Recent content by JayGould

Thanks for the replies. I handed the amplifier to a local shop and they told me the following (direct quote): "There is a problem with the outputs, powers and drivers. It will cost you $200 to repair it." Does this sound reasonable? Or can I repair this cheaper by taking it elsewhere?

There is no sound with headphones connected either.

I don't know. How do I check that?

Thanks for the suggestion. I just tried both factory reset and turning off APD. Unfortunately the problem persists. Yes, I've made sure that it is in the correct mode. I have tried it on both A and B.

I've had this amplifier for a little over 3 years. I have a pair of Klipsch floor speakers connected to it. Last time I used my system was a month ago. I then went on vacation and since I came back, there is no sound from the stereo. I have tried connecting the speakers to a different amplifier...

Well he said the warranty for the whole car would be void. Apparently the stereo/audio workshop the dealership worked with had told him that it was not possible to install an amplifier. But of course I don't know the level of expertise this particular workshop has. So I could just connect an...

Not sure if this is the right forum. Either way, I have a Chinese JAC j7 car that I purchased brand new last year. I wanted to upgrade the audio system with an amplifier and new speakers. But the guy at JAC who sold me the car told me that the amplifier could not be exchanged without breaking...

I just got these speakers after reading the reviews and measurements here. I don't like them. They hurt my ears. I have tried reducing treble using eq but they are still bright. It feels like they are thin and sharp. No style of music sounds good. I have them connected to an AIYAMA A07 amp and a...

Thank you for the response/info. Appreciate it. "https://www.amazon.com/AIYIMA-A07-TPA3255-Amplifier-Digital/dp/B08CJZGT6H" So is this amp better than the AXR-100? Or what am I going to use it for exactly? $3000 is out of my budget unfortunately. I am looking for speakers around $500...

I personally can't stand ear-piercing treble, so my favorite pair of headphones are the Sennheiser HD650. They are opposite of V-shaped (so low bass, high mids, low treble). I want something similar with speakers. Basically, I want to listen at high volumes without destroying my hearing or...

Thanks. Yes, I'd get two set of speakers. One pair (most expensive, for music listening in the office) and a second pair just to hear the TV audio (will likely get something for around $100, just as long as it is better than the built-in TV audio then I'm good). I'm having a look at your list...

Last year I bought a pair of Klipsch RF-8000F floor speakers to stand in my (large) living room. Unfortunately, even though I have treated the room with lots of sound and bass absorbing panels, along with plants, paintings, rugs and you name it... it still echos and has terrible acoustics. Music...

Sounds good. I believe I can still return the E30 as I got it just a couple of weeks ago. By the way, have you compared listening to the Sonata solo versus connected to the Atom? Does the Atom actually improve the sound quality? Second question: How do you connect the Sonata to your Atom?

I am using the Sennheiser HD 650. I currently have two setups: 1. Topping E30 DAC + Douk U3 Amp ($40 on Amazon) 2. TempoTec Sonata HD Pro II I can't really hear any difference in sound quality between the two. If anything, I think things may sound better using just the Sonata (I think my Douk...

I have this dongle and also own a Topping E30 DAC. Since the Sonata has a built-in amp, would I get any audible improvement by getting a dedicated amp like a JDS Atom and either combining it with my E30 or by running this dongle as a pure DAC? I have a pair HD 650s, by the way (and they sound...