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Hey everyone! I currently run rz50, Klipsch rp8000f and rp450c as my front stage. Everything else is also Klipsch for a 7.1.4 setup. When I started out I had no plan, and my budget wasn't clear, and so this ended up being my first surround system, not build from hand-me-downs from clients that...

Hi everybody, So my current desktop setup is a Sennheiser HD800, NwAvGuy O2/ODAC and a pair of Yamaha HS8 on Primacoustic RX pads. I might be a bit delusional but I believe the HD800 to be the best headphone in the world when EQ'ed, better than the HD800S which has that second harmonic...

I have the itch to try different speakers in my 2 channel listening room which consists of a WiiM pro plus -> (2) Marantz MA-700 -> 2Ci Room is 13' x 20' with vaulted ceilings and the listening area is off center so not bad according GIK who I sent my REW results. Prior to finding this site I...

hi I have had for 4 years now a PM 25 which works well and I love, I lack some new features like optical output etc, I know there are much newer amps (mine is from 1985-1990 approx). those are the specs from a new one Mesures Réponse en fréquence (entrée analogique) : 10 Hz à 40 kHz Rapport...

Hi, friend has recommended me this forum so I'm quite new here, said you guys look at graphs besides opinions. So I decided to make a thread here instead of other forums. Right now I'm on TIDAL. I also use an old Technics compact disc player SL-P111 to play my CDs with Burr-Brown 16 bit DAC- so...

Not got the cash for a huge upgrade in amplifier despite black week and black friday So what can i do,try ? I can do something to my fosi audio TB10D Can i do an Op-Amp upgrade ? Is this the Op-amps on my TB10D ? Audiophonics has some Op-Amps, what should i upgrade to if possible, i want...

I'm keen for your collective wisdom everyone. I'm seeking to upgrade my speakers from the Q Acoustic M20HD for desktop. They are mounted on speaker stands approx. 30cm (11-12inch) on my desk, perfect for tweeter at ear level. My room is about 50% treated, not an optimal size (square shape), but...

I am planning to upgrade my home theater (dedicated) speakers to better sounding one. Use of the system is 90% movies 10% music Current Klipsch inwall speakers are working OK, but I felt something is missing in vocals and main audio out of LCR. Can you suggest upgrade of LCRs with budget ~3-4K...

Long time lurker, first time poster. I have been looking at upgrading my DAC for some time now, to hopefully get a better sound quality when streaming my music. At present my path consists of: Apple Airport Express (optical) --> Stello DA100 Signature (balanced XLR) --> DLS AMP One --> DLS M60...

Dear All, I am new to the crew and have a question for the expert people around here. I have a system that I consider quiet efficient and simple : an Onkyo 9010 plugged to a pair of Audiovector QR1. I stream my music with qobuz through a Chromcast audio. I would like to stick to a simple...

Hi all, I have an upgrade dilemma and I'd like to read your perspective. I currently own the KEF LS50 Meta (which I can still return) paired with a Cambridge CXA81. I am quite happy with my setup: I love the detail and the imaging of the Metas, however I wish it had a bit more meat in the...

Hello everyone! Great to be a part of this forum . I have recently fully treated my room and am finally ready to upgrade my monitors (I didn’t want to change monitoring before treating my room). I have a budget of £2.5k ish and am torn between: 1. Neumann KH150 (new) 2. Neumann KH310 (used...

So, I'm currently using a wireless Pioneer headphones, not sure of what the model is because I got it as a gift a year ago, and I have been wanting to upgrade to a better headphones and I need help to choose. I'm going to use this headphone to listen to music, so sound quality is what I'm...

Current combo : Kali Audio LP6 + FiiO K5 Pro connected with RCA. I am happy with the combo, was wondering if upgrading to a balanced DAC/xlr will be worth it? Reasons: Want to try XLR cables (hoping for better audio) + K5 Pro has a weird problem: It does not mute the monitors if I connect...

Hi, new here, first post. I have two broken DT880s here, broken mostly due to the fact they can't receive a signal since the wires broke. On one, that jack is broken. On the other, the wire is ripped. I'm absolutely done with headphones without a removable wire or with an impossible-to-repair...

Hello all, I currently have Marantz PM6003 + CD6005 + Monitor Audio Bronze bx2 First thing I would like to add is a Network Streamer. I would love to be able to play music from my phone / tablet using services as Tidal YouTube Prime. I was looking into Bluesound NODE (at about 550€ ) Second...

I'm new to "HiFi" so bear with me. I live in an upstairs, carpeted apartment so high quality sound at low volume (without headphones) is my goal. My listening tastes are varied, mostly jazz and classical with some country and classic rock mixed in. My current audio setup is a 20 year old Yamaha...

Hi all, I have been considering buying a new amp/dac for my Focal Clears for some time now. I'm currently using a Fiio K5 Pro and don't really have anything to complain about. But I wonder if there would be an audible difference if I switched to a more expensive amp/dac. Unfortunately I have no...

Hello Folks, I started of my audio journey during pandemic with a Denon x4500h, JBL studio 530s , an Infinity RC263 center and a HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 sub. Over the past few months i wanted to take the hobby a bit further. Mostly, wanted to improve my AV side and create a dedicated 2 (&...

Hello Everyone! I would like to understand what your thoughts are about "Completing" vs. "Upgrading" an audio system? My current system: Macbook Pro / Apple Music Lossless -> Khadas Tone Board -> Aiyima A07 -> Wharfedale 225 Speakers. To improve my system I have two options - Add a couple of...