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    Re: headphones for oppo BDP 105D

    THANK YOU GUYS!! very helpful!

    I did find the output of the opposite headphone amp, and I can go from there.

    Nicole- THANKS for the great article! helped me understand what impedance is, and...
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    headphones for oppo BDP 105D

    good morning!

    my daughter and family moved in, and are using my stereo room for bedroom


    I thought to get headphones to use in my room

    OK, i have the Oppo CD player, and it seems to have a...
  3. Thread: need advice!

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    Re: need advice!

    THANKS Mikado. i did not think of moving coil cartridge. I only do CD's

    I will ask him which cartridge he has.

    THANKS JMusica. we want all ideas!!! I know nothing at all about streaming, I...
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    Re: need advice!

    I will ask him if he would get used equipment, but we need a reputable place!
    bob
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    Re: need advice!

    THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR TIME!!

    Mikado, I'm still getting info from him. You are correct, you need more info!! thanks for your patience.

    ATOLL CD 100 player, works fine. I know nothing of that...
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    Re: need advice!

    THANKS!! great advice! I myself just play CD's. I DO think he should start with great speakers, that won't need subwoofers for a while

    will give all the models he has tomorrow.
    some equipment...
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    need advice!

    Good afternoon!!

    A friend wants to improve his system, and he is willing to learn.

    I will get the details, but in general he has about 150 records and 500 CD's.

    the room will be 24 by 24...
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    turntable for beginner!

    good afternoon! I hope you are all staying safe.

    OK, i really enjoy my stereo, and mostly have CD's. i find I never use my McIntosh tuner.

    I dug out my ???30 ??? year old turntable and it...
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    Re: Merry Christmas One and All

    Merry Christmas and happy hanukkah

    bob
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    where to buy tubes?

    :hey:

    good morning!
    I have a Triode integrated amp, maybe 1-2 years old. I might listen 1-2 hours daily.

    it has eight tubes: KT88
    2 tubes 12Ax7
    2 tubes 12AU7
    2 tubes 12BH7
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    Re: Audiophile fight

    morning! Having played in orchestras, I can attest that an "A" played on a clarinet (one reed), an oboe (double reed), a flute, piano, violin, etc sounds different. After a bit, you can listen to a...
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    Re: Playing beyond it's price point

    audio quest niagara 1000. got from Mike. IMMEDIATE difference easily heard. instant sound stage appeared magically. anyone could hear the difference. bob
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    Re: Merry Christmas to all

    Merry Christmas to each and every one!
    take this new year to donate to a worthy cause, even a small amount.

    help someone out in need.
    count your blessings.

    best regards,

    bob
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    power DOES matter

    :hey:
    Just now plugged in an Audioquest Niagara 1000 and Thunder power cord. i got them from Mike here at Suncoast Audio

    i was skeptical, but did a ton of reading about power conditioners, and...
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    Re: Yikes! I may be in the wrong place!

    welcome EZ Goin.

    this is a great place, and I, too, started at the beginning. i may say if you are careful, you can assemble a GREAT system at a reasonable price.it does not cost anything to read...
  16. Re: Your Integrated Tube Amp Recommendations and Expertise requested

    good morning! i do not wish to jump into any argument! but, i LOVE my Triode amp from Mike. my room is 13 by 13, and the heat is no problem. PLENTY of power, paired with Harbeth speakers model 30.2...
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    Re: What does Everybody do?

    what a great bunch of people!

    maui dan, so sorry about the loss of your wife. i hope that you had her for a long time

    to DSkip. so very sorry to hear of your wife at such a young age. i hope...
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    Re: What does Everybody do?

    Mikaado! brothels!!! ha!!!!!!!!!!!!

    i just retired, still quite an adjustment! molecular biology at a great company for 38 years. i miss work, and the people. i was watching "Elementary" on TV...
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    Re: Schiit Audio Yggdrasil Review

    absolutely true! listened to Elgar violin concerto, Hilary Hahn. you can hear the rosin on the bow on the incredibly high notes. the detail is amazing. I am lucky to find this DAC, I have no room...
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    Re: Esoteric K-01X versus Schiit Audio Yggdrasil

    Kev: please go out fishing, until you are very seasick and very sunburned. as far as which pill did i take- i took all the "stupid" pills in the bottle! this stereo business is trouble!

    JDandy:...
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    Re: Esoteric K-01X versus Schiit Audio Yggdrasil

    Yggdrasil!

    i listened for the first time yesterday and today. DAC was plugged in, with NO signal wednesday night. some pretty strong early impressions: the music JUMPS out of the speakers. the...
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    Re: Esoteric K-01X versus Schiit Audio Yggdrasil

    good morning!:hey:
    this is great! it is by reading about things I cannot afford that I am able to learn, and to try to find things that are GREAT at a much lower price! the last 2 years learning...
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    Re: Schiit Audio Yggdrasil Review

    Mr. Dandy,

    Dear Jim.

    well, THANKS FOR NOTHING!! it is solely due to you, that i must TRY to explain to my wife, a $2400 charge to my Visa card. (i live in fear!) i have not yet read your...
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    Re: another dumb question from the newbie!

    :hey:
    thanks guys! Kev, i hope you get a sunburn. 2 degrees fahrenheit and awful here!!!!

    OK, a high end audio store told me to consider getting a better CD player because my OPPO 105 is not a...
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    another dumb question from the newbie!

    THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! especially Joeinid and JadeDavid and Mike Bovaird!

    this is a great hobby, listening to music (first) and learning about equipment (second)

    OK, my goal:

    KEEP my...
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