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November 16, 2022, 04:28 PM
Thread: headphones for oppo BDP 105D
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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... -
November 13, 2022, 08:39 AM
Thread: headphones for oppo BDP 105D
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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... -
August 15, 2022, 04:09 PM
Thread: need advice!
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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... -
August 15, 2022, 11:22 AM
Thread: need advice!
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I will ask him if he would get used equipment, but we need a reputable place!
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August 15, 2022, 11:21 AM
Thread: need advice!
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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... -
August 14, 2022, 06:49 PM
Thread: need advice!
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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.
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August 14, 2022, 01:47 PM
Thread: need advice!
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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.
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April 27, 2020, 05:58 PM
Thread: turntable for beginner!
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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... -
December 25, 2019, 12:25 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas One and All
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Re: Merry Christmas One and All
Merry Christmas and happy hanukkah
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October 30, 2019, 11:45 AM
Thread: where to buy tubes?
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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
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July 30, 2019, 07:20 AM
Thread: Audiophile fight
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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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December 23, 2018, 08:50 AM
Thread: Playing beyond it's price point
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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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December 22, 2018, 11:48 AM
Thread: Merry Christmas to all
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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.
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August 22, 2018, 03:36 PM
Thread: power DOES matter
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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... -
August 9, 2018, 07:47 AM
Thread: Yikes! I may be in the wrong place!
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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... -
July 31, 2018, 08:57 AM
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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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June 7, 2018, 09:40 AM
Thread: What does Everybody do?
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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... -
June 5, 2018, 03:46 PM
Thread: What does Everybody do?
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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... -
February 12, 2018, 08:36 AM
Thread: Schiit Audio Yggdrasil Review
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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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January 28, 2018, 04:11 PM
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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:... -
January 27, 2018, 03:44 PM
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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... -
January 25, 2018, 10:47 AM
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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... -
January 20, 2018, 08:34 AM
Thread: Schiit Audio Yggdrasil Review
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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... -
December 28, 2017, 12:32 PM
Thread: another dumb question from the newbie!
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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... -
December 25, 2017, 11:34 AM
Thread: another dumb question from the newbie!
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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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An FPGA is a signal processor. What it actually does in a particular application depends on how it's programmed. brodericj's description in post #6 is consistent with SCAudiophile's post #16 block...
Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM?