audiophile

  1. Ricco275

    Is the Boulder 508 actually good or actually not that good?

    I have read almost exclusively good things about the Boulder 508. However one review (certainly not paid by the manufacturer and therefore genuine) is killing it. It may be due to the wrong cables / adapters, however the audiophile gives way better opinions to other competing phono stages at...
  2. PSVANE

    PSVANE HORIZON Series Vacuum Tubes

    Introducing the newly HORIZON series by PSVANE. We are thrilled to announce the debut of the brand-new PSVANE HORIZON series vacuum tubes! This groundbreaking series is crafted to deliver "premium sound with affordable price" to all our customers. To achieve this, we’ve introduced the...
  3. PSVANE

    PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread

    Hi everyone, We are the official PSVANE team, and we are thrilled to announce the release of our latest Horizon series vacuum tubes. This discussion thread is dedicated to engaging with you and addressing any questions you might have about PSVANE vacuum tubes. With 16 years of experience in...
  4. PSVANE

    Introducing the new HORIZON series by PSVANE

    Introducing the new HORIZON series by PSVANE. We are thrilled to announce the debut of the brand-new PSVANE HORIZON series vacuum tubes! This groundbreaking series is crafted to deliver "premium sound with affordable price" to all our customers. To achieve this, we’ve introduced the innovative...
  5. Ricco275

    TAD M1000 vs M2500 thoughts?

    Pondering between a new TAD M1000 power amp and a 8 years old used M2500 mk1. I’ve read the M2500 is overall more expensive than the M1000 as it has much bigger transformers and it’s cut from a 90kg aluminium block, with the M1000 having updated internal components vs the M2500 mk1, and that the...
  6. W

    My audio system.

    I am a cable and speaker builder located in Los Angeles, CA. I've been improving the sound of my audio system for many years. My small set up consists Wavetouch Antero V2 speaker, modded OPPO BDP-95, modded SCL audio (Bakoon) AMP-5521 mk4 (35watts int. amp), Wavetouch power cord, IC, & speaker...
  7. Preston8452

    Something about " reclock " & "dejitter ", which I couldn't comprehend...

    Hi y'all, Firstly, sorry to bring out this old question again, but recently I just received this inquiry from my friend who is also on his way to digital streaming though, as we were discuss whether a network switch would help or not like everyone else, he sorta struck me with this, " Based on...
  8. Preston8452

    Any song recommendations for testing purposes?

    Hi y'all, So me and my pal came up with an idea about testing our own " streaming system " and see which is better, but yeah ofc, there can only be one variable, otherwise the test wouldn't be fair, no? we decided to only change the streamer/player in each test, well luckily, my friend who...
  9. Preston8452

    How to properly stream TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, et cetera?

    Hi guys, So I've been meaning to ask if there's an optimal way to stream these streaming service, if you know what I mean..., like some players which directly support TIDAL or Qobuz or Amazon Music and stuff, but what if I stream TIDAL through Roon, would the sound quality get better? and why...
  10. Preston8452

    Which NAS should I choose?

    Hi guys, It's just sorta a general wondering, so recently I've been thinking about purchasing a NAS for audio storage and stuff, I used to just simply store music with USB, but I read some articles about NAS, it seems to me that most audiophiles possess one to cooperate with their Hi-Fi gear...
  11. Karen Sumner

    Zen and the Art of Audio, Part 1

    In 1993, Harvey Rosenberg published a book entitled The Search for Musical Ecstasy. Unfortunately, the book is out of print as far as I know. Harvey and I talked about hi fi and music often. I miss what he brought to the conversation. He asked me to write a chapter in his book that I entitled...
  12. tima

    Forget it Jake, it's Audiophile

    Picking up on a post from David (@ddk) in the thread The language of Reproduction and language of Music. The mini-context being records and record quality. Allow me to go broader. Per David's examples above, 'audiophile' is used as an adjective. It can also be used as a noun: "Leon says he is...
  13. Preston8452

    Digital Audio Output Differences? Is USB Audio Really The Top-notch?

    Hello guys, So after some struggles between spending time in optimizing my PC audio functionalities and adopting a dedicated music streamer, I opted for the second one. I purchased the Munich M1T by Silent Angel, given it's good reviews in UK and Germany and Switzerland, I thought it wouldn't...
  14. M

    Taipei International Audio & Art Show 12/17 - 12/20

    Hello. The Taipei International Audio & Art Show begins in just 10 days. I am in Taiwan now, and I will attend the show on Saturday, the 18th. I'm not a journalist, a v-blogger, or even a very good reporter of events such as this, but I'm happy to share photos and highlights of any rooms and...
  15. tandbergfella

    My introduction.

    Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum, so I figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Ryan. I'm an analog freak and amateur audio engineer and musician. I love reel to reel tape and vinyl, and use them all the time. I wish I had a nice vinyl cutting lathe so I could cut my own vinyl discs. Please...
  16. AudioFlea

    AudioFlea, Your New HiFi Marketplace is Here!

    Good morning audiophiles! My business partner, Todd DeSantis and I may have met some of you over the past year at Axpona and THE Show Newport but if we haven't, we are excited to meet you now and we invite you to come check out our fresh approach to HiFi Classifieds, audioflea.com. A...
  17. C

    Custom headphone cables in the UK!

    There is a lack of custom headphone cable producers in the UK market and I aim to fix that! Neutrik jacks (in 3.5mm, 6.3mm, RCA and XLR, as well as 2.5mm, MMCX and SMC) and Canare Star Quad ensure high quality components, while the pictures speak for themselves when it comes to craftsmanship...
  18. Jaguar

    It’s finally complete!..The Jaguar Comprehensive Turntable Setup Video

    I've wanted to do this project for more than a year and it was one of the most difficult I've taken on. I appreciate any suggestions and unvarnished feedback you’d like to offer, about the content, video quality, sound, etc. https://vimeo.com/182750717 As far as I can tell, this is the...
  19. Windows X

    Fidelizer 6.0 Released with big update and upgrade program

    As you’re aware that there’ll be upgraded version of Fidelizer in upcoming release. However, it doesn’t decrease the quality of works I put into original Fidelizer one bit. Version 6.0 comes with big changelog fixing various issues found thorough the year. It also have some changes and...
  20. Mark (Basspig) Weiss

    GBS' First Recordings by Me, Now On Youtube!

    Merry Christmas everyone! http://www.youtube.com/user/BridgeportSymphony#p/a/u/0/shisfrN-sUU All three videos were recorded and edited by me last month. Be sure to watch them in 720P!

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