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  1. J

    DAC Options

    I think I have decided that I like R2R NOS DACs. I am thinking Rockna, Holo etc
  2. J

    DAC Options

    :)
  3. J

    DAC Options

    The network upgrade is one Ive been struggling with. I have a buddy that I consider a Guru when it comes to the techy stuff and his opinion is that it is BS. I have verizon service and a fairly new router that is 3 years old, and NAS. I ethernet to my Roon Rock.
  4. J

    DAC Options

    I dont recall saying it was bright. After 3 listening sessions I find that the Lampi needs about 3 hours minimum to settle. It was better when given appropriate time to warm up. But the best of the three was the Holo May KTE.
  5. J

    DAC Options

    Another friend of mine has the Holo May and another one has the RME. DAC Shootout!! LOL
  6. J

    DAC Options

    Wow I was not expecting this. I compared my Auralic Vega (original) to the Baltic 4 and the Vega beat the pants off the Lampi.
  7. J

    DAC Options

    I prefer to stay SS on the DAC. I have tube power amps and Preamp. I purposely bought the CXJ ET5 cause it has only one tube. I want reliability and repeatability. I wont exclude tube just yet until I hear one (lampi)
  8. J

    DAC Options

    The Bricasti was on my list as well as the Weiss.
  9. J

    DAC Options

    interesting options thanks Im researching!!
  10. J

    DAC Options

    thats what I was thinking. Also, is my Vega long in the tooth SQ wise? or is it still competitive? I'd like to stay with SS but have to admit my tube stuff is better than my SS stuff. I like an organic sound without hard "edge". I presume that would mean R2R?
  11. J

    DAC Options

    Yea my concern is that there are so many choices, yet many probably sound very similar to each other. kind of like "me too". Looking for that DAC thats a standout in it price range. Arent we all looking for that ha ha.
  12. J

    DAC Options

    Coinsidering upgrading from my original Auralic Vega DAC. My budget is $5K which can be for a preowned or new DAC. I run Roon Rock on an intel Nuc and Quobuz streaming. My system electronics are CJ ET5 and P12's. Advice is appreciated. Thank You
  13. J

    Big League Preamps?

    @charles1dad Thanks I was thinking the same thing
  14. J

    Big League Preamps?

    @dan31 are you referring to the Aesthetix or the VAC?
  15. J

    Big League Preamps?

    Is Aesthetix Calypso Eclipse playing in the same league as a VAC Renaissance Mk 5 Pre? Im considering both but leaning towards the Aesthetix..
  16. J

    considerations for new SS amp

    I absolutely LOVE my Premiere 12's. I am looking for an additional amp especially for the summer that runs cool and is lightweight. I had surgeries so I cant lift heavy amps and the rook it too hot with tubes in the summer
  17. J

    considerations for new SS amp

    I have a NAD M33 in the house, I dont really like it. I like the idea of the Bel Canto and possibly the peachtree
  18. J

    considerations for new SS amp

    I just looked them up they are 20K so they are over my budget. Thanks. I should also state that I prefer to do business with a US company and not a fly by night in case I need service in the future.
  19. J

    considerations for new SS amp

    Hi, E1X is not easy to find on the used market but is at the top of my range. Just curious how the Peachtree Gan400 would compare. Also is there a big step between the BC Ref600m and the E1x performance wise??
  20. J

    considerations for new SS amp

    Thanks so much for your response. Yes I gather that the Merrill might be a bit too much the other way. I listened to Peachtree Gan400- today. The rest of the guys system wasn't all the great so it was hard to judge. I seemed warm. certainly no glare at all. Didn't seem to have a lot of power...
  21. J

    considerations for new SS amp

    @gleeds I would not consider a product from Australia. Last time I had a Burson I needed a replacement board it took like 4 months to get it sorted out. (This was long before the pandemic) I don't have anything against the company per se, just to far around the globe lol!
  22. J

    considerations for new SS amp

    I currently use a pair of CJ Premiere 12 which I love. However I am looking to add an amp to my stable. I am considering Class D or some other variant but the amp must be fairly lightweight (30 lbs?) as I have had back surgeries and I would like it to run cool. NY summers are brutal with tube...
  23. J

    Looking to buy my firstTube Power Amp

    I am using a RP& which some say is not in the same league as the CJ. I did try the RP9 and it was a step up. Not sure what model I would get if I bought a CJ Preamp.
  24. J

    Looking to buy my firstTube Power Amp

    I purchased CJ P12's with SED Winged C 6550's. Love it!!
  25. J

    Replacement tube suggestions for Premier 12 monoblocks

    Thanks. I am not going to touch the caps unless there is a problem with them.
  26. J

    Time to replace Vega?

    I own the original Auralic Vega (silver). Time goes by fast in the digital domain (no pun intended). I was wondering if my DAC is still competitive? IF I were to replce it I wouldn't even know where to begin price wise? brand? etc. I have FOMO but if you think that there is not much to be...
  27. J

    Replacement tube suggestions for Premier 12 monoblocks

    I ended up buying the TS 6550 reissue before prices went bonkers. They sound close to the NOS SED Wing C. However I did not swap back and forth as I want to be kind to the tube sockets. Also they only have about 15-20 hours on them.
  28. J

    Recommendations for stand mount speaker

    Well I ended up putting more effort into my speakers and it bore fruit big time. They are my own design 1 MW16P woofers and TW29R tweeter. They are sounding fantastic right now. Thank you for the suggestions.
  29. J

    Replacement tube suggestions for Premier 12 monoblocks

    Just In. Jim McShane says Sovtek 6550WE would be a really good choice. I never even considered them so I will look them up.
  30. J

    Replacement tube suggestions for Premier 12 monoblocks

    @microstrip I use a Rogue RP7. I have NOS Philips Miniwatt in it. I have lots of other nos varieties to roll.

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