nordicnorm
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| Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable? @dynaquest4I get you don’t believe that cables can make a difference. You don’t have to. I didn’t really either until I tried it.YMMV.And no, I am not a dealer. | |
| cost of speakers in relation to the rest of the system I never thought of my system this way so it's an interesting exercise. MSRP in brackets (where applicable):tube monoblocks - $3,600 22%SACD player - $1,000 ($8,000) 6%analog rig - $3,700 ($7,500) 22%digital file server - $3,200 19%speakers - $5... | |
| Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable? I was curious about higher-end cables as well, so I auditioned a pair of Teo Audio ICs ("Game Changer"), their entry level IC ($500). Teo offers a money-back guarantee and are located in the same city as I live, so I figured if it didn’t produce a... | |
| Cable Choices - TEO, Cerious Tech, Amadi, Audio Sensibility, etc Teo Audio also has speaker cables made from the same technology as their ICs.But at ~$11,000 for 3m, they require you to have very deep pockets! | |
| Don Sach's pre amp @radiohead99 Give Don Sachs a call. He's always willing to talk about his builds. | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? @robert1234For 12AX7’s, my favourite tubes are:1. Shuguang Custom 12AX7-LS $120/pr - new production tubes2. Mazda Chrome Plate 12AX7 $320/pr - NOS tubes3. Psvane 12AX7-TII $100/pr - new production tubes | |
| New Class A/B under $6K, your recommendation? There are a couple of tubed monoblocks that would fit into your price range:Coincident Technology Dragon 211 Mkii - tube compliment is EM7×1, 300B×1, 211×2 per Channel Blue Circle BC2000 - they use a single 6SN7 tube. This one is in Canada and is ... | |
| Don Sach's pre amp I have one. Beautiful preamp. I went for all of Don's upgrades (except for XLR).Tube rolling makes a big difference.I originally tried it with 4 x Psvane CV-181z Selects, but found the bass frequencies too 'muddy'. The sweet spot was 2 x CV181z's ... | |
| Phono preamp question Yes, your preamp would be the weak link if you bought a separate phono stage. But will it still sound good enough until you decide to upgrade your preamp? Only you can decide that.You are caught in the upgrade dilemma: as you upgrade individual co... | |
| DAC Regenerator and Reclocking Devices Singxer SU-1 $400A review for your edification and reading enjoyment.Cheers, | |
| DAC for CD transport You bought a CEC CD5 for $1,500? Congratulations! That's a great deal! | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? I have the Don Sachs Model 1 6SN7-based preamp. It replaced a Doge 8.I would have to say it is a very clean sounding preamp. I'm running it into a pair of (heavily modified) Golden Tube Audio SE-40 special edition monoblocks. | |
| Sarah Vaughan....Best Performances and Recordings Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown, 1954Sarah at her prime.I have a Japanese reissue SACD (single layer) that is sublime. Never found a decent copy of the LP (that wasn't priced in the 1,000's $/. | |
| Looking for upgrade advice You already have a very nicely balanced system Joe, so the only thing I would suggest is to try Teo Audio liquid metal ICs (called the Game Changer). They offer a money-back guarantee so all you’d be out is postage if you didn’t like them.Since I ... | |
| best phono stage to mate with a London Decca Super Gold cart? @noromance I should add that my RB300’s wiring has been upgraded with an Incognito rewire. I also use an Audio Origami SOFC external cable and a Michell techno-weight, so it is far from stock. I have also added weight to the headshell.I’m still ve... |