uncleang
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| Audiophile Equipment Nakamichi is perhaps the legacy brand I miss the most. That's why I've spent quite a bit refurbishing my Nakamichi PA-7A MKII amp & CA-7A pre-amp. | |
| Car audio - not a topic? FYI: I have a 2016 BMW 428ix coupe with H/K system (16 speakers + equalizer + class D amps). Also have a brand new 2026 Mazda CX30 with Bose system (12 speakers + Bose spacial enhancements). With everything set flat the H/K system wins by a hug... | |
| 2026 best deal in audiophile class D stereo amp? This company flies under the radar but has excellent, well engineered products. https://www.cymaxdigital.com/en/product/catena-19.html | |
| What head shell is a good match for the Nagaoka MP-500 cart on Technics 1200G I repeat. What is wrong with the Technics headshell? My answer: nothing. I agree. | |
| My thoughts on my first Class D amp For under CDN $4000 (US $3000) shipped they’re really hard to beat value wise. One could easily spend three times that and not receive half the SQ. The only other amps that I can think of that deliver at this level are the Buckeye Purifi and Cyma... | |
| Do you buy used carts/needles? Is it risky? My first AT OC9 was a used cart which I bought from a reputable audio dealer in the late 90’s. It probably had less than 100 hours on it., it sounded great. Still have it, it was superseded by an OC9ML, and a few years ago by an AT 33PTG/II . | |
| Infinity History. No mention of the Infinity Monitor Jr.'s I purchased new for $600 in 1976. | |
| MM to MC - Stunned - Please explain the noise difference... If you are go down the Linn path, My suggestion is to find one with a decent Ittok arm and at least a re-capped Valhalla power supply. The Basik arm is not good enough for more expensive cartridges. You mean the Basik arm is not expensive enou... | |
| Should Room Acoustics be an Audiogon ‘topic’? If it is acceptable for topics on other audio components to include unique and subjective advice, judgement, etc. It may be acceptable but I'm not a proponent of anyone judging SQ based on their personal biases on someone else's system and pre... | |
| Should Room Acoustics be an Audiogon ‘topic’? Given that 50% of what we hear is an aggregate of room reflections, I believe it should be addressed more frequently in our discussions. That said, keep in mind that every situation is unique and subjective, therefor any suggestions given should ... | |
| listening volume? I sit 16' away from my speakers, and I listen at 70-80 db at that distance.. | |
| How old were you when audio gear first caught your interest? Fall of 1959: I was visiting my Aunt & Uncle in PA... just 10 years old. My Aunt said "if you want to say hi to your uncle you'll have to wait till he's through listening to his music". He was in the basement I could hear the sound, so I sn... | |
| Uber Amps - Are they worth it? I watched the video. This guy needs to learn how to budget. | |
| Have a bug for a new (to me) integrated Careful OP: those bugs tend to bite you in the ass. | |
| Striking a balance between musicality and resolution It’s a moving target based on an individual’s taste/hearing. One person’s “musical” or “natural” could easily be another’s “harsh” or “veiled.” I think you’ve hit on what is the “art” of becoming a happy audiophile, which is identifying and fin... |