bigkidz
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| tube noise - 2 questions Like atmasphere mentioned change the tube. Clean the pins and the tube socket. If using a new tube and you still hear the noise and after wiggling the tube the noise comes and goes then probably replace the tube socket. Happy Listening. | |
| How good's your hearing I would love anyone in the NYC area to bring over their class D amps to show me what I am missing. PLEASE! Recently had the NuForce amps in my system with upgraded 5V power supplies. The owner was kind enough to stop by and let me hear them. ... | |
| Counterpoint SA-11 Manual Faceplates are rare to find. They can be made by your local metal manufacturer but I am not sure if you want to bother. Remotes are even rarer to find. I can repair and modify any audio component and work on Counterpoint components usually 3/4 ... | |
| Are DAC's overpriced? It all depends on what you want your system to sound like. If you can use a soldering iron then change a few parts in your CD and pre and see what happens. Most of the DACs I have heard in the $2K to $5K range really don't float my boat. They v... | |
| A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio @akg_ca (1) Since everything in this crazy hobby is built to a level commensurate with its price-point, I have never yet seen ANY $2K DAC match -- much less "crush" -- a $10K-$12K DAC....full stop. And I’ve attended numerous audio fest paloozas wi... | |
| Used Market Savings vs. The Dealer Experience IMO please do not use a dealer if you plan on buying used gear. TO me that is not a good way to be. I do repair work for a few dealers and I still don't bother them to show me things unless I invite a bunch of people to their showroom, buy the p... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? @georgehifi I definitely don’t think there’s a need to wait for GaN semiconductor technology to ’trickle down’. As I believe you’ve already discovered, good class D performs exceptionally well. But it still does not compete with the best linear am... | |
| Thinking of upgrading from pass labs x250 @adg101 the Counterpoint I am referring to is really no longer a Counterpoint once you upgrade the unit with bi-polar transistors, chokes, resistors, caps, etc. Then at the price point you will in with the other amps in the price range and possib... | |
| Thinking of upgrading from pass labs x250 There are a number of things you can do for the Dude preamp. My friend has one and he did a few things. Upgrade the 6SN7 tubes to Shuguang CV-181 tubes, upgrade the volume control to a KHOZMO ACOUSTICS volume control, change the output caps to e... | |
| Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K) @gdnrbob - Yep I purchased the 5As so I'm moving on up! | |
| If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money Anyone in the NYC area? I would live to hear one. Or is there a way to hear one in my own system with a trial period? I don't buy anything based upon anyone's recomdation anymore. Not that I don't trust any of you but I don't. | |
| Is the NuPrime CDT 9 Pro a Best Kept Secret? For those of you using the Jay transport what are you referring to when you say that it's built like a tank? What are you referring to? What comparisons to other transports in similar price range? How did it differ from the CEC models? Thanks | |
| Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K) I'm gonna be selling a pair of Vandersteen 5s soon easy to drive adjustable bass for any room and they sound fantastic | |
| Full range tower speakers with bass under $10k Will be selling a pair of Vandersteen 5 s soon. Just saying | |
| Paradigm Persona series If you are in the NYC area come hear my Vandersteen model 5s. Just bought the model 5As so I will be selling the 5s cheap. They sound amazing. Can't wait to hear the difference. Happy listening |