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| OMG OMG OMG Harbeth M30.1 INCOMING!!!A Few Questions For Owners Congrats. I saw those speakers listed and was tempted to buy even though I already have a pair of 30.1s. Nice pick up! I run my Harbeths with an Exposure 3010 s2D integrated amp. I really like the synergy, and the qualities of the Exposure gear co... | |
| What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why? My modest list: JBL L110 - (bought new, wish I had never sold them)Monitor Audio MA 700 Gold - (after many years one woofer went bad. I was naïve enough at the time to think I could not repair/replace. Foolishly sold them but they had me hooked on... | |
| MAC to DAC connectivity Thanks. It is an interesting solution, and kind of elegant....but I think I would be duplicating DAC functionality between the Audioengine and my Orchid....so it becomes less attractive from a cost and stranded capability for me (i think). | |
| MAC to DAC connectivity So, as the OP, here is what I am thinking:-Run a 3 foot Schiit Pyst USB cable from the MAC to a Schiit Eitr-Run an 18 foot Canare coax cable to the Orchid Dac-Run short interconnects to the integrated amp-EnjoyI am obviously trying to build a cost... | |
| MAC to DAC connectivity Yes, a Macintosh computer.is there value in having a BNC connector on one end to the cable (dac end) and an RCA on the other? Or is it only of value if both ends have the BNC? | |
| First DAC: Metrum-MHDT-Rega-or? So I have ordered a MHDT Orchid. I know my ears, and I much prefer analog over clinical. I also like the idea of introducing a tube into the chain. Will let you know what I think once broken in. Thanks for the input. | |
| Who Can I send my dynakit ST-70 to for a rebuild? Ever thought about doing it yourself? I had a stock ST-70 that I completely rebuilt using Curcio boards. I had a blast and it turned out great.....basically replaced everything but transformers. New caps, new driver board, new RCA jacks. If you we... | |
| Just Ordered... I have a pair of 2Ce sigs matched with a stock McCormack DNA-1 and a Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 Sig tubed preamp......really, really nice synergy between those pieces. I would look hard at a McCormack amp. | |
| Speaker recommendations, budget $10-15K Two other things.....they do play loud, at least my definition of loud, and they sound great with rock....I would not let those earlier concerns voiced limit you at all. | |
| Vandersteen 2CE Vs. Von Schweikert VR-2100 | |
| Vandersteen 2CE Vs. Von Schweikert VR-2100 I have a pair of 2Ce Sigs, driven by a McCormack DNA-1 (great match by the way). I would not say that the Vandys are laid back, but I would say that they are musical and certainly not harsh or brittle. I am very sensitive to harsh top ends.I have ... | |
| Recommended Soldering Iron You might head over to AudioKarma and search in the DIY forum. There is a reputable vendor there offering a good deal on the Hakko FX888 through the end of November. I think you will save about $15-20. | |
| Recommended Soldering Iron You might also check out the Hakkohttp://www.bdenterprisesinc.com/hakko-fx-888-soldering-station/I just bought one and am really pleased with it. | |
| Modern amp that has warmth and sound of B&K? I would second the McCormack recommendation. I recently made some changes to my system, including moving from a Classe 10 amp to a McCormack DNA-1 amp. The Classe was no slouch, but I could not be more happy with the improvement in my system. The ... | |
| 6Moons.com vs. Stereo Times I find 6 Moons unreliable, fluff and pure blather... |