I figured I'd try these new footers out. They are a good deal at 4 for $200. They have several levels of vibration absorption and tuning.
They are difficult to place under heavy equipment, as the small cones will not stay in the upright direction until you get it just right. The brass point...
I was inspired to make this post because of the posts by @Ricky64 in this thread: Preamp shootout...Predictions on which will be the best?
to paraphrase, he had a skilled audiophile come over with a number of inexpensive tweaks that significantly improved his very Class A system. One of the...
OH MY! This looks delicious! I am loving the look of the tech in this new preamp. I'm going to visit a friend this week that has the new Luxman tube pre and amp.
Meet Luxman’s New Flagship Preamplifier: the CX-10 Control Amp
Vladimir Horowitz? Yes Please. I actually helped bring this re-issued recording about. I found an New in Box unplayed reel-to-reel tape of one of my favorite records. The Sound of Horowitz was recorded in 1962, the same year I was born! I brought it to the HDTT label which remasters and...
I just received the new Stack Audio SmoothLAN ethernet filter as a review and evaluation piece. I've previously posted a review of the iFi iSilencer LAN on here as well. I like Stack Audio, the main guy, Theo Stack is a smart cookie and a very pleasant person to work with. I have owned the...
I'm going to Istanbul next month with an audio friend (Alan Kafton), and was looking for some connections with those in HiFi there. I know there is quite a lot going on there I've read about over the years.
I am also looking for some live music ideas while we are there. I love...
I started a playlist recently of tracks that are real torture tests for a system. They highlight one particular aspect of a system, like high frequencies, bass, soundstage etc. I thought I'd share a few, and see what others like? I prefer to find the highest resolution digital for any track...
I was struck by this repurposing of the word Analog (at least its new to me). Its being used in a Space simulation program known as OASEAS. Their use of it is as Analog Simulation of Space conditions, I.E. placing humans in an environment (usually challenging) to gather data of Space like...
So I am thinking of spinning up my vinyl rig. It has been sitting for almost 15 years (!).
I have a Well Tempered Reference, which I had tweaked over time to perform way above the general performance. What's nice is that apart from replacing the belt, and checking silicone in bearing, I...
I'm thinking I might want to get some cables and stuff cryogenically treated. I used to use Cryoparts, but the owner passed away a number of years ago. Any other vendors people recommend?
I've been looking at the Meitner MA3 as a possible upgrade from my HoloAudio May KTE. I could eliminate my preamp, and Lumin streamer in my chain with it as well. I use Roon.
My issue with the MA3 is how it handles DSD256 files. It only converts up to DSD128. I am assuming it will just...
Looking for informed opinions about the Grimm SQM XLR cables. Need to upgrade my cable loom. Also looking for used ones if anybody has any to part with.
Grimm SQM Balanced
It's not everyday that a new speaker transducer is invented. It uses a piezo electric effect to excite motion on a film, as opposed to using a magnetic field to vibrate a transducer. And it is 10x more efficient than traditional drivers.
Researchers develop a paper-thin loudspeaker
I remember good things about the Lindemann solid state gear. From what I remember the 832 was about $8k new and many thought it competitive with some of the best $12-15K preamps at the time (2000-2010). I'm looking at one now for my system. Experiences...