Search:
Type: Posts; User: Randy Myers
Search: Search took 0.23 seconds.
-
May 12, 2022, 11:45 AM
- Replies
- 41
- Views
- 5,544
Re: HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review
Obviously not comparing use in the HiFi Rose; but I have always been told that the chip itself it not so much the key, but how it is used and implemented. I would believe that probably there were...
-
May 9, 2022, 05:03 PM
Thread: Bascom King - RIP
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 563
Re: Bascom King - RIP
This is the first I have heard it also. RIP... legend if ever there was one.
-
May 1, 2022, 09:32 PM
Thread: Chops' Current System Pics ....
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 407
- Views
- 76,954
Re: Chops' Current System Pics ....
Hey Charles, most definitely do. I love my digital, but my vinyl just sounds really good, really inviting. The Rega with the MC cartridge is amazing for high end records, but for older, standard...
-
May 1, 2022, 07:27 PM
Thread: Chops' Current System Pics ....
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 407
- Views
- 76,954
Re: Chops' Current System Pics ....
Awesome Charles... looking good!
-
April 29, 2022, 03:35 PM
Thread: New McIntosh Integrated Amplifiers
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 1,525
Re: New McIntosh Integrated Amplifiers
I really like the built in phono preamps in my C49. I previously had the SimAudio 310LP and an external McIntosh MHP100. I feel that the built in one on my new pre-amp is better than both although...
-
April 21, 2022, 12:19 AM
Thread: Hexmat turntable mats
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 2,918
Re: Hexmat turntable mats
The Molekula has finally started shipping. Looking forward to seeing what improvements there are.
-
April 17, 2022, 10:55 PM
Thread: Wadax?
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 678
Re: Wadax?
To each their own. I thought the unit was amazing when I had a chance to listen to a couple songs on it. Too bad we could not really check it out. I know I could never afford one, but that does...
-
April 16, 2022, 09:13 PM
Thread: Wadax?
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 678
Re: Wadax?
Review in this months Absolute Sound. It sounds like the best of the best... but priced as such also.
-
April 12, 2022, 11:14 AM
Thread: Chops' Current System Pics ....
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 407
- Views
- 76,954
Re: Chops' Current System Pics ....
Looks awesome Charles! Congrats.
-
April 5, 2022, 06:30 PM
- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 1,687
Re: FIRST LOOK! The TORRIFIED DEVILLE SQ's Arrive! HiFi END GAME FOR LIFE.
I now see that Oswald Mills Audio does not show the Fleetwood products. Separate site for the Fleetwood Deville's.
-
April 5, 2022, 06:22 PM
- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 1,687
Re: FIRST LOOK! The TORRIFIED DEVILLE SQ's Arrive! HiFi END GAME FOR LIFE.
What is he difference between these and the Deville's. Are they a lower or a higher model? They appear to be a lower model at a quick glance.
They do not show either model on their website... -
April 4, 2022, 08:44 AM
Thread: Hexmat turntable mats
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 2,918
Re: Hexmat turntable mats
Hexmat new record clamp is now available for pre-order:
HEXMAT - Phono Record Isolator
My experience is that they are very good people who make both a unique and a very fine product. A platter... -
April 3, 2022, 11:45 AM
- Replies
- 54
- Views
- 2,479
Re: Least expensive and best way to stream music to a DAC???
I am going to suggest, and pretty much what the finest Server/DAC combo money can buys suggests (that is Wadax by the way, their best system is way north of $200k). What I do and what they suggest...
-
March 30, 2022, 05:36 PM
- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 621
Re: Small self-powered desktop monitor speakers?
I use the B&W MM1 speakers with my computer. B&W still sell these amazing compact computer speakers. I actually have a pair on my wife's computer as well. She loves them!
30970 -
March 30, 2022, 04:12 PM
Thread: What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table?
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 5,813
- Views
- 523,692
Re: What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table?
The digital is pretty darn good... might have to try the vinyl. I seem to play digital a bit more right now. Now that Marleigh is feeling better she sometimes get quite active in the music room......
-
March 30, 2022, 03:31 PM
Thread: How Are Vinyl Records Made?
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 96
Re: How Are Vinyl Records Made?
Interesting article Joe, and very informative. The only negative thing is that they only talk about digital files being used in the creation of vinyl. I wish she would have discussed, or at the...
-
March 30, 2022, 03:01 PM
Thread: Russian Tube Export Ban
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 1,514
Re: Russian Tube Export Ban
It is unfortunate, but I feel exactly the same. Sorry for tube equipment owners, but I will not knowingly do anything to support that mad man.
-
March 30, 2022, 02:31 PM
Thread: Active Turntable Isolation
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 1,202
Re: Active Turntable Isolation
Mike, maybe try a Hexmat... :)... a different take on vinyl isolation, but it works very well :).
-
March 30, 2022, 02:28 PM
Thread: Hexmat turntable mats
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 2,918
Re: Hexmat turntable mats
I also just noticed that Music Direct is now listing the Eclipse along with the Yellow Bird. It looks like they have already sold out :).
-
March 30, 2022, 02:23 PM
Thread: Hexmat turntable mats
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 2,918
Re: Hexmat turntable mats
Hexmat will be releasing the Molekula clamp very soon. Looking forward to getting one! Not much information yet, but I have been told they will work great with the Rega table in conjunction with my...
-
March 30, 2022, 11:29 AM
Thread: Russian Tube Export Ban
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 1,514
Re: Russian Tube Export Ban
Yup, this was/is a concern for me as well and one reason (not the only one) that I decided to get out of tube gear all together.
-
March 27, 2022, 10:29 AM
Thread: New DAC Time, Please Help!!
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 806
Re: New DAC Time, Please Help!!
I know I am biased; I do suggest at least considering the T+A products. I am thrilled with my DAC which was recently replaced in their lineup. It was out for years and was always listed in...
-
March 25, 2022, 07:28 PM
- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 1,011
Re: Schiit Freya+ automatically cycles through sources
I had a Freya prior to when the + model was released. I thought it was a pretty darn nice pre-amp. I decided it did not give enough but would very much recommend to someone looking for that kind of...
-
March 24, 2022, 05:43 PM
- Replies
- 30
- Views
- 1,705
Re: Audio + Visual is Better than Just Audio
As several have mentioned, it really is to each their own. I ran the audio from my TV through my audio system from way back when... 1980's??? But I never liked the sound of surround sound, the...
-
March 20, 2022, 07:41 PM
Thread: Chops' Current System Pics ....
by Randy Myers- Replies
- 407
- Views
- 76,954
Re: Chops' Current System Pics ....
Maggie's are nice speakers for sure!
Turntable has just been added as a new product category on the Esoteric website. TURNTABLE | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック
Esoteric Grandioso T1