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| Good DACs have known benefits, But what About Streamers Yes it does matter. But it depends on how resolving your system is. If it's a low end system. Save your money. If you're going big, and want the best. Spend your money. Hans Beekhuyzen is the foremost expert on this, and watching his videos will a... | |
| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. Sorry. I don't know how to use quotes and all that on this forum. No offense to anyone, but it's beyond outdated, and I've been into computers since the mid 90's.Anyway. Thank you @ramtubes. I agree that Facebook, and Z, both suck. But you can sti... | |
| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. Just wanted to say that it's great to see you participating on the forums. I've been a fan of yours for a while, and my dream setup is using your amps. Because of your whole philosophy towards audio basically, and I'm part Polish too (I'm assuming... | |
| Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers? I'm surprised no one has mentioned HH Scott tube gear. Especially when people are mentioning Dynaco. IMHO Scott absolutely SMOKES Dynaco ST-70 in every way possible. If you're looking for that fat tube sound, and want to hear some "magic", or "emo... | |
| New audio setup? Great point about the 2 Vidars. They definitely won't do well below 8 Ohms. Besides, there's other alternatives out there if you really want mono blocks. Which are great, but not necessary really. Kind of a bonus. You could also look for a true du... | |
| New audio setup? A preamp, and a phono preamp are two different things. They have different amounts of gain (phono has more, because the output of a turntable is lower then other sources, like a cassette deck, tuner, or DAC), and the way a phonograph works is that... | |
| Is this an excellent value? "Get a pair of Heresy's. Efficiency 99db at 1 watt!" They are rated at 96db 1 watt/4 feet, and Klipsch is well known for their rating's being rather uhh, well, optimistic we'll say. But they are very efficient. None the less. I like my Klipsch spe... | |
| Single box (Streamer + DAC+ Amplifier ) under $1000 Oh, and also Peachtree Audio. You'll have to go used probably to keep it within your budget. | |
| Single box (Streamer + DAC+ Amplifier ) under $1000 Look at NuForce, and NuPrime. | |
| Budget/value SS power amp recommendation I was in a similar situation. I found an AVA Omega Star 250EX (rebuilt Hafler chassis made from 2004 to 2007) on for $225 shipped. I must say I'm very happy with it. Power for days ( (under) rated 150 watts per@8 Ohms). Drove my 4 Ohms Cerwin Vega... | |
| What speakers work well against a wall Boston Acoustics A series are designed to be placed against the wall. | |
| want to ditch my Brooklyn to streamer..thoughts? Oops. He's on YouTube. Should have said that probably. | |
| want to ditch my Brooklyn to streamer..thoughts? headphonedreamsI'm getting one of these too. I highly recommend you watch Hans Beekhuyzen's channel, and get his book. Book is cheap on Amazon. He's a fan of these, but says that the ones by Allo are the best. Much better then HifiBerry. The coaxi... | |
| Pre and Amp Suggestions Paul at PS Audio mentioned taking people's gear in trade, and giving full retail for it. When you buy from them. I don't know what the stipulations are, but they do in home trials too. Where they pay shipping both ways. Might be worth a call to se... | |
| What has your audiophile experience taught you about yourself? Funniest thread I've read in a while. And I think it's all true. LolAnd I also think we're all nuts. In the best way possible of course. LolWhat have I learned? That it's a good thing, or a bad thing I don't have a wife. Depending on how you look ... |