The freezing temperture will boost the superconductivity of the cable for audio fedelity enhancement. Copy Comment URL. If we can reset our brains (or me at least) I can still enjoy music without needing a great system for it. 08-13-2023 at 09:06pm. 0" (25. 07-16-2022 at 05:31am. The answer is to connect a second router to the primary router. Bluebook The right price. I used to own N20 and IMHO, N20 holds the sweet spot in Aurender line up. Report Comment. 03-30-2023 at 08:16am. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. 03-27-2022 at 10:09am. May be reason to reconsider purchasing dac with usb as optimal port for some. Edit. Yeah, my toe did do some tapping. . Review: The Audiogon Discussion Forum itself 😉. 11-18-2023 at 05:50am. . Copy Comment URL. I opted to get one because my Oracle was meant for SME tone arm but I had a Grahmn Phantom Supreme. Posts. Good luck finding something for $30k that sounds as good. You need to get a flat frequency response in your room before chasing the tone and timber. Delete. I run my ohm100s (8”driver in refurbed Walsh 2 cabinets) off 60 w/ch 8 ohm Bel Canto c5i. FWIW, the Shunyata SR-Z1 is a Hubbell outlet that's been cryoed. Off the more usual Jazz & Pop beaten path, if you like Blue Grass, "Alison Krauss + Union Station" Live (preferably a Hi-Def version) is a favorite of mine -- both the CD and Blu-Ray. Timely discussion. I would certainly appreciate a better understanding of the sound signatures between these two models. 2. Then do it. Report Comment. However, whenever someone asks for opinions in the forums, the usual suspects are Primaluna, Rogue Audio, Raven Audio, Line Magnetic, Quicksilver, etc. Updated. 4. There are beautiful transports from Jay’s Audio, CEC, Moon, Pro-Ject. Report Comment. Report Comment. It’s bottom of the barrel in that regard. Purchased new long ago and still going strong in my 2nd system. First listening impressions: extremely lean sound. The integrated comes with a proper thick gauge power cord. I would not buy a vintage transport as many times the laser assemblies are almost shot and are sometimes not replaceable. @steakster It's not that these topics haven't always been discussed since the beginning, it's the premise that perhaps tweaks and wires have shifted from a sometimes topic to overwhelming the joint. I plan on using the DAC3B on a new tube headphone amp so I will need another DAC to replace it. The "problem" with SET amps is there are so few parts that parts quality is crucial especially output transformers which can be quite pricey. Audiogon strives to maintain a site that is informative, focused, and dynamic. Drum snares, cymbals, rim hits, percussion, guitar strings etc all had a fairly riveting precision. Discussions. Copy Comment URL. The LSA Voyager GaN 350 is a terrific amp at a very reasonable price MSRP ~ $3000. Enthusiasts have been buying and selling high end audio equipment on Audiogon for 20 years. Price range: about $3K (with some slight headroom if the right DAC warrants it). Please recommend new headphones for listening to Qobuz on iPhone. Bluebook The right price. *shrugs*. Delete. Join Date: Oct 2016; Posts: 728; Share Tweet #2. Edit. Sure speed the speed dating process would be easier with your dedicated amp and headspeakers. With less moderation than our public forums, the Insider™ forum allows users to discuss topics they might not otherwise be able to, with an elevated discourse. ATC speakers !! Beck, Kate Bush, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Diana Krall, Ray LaMontagne, Tom Petty, Sting, Roger Waters, and Jack White. Delete. 2,498 posts. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. ANY cap upgrade is useful, power supplies included. If you have. Please return to Audiogon. Report Comment. Perhaps they’re taking a page from many of the most in-demand engineers and producers that. Pick your wood and inlay design and let Lou craft you a pair of speakers that exude craftsmanship and pride of ownership. My head is throbbing. I confess to buying a boutique power cord to use with my Quad 303 and 405 amps - a $90 Pangea from Audio Advisor. The input impedance of the Modwright is listed as “15K at 50 Hz” and the specs on the Ref 5 suggest “20K ohms minimum load”. Collapse all responses. My dog pooping projects a more professional image than the wankers ripping this switch apart verbally and physically in this video. Message User. The following 2 amps sounde d very good with the pre90: - Benchmark AHB2. 09-23-2021 at 05:22pm. However, since Swiss/Japanese (boutique level) DACs are usually out of reach, we rarely read about ultra high end DACs and where they fit with the rest of the league ($5000-$100,000) price range. 07-06-2023 at 06:27am. This is purely intended as an exercise in vicarious fun. on Oct 23. Santana I, side 1: almost unlistenable. audioconnection. 9 hours ago. I’m picturing a scene similar to the one in Wayne’s World, where the the music shop employee stops Wayne while he’s auditioning a Strat and points to the sign, “NO STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN”. I bought them looking for an alternative sound (low watt tubes, high-eff horn-like speakers) to my standard high watt, medium-eff cones and domes system. and can be configured as sealed or ported which is desirable in my opinion. Tube Testing Service Recommendation. Thanks Imhififan ,Jond and Riley. Every time. com was a morning ritual for many bargain-hunting audiophiles, with many of the Audiogon. I guess they're assuming I'm not someone important in the industry. Posts. Elac Vela FS 409. The part I don’t understand is simple tools would have avoided the whole mess. 25, 212/SE, S/812, Carbon Limited, and S/510. The bulk of my cables were sourced from Morrow Audio. Question is, will Audiogon fix it, and if not what are their reasons for not doing so (multiple ad hits?)?The new Holo springs 3- the new model has a lot of May trickle down technologies and a clear step up from the pontus mk2. People here are under fewer professional compunctions to praise things. But honestly, I’ve never looked at Audiogon as a resource for great system advice. Tomei Kensei Serial #009, manufactured in 2015. The plan is to get a second Musetec 005. 09-11-2017 at 09:48am. The world's largest high-end audio community. I stayed with all Audioquest for the synergy. The price is $4500 including shipping. @leemaze, There is no straightforward answer to your question about appreciable difference between $6 and $50-$60 IC's. So, please be somewhat serious and well-reasoned with your responses. I am looking to match an intergrated amp with the new 805s, and would very much appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. A pair of Cornwall IV will arrive this week. What stirs your senses? by akg_ca · 94 views. stereoisomer. I've been seeing this DAC mentioned a lot everywhere lately, hearing that it performs way above its price class, etc. 5 mv. In general, the type of capacitor is more important than brand. It's plugged into a Audioquest Niagara 5000. 02-28-2021 at 12:09pm. With over 6 million audiophiles visiting the site annually, your item is guaranteed exposure to the right potential buyers—ones that appreciate what you are selling. Delete. I prefer than over the lower budget musical fidelity amps. If you have not listened to it, please restrain yourself. Delete. The Audiogon developers should just implement the simple fixes necessary to prevent the. All I have to say is that these are the finest speakers available in this size range for anything close to $10k. Absolutely, to my ears and in my system Clear Power ("Golden Reference II") is less bright than Golden Reference Power, but it is also more neutral (less brightness, less midbass bloom, more naturally warm, less congested sound). Once you get a flat frequency response you will be able to really hear the difference a component change can make. 04-10-2023 at 12:34pm. charles1dad. 5,180 posts. . Wilson audio , YG Acoustics, Magico ,Alta Audio , Salk Audio ,Spatial audio , Omega audio. JBL M2 is one of the best speakers I have listened to. Ive had a Rel in my system since the company started. Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9. Mine were vintage Foster (later became Fostex) 10F3 alnico magnet drivers in Realistic Solo 103 cab's. Delete. I have owned quite a few good reasonably priced tube amps in my life. Report Comment. Aurum Cantus SW10 10†Subwoofer; SW-10; Rosewood (53028) +Quick View. I believe a company can make fantastic products but their business model can have some problems. - Jack. Edit. I’m using Safari and Brave browsers. 02-25-2023 at 07:30am. Phono cable (RCA-RCA) from TT to Phono Pre Question. The SOTA system, by contrast, sounded more immersive. 12-20-2022 at 01:00pm. The older stuff/ cables is still better than a lot of stuff currently on the market. newtoncr 09-24-2022 6:48pm. Strictly for fans of Audio Note UK (all things Audio Note UK) PART TWO. U. Hat's off to the threads on this forum that started the legend of the ART9 (Pani and Oregon Pappa)This discussion. 10-29-2022 at 07:55pm. 2,646 posts. Multiple load failures for the Forum Page. 03-25-2016 at 08:33pm. 11-13-2020 at 03:54am. 09-12-2022 at 01:09am. Okay so they are Rainmakers , still 86. 01-26-2023 at 03:50pm. If this guy thinks he can determine the sound he’s going to get from the equipment he takes home by how the store he buys it from looks, he’s in for a surprise. This discussion. For manufacturers who don’t like Audiogon. The strata,storm,studio,q series,T series and now the new S series. From the audiogon listing to sale lasted less than 1 day. Edit. It can be very sonically pleasing. 82. 103:Delete. Report Comment. This discussion. 2. Jazz for aficionados. I am impressed by both designs. Blue Jeans Cable Iconoclast. Rogers High Fidelity Integrated amplifiers. Just curious why there’s not a single discussion on Audiogon forum regarding Linn. 05-24-2011 at 10:46am. 01-27-2022 at 03:37pm. 01-20-2023 at 12:09pm. 1,935 posts. 5 / foot) Nordost Heimdall II 1 meter at $700 ($233 / foot) Berktek Hyper 5e 98 meter at $90 ($0. I'm a newish owner/user of Fritz Carbon 7 SE mk2 speakers. Selling. However, since you can put it into a stand-by mode which keeps the caps charged I would assume it would come on "song" very quickly if you did. Warm/Warmth – A quality of sound defined by fullness, engaging vocals, bumped mid-bass, and a clear midrange. Brilliant discussion. The Hugo 2 and the AVM are less. 4 version not the 2. As a general statement, both Duntech and DAL offered musical, refined speakers. This discussion. As far as solid state amps go, I find the Naim gear suffers a bit less from the lifeless quality of most solid state amps when playing at lower volume levels (I am a low-powered tube fan). by garebear · 7,006 views. I disagree if you are familiar (in person) with some of the speakers being compared. Menu. 00. I would put my surplus cash into room conditioning before I would waste my money on power cords. Of course, since I have a B&O BG9000 turntable, I am limited to using only B&O cartridges. "Closing discussions" I’ve NEVER seen that one. by clay049 · 1,180 views. Friday at 6:56pm. Delete. Go for APEX upgrade and add master clock as your finances permits. Edit. In the $2k range I Never compared it to anything reference class dac,You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. If you have any questions please contact Support. The room is approximately 800 square feet. Forum FAQs. Buying. In my room, the JBL speakers do not give enough oomph in the bass and the sub takes care of it. 99% pure oxygen free electrons. 70 posts. PARASOUND CLASSIC. Tuesday at 3:04pm. The video can be seen on my Youtube Channel "Stjernholm Reviews", a non-monetized audiophile channel covering a lot of ground. From what I see Audiogon is literally Audio-erased 85+ % of the great posters. com and complete this step. Sandhu is the man when it comes to DAC reviews. com and complete this step. by nonoise · 9,108 views. There you may type of your contribution. During my first 15 years with an audio system, vinyl was my main source. or brightness the combination of clear and golden reference takes off just a bit of total neutrality and is not that warm, lending a very organic natural. 4 weeks later, around February 4th, the TV started giving us problems, shutting off while watching TV & distorted sound. 5 / foot) WireWorld Starlight 3 meter $340 ($27. Copy Comment URL. I put anther HP in my office and kept the 34’s as the speakers on that set up don’t need more power. $5999 starting price. The amplifier was the ARC Reference 160 S along with a McIntosh tubed preamp and an ARC Ref 10 phonostage. Delete. Topping D90SE ($899) Musetec 005 ($3000) Matrix Audio Mini-I 3 Pro ($1100) I sold all the DACs except the Benchmark DAC3B and the Musetec 005. Is there a good analog sounding DAC. 9,337 posts. Review: Accuphase Accuphase DP-500 CD Player. Delete. They are no longer in production (the designer/builder died a few years back), and rarely come up for sale (they're good). Report Comment. Discussions. 11-18-2023 at 05:51am. But its a weakness because its asking a lot of such a large driver to go so high. on Sep 23, 2022. 04-20-2022 at 07:50am. Edit. I think JBL 4367 is based on the same. Message User. Edit. 4,513 posts. Personally that’s the kind of forum I’m interested in, not to come here to be challenged about what I hear and that since it can’t be measured so it must be “dubious. Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Co. Luckily, Audiogon is the largest Hi-Fi marketplace and community in the industry. Mpomerantz. Just curious why there’s not a single discussion on Audiogon forum regarding Linn. Copy Comment URL. The specs don't list DVD-Audio discs, so I would presume it will not play them. 06-27-2022 at 09:46pm. Edit. The best reviews are professional reviewers that have experienced many components across the sound quality / cost points. I also saw “my” DNA-225 come up on audiogon classifieds at least 3 times (could be more but I as well as my audio buddies just stopped paying attention to McCormack amps). Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. I guess they consider me small fish and their time is better spent on larger customers. and to jackd I still stand by saying the AudioGD R8 mk2 is a very good dac. 7n is a very soft and high purity wire. 03-04-2004 at 06:30pm. twoleftears. andyhifiman 06-20-2023 10:54am. It has two ES9038pro DAC chips deliberately run warm, massive power supply, powered Amanero USB board, JFET section, 3 Crystek femtosecond clocks, Mundorf caps, Cardas connectors, etc. This discussion. 6 two-way floor standing speakers in semi-gloss black finish with optional outriggers. 4. I’ve been through myriad mats on my Technics SP10R, including the stock rubber, Oyaide BR-One, Origin Live (love their Gravity One stabilizer), Ortofon cork/rubber, both thicknesses of Acromat, the Herbie’s mat, and others. Report Comment. Discussions. Edit. I also hope it relates to others who have the same experience. Does anyone know what is going on? I have Matrix SCs and one Matrix IC and really like them. Link to the Cube Audio Nenuphar (with F10 Neo driver) speaker page:audioman58. 400 Wool Balls High-end Sound Damping Filler Hand-Made from New Zealand Natural Wool The Best Sound Dampening Material in Optimum Size & Shape Simply fill the speakers with these balls, and you will notice difference. If you have any questions please contact Support. 4. Copy Comment URL. Report Comment. Leben CS-600X. Up for sale pair of Thiel CS-1. Edit. Yes, up to 192Khz/24bit PCM and DSD 128x files on DVD-R or RW discs. Delete. The higher power outputs had to be ordered, but were probably still in the same relative price range. Everyone has a budget. Report Comment. For my own satisfaction, I'm going to try with it up and off to see if I can hear a difference. Revel f36. The rogue is nice. For my office system with nice floorstanding speakers, I use the PS Audio Sprout 100 integrated. While I do not own any Parasound equipment I am familiar with their sound profile. Search Head Gear. by garebear · 7,006 views. Chances are that some questions may have already been answered. . Details. 5,304 posts. I sold it to buy a Musetec 005 for about 2x the price. ) Primaluna EVO 400 Integrated (about $5. dover. yeah, your friend is trying to save you a couple years of time. $2,596. Made my head hurt. Edit. REF 75SE in my opinion might be the top 10 best amplifier in the price under $10000. For now, I will not list or buy till. Delete. Copy Comment URL. HIFI Rose RA-180 Integrated Amplifier $3999. . It can be mysterious. Also, not all speakers are a match for all electronicsThis discussion. I sold 1 for that amount 5 years ago. 30 / foot) Differences that anyone could hear: 0. Once logged in to the Audiogon Forums, you can click on the Start a New Discussion link in the navigation. Can't say for sure, but I'd think that if you're able to make cartridge alignment adjustments by yourself, like with the anti-skating, there wouldn't be much else the technician could do, I would suggest watching a few YouTube vids or online articles/forums on turntable. This discussion. IMHO, Use your Levinson's to see what you might need/want. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. on Oct 23. A pair of Cornwall IV will arrive this week. I've looked at reviews for Audio-GD, Denafrips, Sonnet, and the new one from Jay's Audio (which doesn't yet seem to have any reviews that I can find). Not that there’s necessarily anything wrong with that. From plenty of experience breaking in new speakers, 500 hours is not unrealistic, unless a break in disc or other devices are used. General. Report Comment. 7 posts. Report Comment. However, it certainly looks like the latter. Nov 22, 2023Audiogon is the largest, most respected high-end audio community in the industry. surprised that two of my classic choices haven't been mentioned! Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon (I prefer the Sony Mastersound only slightly over the 24 bit new stereo mix) and Welcome to the Machine (I prefer the new stereo remaster slightly over other versions). Report Comment. There are probably a dozen of threads out there on Isolation/ Vibration footers out there, but there hasn't been thus far one been that combines the following two assumptions: 1. Still waiting for the TAS review online. Contact for Price. 5 hours ago · Items from this seller. 3. Dunno about any $700 versions. Now look at a close up picture of both cartridges. 179461-14697. Report Comment. These aren’t broken in yet. I had a couple of guys over 2 weeks ago, one of them is an Audiogoner and both loved my 2 systems. 09-06-2022 at 07:00am. I have gone through approximately 34-36 amplifiers in the past 12 months. There are probably a dozen of threads out there on Isolation/ Vibration footers out there, but there hasn't been thus far one been that combines the following two assumptions: 1. the SLC of the XI. This discussion. They had an open-window into the recording studio feel on almost every track. And they are simply amazing. I purchased directly from John last summer. Their families think they’re crazy for spending all this money on audio. I bought a 1m LavriCable Ultimate Silver Dual USB cable because the data and power runs are separated physically as two separate cables and it uses 5N silver conductors — design features normally found in much pricier USB cables — but at US$124 it’s only just a hair over your max budget. The vents on the front end of the speakers are different as well. Or, if you ordered it from a retailer, please call your retailer and ask for the status of your McIntosh pre-amp order. I'm using it in the bedroom along with a great CD player (Rega Apollo) and a very inexpensive and middling amp (Jolida FX-10). Especially their DS (digital streamer/DAC) such as the Linn Klimax DS or DSM, Linn Akurate DS or DSM, and Linn Majik DS or DSM. The time from order to delivery was about 5 months and both Connie & Roger West were terrific to deal with. 5 / foot) Nordost Heimdall II 1 meter at $700 ($233 / foot) Berktek Hyper 5e 98 meter at $90 ($0. Sonus Faber Olympics Nova V -LIKE NEW-WENGE $12500. Speaker Pairing for Sugden A21SE. 04-21-2022 at 09:34am. Edit. Not sure why, but it appears the OP edited their original post from a longer story about being on the list and having to cancel their order to this two word version. Additional dampening and is. Forums. Message User. I recently purchased the m700 mono amps for a new basement system. I got scammed myself but Paypal and my bank caught it. Rogue Audio. The DSP1 went back to the basement. 04-17-2021 at 07:32pm. stereo playback for SACDs, audio CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and DVD-Rs". Get a used rogue Cronus magnum 2 with the kt120 tubes for $1500-$1700. Report Comment. This forum is accessible to Audiogon Insider™ Members by clicking on "Browse" in the top bar menu of the Forum page and then selecting "Insider Lobby" from the drop-down menu. I owned the Reference 3A MM DeCapo (i) twice. Details etched in space, almost as if a strong laser beam is outlining them. I'm interested too.