kahlenz
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| Budget/value SS power amp recommendation Cosmetics irrelevant? Crown XLS 1002 at $299. Those pro amps do well with low efficiency speakers. I would not use them for high efficiency speakers (hiss). The fans are variable and virtually silent. The fans probably will not even switch on w... | |
| Recommendations for CDP < $300 I would consider RIPing your CDs (ALAC or FLAC). There are any number of ways to stream to your hifi, wired and wireless (a Chromecast Audio can be had for $25). Try Roon. | |
| Another Speaker Recommendation Request Non-fatiguing with excellent imaging? I would audition Magnaplanars and Harbeths. They are different, but I suspect (if you are of a certain maturity, and can live with sensible bass levels) you might find them highly satisfying. Pipe and slipp... | |
| Speakers under $5000 maintained a reputation for quality sound over the last 15 years. I'll second the Phase Techs. I have the PC 60 speakers (with subwoofer with built-in crossover) and they sound great. I did replace the drivers several years ago (the foam surrounds had deteriorated) – the good folks at Phase Tech had them for a... | |
| My experience after lost of 20k$ The bigger issue for me is the quality of the program material. I tried quite a few Hi-Res downloads (direct from computer to DAC - no AEX), and the results were varied. Many sounded better than the CD versions I had. Most of those had been remast... | |
| My experience after lost of 20k$ I dunno. When the Apple Airport Express came out (less than $100), I hooked one up to my stereo. Now I spend about half my listening time streaming from Tidal from my phone (or, more usually, an iPad). Sounds good to me. Sounds good with my an... | |
| Paul is Done It's not so easy for an artist to retire. Being an artist is not like working at a brick factory. I'm quite sure that Mr. Simon will continue to be an artist. Nothing he can do about it! | |
| Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money Blue Jean Cables. I am of the school that claim cables do make a difference. The differences are very dependent on the system. Proper AWG for speakers is important, and length makes a difference (mostly in rolled-off high end). Capacitance can... | |
| New to this. How do I stack my stuff? From the Urban Dictionary:audiophilia nervosaAudiophilia nervosa describes the anxiety resulting from the never-ending quest to obtain the ultimate performance from one's stereo system by means of employing state-of-the-art components, cables, and... | |
| New to this. How do I stack my stuff? Looking at your photo, my advice is to buy a cheap but solid audio rack to replace that little table in the middle. The turntable can go on top, and the preamp will have its own shelf. You will appreciate not having to bend over to operate your ... | |
| Technics Turntables...really??? I think a lot of potential buyers are missing the fact that the new Technics turntables are re-designed from the ground up. They also benefit from advanced production methods and better quality control. If you don't read the fine print, it is un... | |
| HAVE ALL SALES STOPPED ON AUDIOGON ??? The high-end audio community might learn something from the way sports cards are traded online. Sure, there are still direct auction site sales, but more and more traders are listing through reliable 3rd party resellers who receive, review, and i... | |
| HAVE ALL SALES STOPPED ON AUDIOGON ??? Buying used items online is fraught with peril! It is much safer buying from reputable dealers. I have been burned several times in the last two years.The days of innocence are over, and my best recommendation is "seller beware." The buyer has ... | |
| Speakers for aging audiophiles - What's with today bass emphasis ? I own a pair of Harbeth P3esr speakers. Nobody would ever claim they have too much bass (what bass they have, however, is well rendered). I pull them out into my room for critical listening, but they normally are about 14" from the back wall.The... | |
| Blocking the propaganda This thread has nothing to do with listening to music. Instead, it is an opportunity to use language to establish credibility. As satisfying as it may be to see your expression published on a forum, in the end a writer has to choose between enli... |