jburidan
Responses from jburidan
| Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC I would think Bricasti is a solid second-tier performer, in that it tries to squeeze as much as possible from a Sabre chip. But why pay more for less at this point, knowing what FPGA can do? | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" Ditto, never had that issue. | |
| Tube amp suggestions mate with Audionote pre and Tannoy gold monitors Art Audio Jota HC is a good choice for 300B SET sound with plenty of reserve power headroom at 24 watts per channel. Look for used at your price point. | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" Here's my advice:If you are a billionaire, buy $$$ DAC, since you can afford to throw it away when the next $$$$ DAC becomes available, and then throw that one away when the next $$$$$ DAC is released, $$$$$$, $$$$$$$, $$$$$$$$, $$$$$$$$$, $$$$$$$... | |
| Vandersteen 5 You got yourself some good speakers, Enjoy! | |
| Can you live with your current speaker until you die? shkong78: Thanks, I'll invite you for a visit and listening session, if I win :) | |
| Can you live with your current speaker until you die? Yes, unless I win the lottery, in which case I'll buy a pair of Tannoy Westminster Royal GR speakers, and a home big enough to house them :) | |
| Anyone used these audio ceramic slow blow fuses from Littlefuse? Yes, I use them. | |
| Anyone used these audio ceramic slow blow fuses from Littlefuse? Yes, I use them. | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" Yes, Ted Smith is a genius whose name will live in hi-fi history. | |
| Suggestions on speakers I dislike B&W speakers. The ones I've heard -- even the top of the line -- have always sounded boxy and congested. I doubt they take much pride in their products, because the company has been around for a long time and has not achieved much. T... | |
| Is the grass greener on the other side? Tannoy Prestige speakers are the closest thing to perfection. Nothing else comes close IME. But they are expensive. I always recommend saving money until you can afford a pair new or used. | |
| Cannot find perfect sound I like KEF point-source DC drivers. | |
| Best Preamp New or Used up to $3,000 ?? If you don't use vinyl, the Cary SLP05 is divine, and sometimes can be had used in your price range. | |
| Popular DAC that is known for its warm-ish sound? PS Audio DirectStream DAC makes redbook CD sound better than vinyl. Not sure if that means warm, but it's high-fidelity to the max, IMHO. |