Search results

  1. R

    Playback Designs MPS-X - any user impressions?

    wondering if i can sell my Aurender W20se and stream Qobuz directly from my switch using 3rd party app linked to the PD MPS-X (i know manual says yes, but Hi Fi Advise says it didn't work). Have the Edelweiss dac. Love the thing
  2. R

    Playback Designs MPS-X - any user impressions?

    wondering if i can sell my Aurender W20se and stream Qobuz directly from my switch using 3rd party app linked to the PD MPS-X (i know manual says yes, but Hi Fi Advise says no). Have the Edelweiss dac. Love the thing
  3. R

    Network Acoustics Muon Pro Review

    Learned a lot about how to get streaming right from this community, thought I’d return the favor of experience. After a big insurance settlement on a stolen car, I decided to get into streaming, as my friend (similar setup but with MSB electronics) was getting excellent results using Qobuz into...
  4. R

    nearfield listening to S7s in smallish room - rec'd ear height vs drivers?

    well, 24*16*10 isn't so small, but to get proper bass response had to pull them out quite a bit and the room only permits seating ~ 10' from front baffle. once the spikes were installed & fully screwed in, front baffle basically coupled to the carpet, the bass went too deep and ill defined...
  5. R

    Audio Research Reference CD-9 for sale, only $6095!

    Ref CD -9: 2nd owner (~ 2yrs here), as good of a CDP / DAC as you'll find (see the options on the rear panel--you can hook anything into it!). solid 8+/10 condition. new rectifier (other tubes have 2500 hrs): $6095 buyer pays shipping and paypal fees. Trusted longstanding member of...
  6. R

    Audio Research Reference rig for sale: CD-9, Ref5se and 150se

    Trusted longstanding member of audiogon, selling off my rig (and starting over). see this user name on audiogon--perfect feedback. all pieces have OBM, see pics on audiogon. Silver for each. Ref 5se (~ 6yrs old): original owner, absolutely mint (9/10) but the paint on the remote stinks (shown...
  7. R

    FS: ARC Ref 5se and Ref 150se

    (see user ID "rhyno" on audiogon for my feedback) Ref 5 se --- absolutely MINT (other than faded paint on the remote). bought new in '13 (IIRC). new tubes. what can i say. its MINT! $7495 obo Ref 150se -- originally 150, upgraded to 150se 2 yrs ago, just back from factory for checkup and...
  8. R

    3 things to improve the sound of your ARC cd player for < $150

    in order of importance: 1) LIFT GROUND. (why they don't have a ground switch is beyond me) 2) replace the corcom filtered IEC with an Oyaide or ATL (i don't like furutech much, but even they'd be an improvement). the existing one is soldered on, for mechanical integrity 3) synergistic black...
  9. R

    more tweaking ARC gear - results

    ok, for those who believe the factory in re: power cords and footers (ie they're 'optimized') -- whatever. the Ref5se and 150se both respond extremely well to power cords. pick your flavor. i like the TG Audio stuff myself. but anything will beat the stock cords. i've posted previously re...
  10. R

    hard footers under Ref 5 SE - results

    i kinda recall from bob crump (RIP) that there was not a soft footer in existence that sounded good (at least, in his day), and he always recommended hard footers---tighter bass (seemingly less, but thats b/c of less smear), more impact, greater resolution in midrange. finally put 3...
  11. R

    lower power tube amps w/ sashas

    i'm wondering did anyone have any experience w/ lower power tube amps like doshi or VAC amps w/ wilsons, in a 3.5m*4m (15*20) modest room? i'm wondering if tube watts are enough to drive those suckers in the bass. is 100wpc enough? thanks
  12. R

    Rear Wall advice for small room, but not what you think

    aloha guys small room here (15'*11'*8'), with Magico S3s set up on long wall. Maybe 8' from front baffle to ear, and frankly i've got a killer stage and excellent measured response (thats what ten 16" ASC tube traps, three 6" thick bass panels and four 4" thick bass panels will do--they clean...
  13. R

    Modwright 9.9 PS - clearance req'd for EL 5U4G?

    seems the Emissions Labs 5U4g rectifier tube requires a cutout in the PS chassis, can anyone say exactly how much height above the chassis is req'd to accommodate this tube? looks like it needs 5-6", which is a non-starter for me. mahalo

About us

  • What’s Best Forum is THE forum for high end audio, product reviews, advice and sharing experiences on the best of everything else. This is THE place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss vintage, contemporary and new audio products, music servers, music streamers, computer audio, digital-to-analog converters, turntables, phono stages, cartridges, reel-to-reel tape machines, speakers, headphones and tube and solid-state amplification. Founded in 2010 What’s Best Forum invites intelligent and courteous people of all interests and backgrounds to describe and discuss the best of everything. From beginners to life-long hobbyists to industry professionals, we enjoy learning about new things and meeting new people, and participating in spirited debates.

Quick Navigation

Home Forums Contact us

User Menu

Login
Steve Williams
Site Founder | Site Owner | Administrator
Ron Resnick
Site Co-Owner | Administrator
Julian (The Fixer)
Website Build | Marketing Managersing
Top Bottom