Crazy money yes but sooooooo good with all those tube amps. I think these audio shows is more about what they can do and less about what you can afford.
I went to the show on Saturday afternoon so it meant I didn’t get to see everything.
OAD, audionote, Class A (accuphase/ ayon / audiovector) and hifi collective (new epos speakers + AVM amp) had a sound that i could forget about the equipment and listen all day.
DEXQ just blew am away how...
On studying the photographs I can tell the circuit board has been bathed in the blood of a thousand virgins that imparts a purity to the sound. Im adding this to my Highly recommended for all audio equipment.
The Marantz they mention is the CD52 MKII SE
I bought the Marantz CD52 for $50AUD to listen to my CDs again because I didn't want to pay for a streaming service.
Enjoyable sound. Nothing harsh. I'm also a fan of the Arcam. Either would be a good budget CD player.
20years ago:
Eggleston Works - it was either the Isabel or Fontaine
DCS multi box source playing Kelis 'Milkshake" most dynamic thing I have ever heard.
Balance audio Tech (BAT) power amp.
Last 2 years:
Spender BC1 from the late 60's on a Sansui amp. slightly grainy highs bass wasn't tight...
I think this would depend on your int. amp. if your integrated amp had a passive volume pot then you could. If it has a pre amp section with gain then it might be tricky.
If you had a amp with a passive volume pot in front then I would just use the volume pot instead of this unit.
i look forward to trying out the x2D as a x-1D owner and user the issue i have with it is that it’s a bit slow for shooting people. still life is good. i upgraded from H4D -31 which i still find as a better studio camera than x1D.
Hasselblad mirrorless (X series) isn’t really aimed at the pro...
A visual inspection before plugging it in would show it's 230V.
You would think visual inspection and a little shake to listen to any rattling would be a good idea before plugging it in when people are sending equipment to him?
The PM-90 is a better unit because it looks better. who cares about sound when amps have with wooden sides. Hook it up to a turntable and it will be the coolest system.