david_ten
Responses from david_ten
| To DAC or not to DAC? OP raised it and was very specific, both in terms of how he described his dealer and his own behaviour. We can take his word, which may well be on the mark. Or...In my experience, ’dealers’ come in all types but they do have this common wonderful ... | |
| To DAC or not to DAC? One wonders, is the "condescension" earned or a reward???My local audio dealer is an elitist and generally condescending - not the best qualities for a retail environment, but I accept his personality and use his establishment as a well stocked, w... | |
| Speakers/receiver for classical music and opera on a budget @shaunac I was (am) making a point with my previous post.My recommendation is to save, and save for quite some time so you can make solid choices and long term ones.A dealer recently shared a wonderful story of how he got into much higher end equi... | |
| Considering purchasing different speakers If speakers are making something "more" [holographic, as in your example] or "less" than what’s handed to it, you have a problem.Focus on what’s ahead of the speakers and let the speaker reflect that. | |
| Speakers/receiver for classical music and opera on a budget The Greek Myth of Daedalus and Icarus can serve as a guide. : ) | |
| Which SR Blue or black Fuse Flip it. One direction will clearly be superior. | |
| New Tweak --- Its Fantastic C'mon...he's the Gatekeeper. : ) | |
| Where do cables upgrades have the most impact? @almarg Thanks for your post. All of your 'factors' are important in one's consideration, as I myself recently learned, via you. : ) | |
| Where do cables upgrades have the most impact? @teo_audio To try to at least build or modify a single piece of gear. Or that built piece of gear, being modified at least once. In some way. To get an understanding of the complexity of the signal in the boxes. This might be a way. Point noted. ... | |
| Where do cables upgrades have the most impact? Why does a manufacturer make and sell multi-thousand dollar amps with exotic power supplies but with power cables that are sub par. I just have a hard time getting past that idea.Ponder why component manufacturers showcase their products in partne... | |
| Where do cables upgrades have the most impact? @teo_audio I realize this goes against the grain of what you posted : ) however, do you have specific advice on how to move along the 'journey' more efficiently? | |
| Suggestions (based on experience) for power amp for Dynaudio Contour 20s, please @mofojo I'm surprised you need more 'power.' Do you have a feel for the reasons why the 20s require more? | |
| Joseph Audio RM-33LE vs DeVore Gibbon 8, my experience. @uberwaltz I’m glad I came to your thread a week late as it’s allowed for following the journey, not just the outcomes. Congratulations on settling on a speaker, etc. If you haven’t already, check out Michael Lavorgna’s system over at Twittering M... | |
| Which SR Blue or black Fuse @davidpritchard You can add the Pass XP20 Preamp to that list. Blue Fuse over stock fuse. | |
| My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each! @mrdecibel Dan, that was not directed at you. : ) |