bigkidz
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| Who makes great active preamps ? Tube or solid state or hybrid. Depends on the sound you are looking for. Many mentioned above are very good preamps. I prefer point-to-point wiring and custom parts that most of the above do not offer. Then there is tube types such as 12AX7, 6DJ8, 6SN7 and direct heated trio... | |
| Differences between cd transports? Um parts quality and power supply add to why one sounds better than the other, then there is the laser, plus tray loading or top clamp. For example, a few CD transports have a separate power supply like the old Audiomeca and Metronome ones. You ... | |
| Am I deaf? @mzkmxcv"Oppo has very good DACs, so you aren’t deaf, a cream of the crop $200 DAC and cream of the crop $20,000 DAC sound more similar than you might believe"What $20K DAC are you referring to? I am interested to know.Happy Listening. | |
| We are buying and reviewing gear all wrong I understand your post but what I don't understand is all the different recommendations and advice that I read about here on Audiogon. For example, I have heard some of the equipment that I see recommended such as for this price X brand is a no b... | |
| Vinyl***What If*** I have posted this before but my partner and I built an expensive phono stage 3olb separate power supply. It is just stunning. I am not a vinyl guy but it crushed our DHT DAC. What a natural sound. Funny thing is we are using a TT with a MM mi... | |
| 3 things I learned from using MANY interconnect cables @geoffkait he lost his marbles a long long time ago!Here’s one for you. Bill has ten marbles. Paul takes three of Bill’s marbles. John takes two of Bill’s marbles and two of Paul’s marbles. Then he gives two back to Bill. How long before Bill lose... | |
| One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All.... Class A amp that I build!Game Over.Happy Listening. | |
| New speakers? No thanks. @tomic601 - just posted pictures of the components my partner and I build. Let me know what you think. | |
| New speakers? No thanks. @tomic601 thanks also built a DHT preamp, a 6SN7 preamp and a killer phono stage Very nice they are reference quality compared to the local dealer offerings.@2psyop AMEN. | |
| New speakers? No thanks. @tomic601 Wish I was closer but the guy I purchased the 5As from got the 7s. He told me that he did not feel the 5 Carbons was worth the extra funds so he go the 7s. I was never really that impressed with the overall sound until we brought my DA... | |
| New speakers? No thanks. @Bigboltz@tomic601where are you people located? I'm in the NYC area. I just picked up a pair of Vandersteen 5As to replace my 5s. Have not set them up yet maybe this weekend. The person I purchased them from upgraded to the 7s. I brought over... | |
| HELP!!! I need a “GOOD-CHEAP” preamp solution??? The simple easy answer:Find a nice used Counterpoint SA-2000 on eBay replace with some good tubes such as JJ Telsla 6DJ8s for starters and enjoy. From there you can upgrade the unit with a few resistors, capacitors, volume control and then tube re... | |
| 3 things I learned from using MANY interconnect cables @geoffkaitJohnny has 5 apples, Suzie has 3, how many apples does Bob have?Summit your answer to win a cable comparison!Happy Listening! | |
| Is the NuPrime CDT 9 Pro a Best Kept Secret? A bunch of us got together and compared the NuPrime Transport to an old Rega Apollo. For overall musicality, the Rega was an easy winner. The Nu had a slightly more detailed sound but for listening pleasure, the Rega was hands down better in that ... | |
| Audioquest Eagle Eye Digital Cable - What Next Thanks for the replies. |