Recent content by Dizzie

My VAC Essence 80iQ monoblocks shipped with Jan Phillips 12AU7s. I would appreciate suggestions for upgrades that won't break the bank. New production preferred since I am not a tube aficionado. I don't want to chase some exotic and rare tube where the best ones were made Wednesday afternoon...

I was considering giving Class-D another try so I looked at Mola Mola Ossetra. That was until I saw the MSRP of $25,100.

Shunyata Sigma-X NR and AC

Bad acid trip. 😱

Interesting that Ohm is still in business but not often mentioned. https://ohmspeaker.com/ How many of the "classic" speaker companies are still in business? Feanor, No need to regret. You can have a do-over. ;)

I have a similar story about two major speaker brands I will not name. I was unimpressed until I heard them with VAC electronics. Show demos with VAC left me smiling.

There is no dynamic limitation with the AHB2. In fact, it is quite powerful. What is missing in a richer harmonic structure and "warmth" in the midrange associated with many other amplifiers.

Thanks for the discouraging information. ☹️ I am not going to run my tube equipment that many hours just for burn-in. Will the AES/EBU burn in if I leave just the server and DAC on with the server sending signals? That seems like it would work. My other DAC does not accept a balanced input so...

I just installed a Sigma-X AES/EBU cable and one XLR cable. How long will I have to suffer the pain of burn-in? Do digital cables need burn-in like analog cables?

A hot mess of popups and ads. Nothing but excessive click bait. Don't waste your time trying to read anything.

It is a jungle out there. Last night someone tried to scam me on a Craig's List sale of my recumbent bike. Complicated scenario involving a Zelle over payment and refund. 😱

I recently contacted Aurender about sorting a play list by either title or artist. I was told it is not currently possible but they keep a record of requests that helps them prioritize future updates. So please send a request to Aurender. I want to be able to sort automatically by artist. :)

I have another Vandersteen story where Richard was not necessarily completely to blame but nevertheless complicit. Sometime in the 90's my entire stereo system was stolen. I walked into a local dealer planning on spending my generous insurance check and adding cash to it. I was in the mood for...

I also had excellent experience with McIntosh customer service when a meter failed. They stand behind their products.

Joe, Glad to see you back. 👍 :)