Recent content by Bones13

I have an EtherRegen, and the W4S USB reclocker, and various Ethernet inline isolators. All in a drawer now. The MSB Digital Director does all that for me. 1) most digital devices have Ethernet connected for updates, and/or phone/tablet control 2) WiFi connection, rather than direct, has its...

I’ve been to, and will be back to: https://www.shibuyahifi.com We had fun. I would prefer one to be in walking distance, perhaps one day.

Love the wood plinth on the Pioneer, but I’ve always been a Technics guy, and own one. I even have a Benz Micro Glider SL. They are similar, functionally, but different aesthetics. But, when shopping the vintage scene, you must be careful of getting a unit with a lot of worn parts. Being able...

My DAC path exactly (well I had the Bricasti M12 and used the analog in for phono input) MSB Premier is a nice upgrade, and even better with Digital Director, which I use with the Renderer and a NUC ROCK server.

Last I checked was 13K for me, but that was a few years back. I turn 67 this month, so I bet 10-11K if I am lucky.

He played in a starting band in Atlanta before Covid, and kinda did not start back up. I took piano lessons for years when young, and proved, beyond a shadow of doubt, that I have absolutely NO musical ability. I mean I’m a retired surgeon, eye/hand coordination is great. I could learn a...

Bass guitar when he is the mood. Currently in a long PhD program, not much playing.

Not a clue, saw it a few times. He lives in Sweden now (school)

Welcome! Nice system

My son has the Yamaha, it’s pretty good!

I obtain/borrow CDs for ripping purposes only.

They also want to sell the expensive 300b tubes. “ don’t sell razors, sell razor blades…”

I have 6922s in my pre-amp, and my tubed phono amp (infrequent usage currently) I ended up getting several matched pair, in different varieties. There are some very expensive 6922 (and similar) NOS tubes, particularly if strong, well matched, and minimal microphonics.

I grew up in Houston, and lived in Texas till I was 30, so it was very big when I left. We lived in San Francisco for 6 months. (got to experience the '89 earthquake) Then spent 35 years in Mobile, AL for my active orthopedic practice years. Seattle is fun. It was a bit rough driving fro 5 days...

Yes. And yes to the price differential. BHSE+Stax = $10k new when I bought. That’s all half the cost of the speakers and my modest amps. I use all sources, and Preamp for both systems.