help you but first you have to tell us what problem you are trying to fix. What are you missing? What’s bordering you? Do you have enough bass? Help us help you. I hope I don’t come out as being brash. The subject is very de... | |
| What is an audiophile? Are you an audiophile? I think everyone here is an audiophile. Whether your communication reveals your knowledge or your hubris has nothing to do with it. This is your personality. @mahgister Have you ever tried to factor in the cost of the time you spent perfecting... | |
| Class A or Class D solid-state amplifiers (modern designs) @bigkidz Thanks for the reply. I have one last question: have any of your creations been reviewed by a third party outsider with no horse in the race, like a magazine? I am asking this because if you only listen to and compare your amps in your... | |
| Buying used vs new speakers from a technology perspective Yep, I agree with @cd318. There hasn’t been much done to speaker design recently; same as pre-amp, in my opinion. Some improvement here and there but nothing dramatic. | |
| Tweaks, money pit or real value? True that. Some calls it expectation bias. It’s a real thing. That’s why I always subtract the tweak after a while to confirm that it was really doing something. At the end, one realizes that few tweaks actually work. My experience is that those w... | |
| Class A or Class D solid-state amplifiers (modern designs) @jonwatches1 I have been using the AGD Audion mono for a few months and am still happy with it. Give them a try within your budget and you will be able assess for yourself. Most companies have a generous return policy. Good luck. | |
| Class A or Class D solid-state amplifiers (modern designs) @jonwatches1 Check this one out, the reviews are very encouraging though I haven’t listened personally: https://orchardaudio.com/shop/ols/products/bsc-mplfr | |
| Class A or Class D solid-state amplifiers (modern designs) @bigkidz OK, so your amps at least to your ears are better. Fair enough. My question to you then is: what other amp(s) do you feel compare(s) favorably to your amps? |