wester17

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Maggie 1.7i's lack detail. Ideas?
The first thing you should do is upgrade the fuse and jumper with a silver fuse and jumper. I did this to my 1.7i's and it made a very noticeable difference. And it will cost you less than $100. Start there.   
The hunt is over
I'm certain I'm almost there. I just need one more improvement. If I upgrade my DAC to an R2R I'm certain I'll be done...at least I'm almost certain....some what certain....kinda certain........  
Primaluna?
+1 for Primaluna. I started with a used Prologue One and later upgraded to a Prologue Premium. I have been very pleased with my Primaluna amps. In addition to driving my Harbeths, they also handle my hard to drive Maggie 1.7i’s without breaking a... 
Primaluna?
+1 for Primaluna. I started with a used Prologue One and later upgraded to a new Prologue Premium. I have been very pleased with my Primaluna amps. In addition to driving my Harbeths, they also handle my hard to drive Maggie 1.7i’s without breaki... 
How are most audiophiles going from streamers to DACS
I've done comparisons between optical and coax connections from my Node 2i, and in my system the coax easily sounds better. Coax sounds more natural, and has less digital glare.  
What Integrated Amp do You use
Like some of the others, I vote for Primaluna. I have a Prologue Premium, and before that, a Prologue One. Since moving into tubes, I just can't be happy with solid state anymore. I've tried, but it just doesn't work for me. Keep those tubes a rol... 
Tubes for Magnepan’s.
I drive my Maggie 1.7i’s with a Primaluna Prologue Permium (45 watts using EL34 tubes) and they sound marvelous. I just don’t understand all of this talk about tubes not being able to drive Maggies. When I ordered a set of LRS speakers from Magnep... 
Which speakers did you find bright, fatiguing or just disappointing in some way?
I agree with those who think the B&Ws are too bright. I've owned one pair and heard others, and I just can't listen to them very long. Other's love them, so to each his own. I find I have issues with a lot of metal dome tweeters. I prefer, and... 
For those that use an external DAC with node 2i
I used the Node 2i internal DAC for a number of months when I fist got it, but once I ran it though my Benchmark DAC 1, there was a significant difference in detail, sound stage, and holographic imagery.  Everything just opened up more. You're des... 
I was told to put Kitty Litter in my new speaker stands. Was he joking?
Renowned speaker designer Andrew Jones uses kitty litter in his stands at the audio shows. If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me. I put lead shot in the bottom of mine, then filled them with kitty litter. Works great! 
What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities?
Ahh yes! The audio merry-go-round. I’m truly ready to get off. Over the past two weeks I have sold three sets of speakers and a tube amplifier. The basement looks so much more uncluttered now! It actually feels good!  
Warm romantic & detailed
I've recently been looking for the same type of speaker you're describing, and I'm being drawn to the Harbeths that have been mentioned. I have a pair of Tektons, but recently replaced them with Maggie 1.7i's. The Tektons are indeed neutral and de... 
What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system?
Michael McDonald, "I Can Let Go Now" 
Whats your favourite track to play to the non hi-fi visitor?
If you want to dazzle your guest with an unforgettable audio experience that gives them an expansive sound stage and presentation like they’ve never heard before, play Wilson Phillips, “Good Vibrations” from their album “Dedicated.” It impresses e... 
1st Album you Ever Owned?
The Beatles -- A Hard Day's Night. My Dad joined the Columbia Record Club, and with his initiatory set of free records, he let me choose one. It was no contest. My second LP was a collection of hits offered by mega-radio station KOMA. I lived on a...