albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemKetchamAlbert. .... Do you find with the d5000 any point where the upsampling to 128 dsd does not give any advantage or even has sonic penalty?In... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).AgearDitto. That is why I ordered the Lampi L7 (based on reports from end users). I also eyeballed the Allnic and it looks beautiful. I am sure you will be pleased. It appear... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Albert,Shigeki Yamamoto made his name developing excellent low power SET amplifiers primarily for the Japanese market. He successfully obtained the same sound characteristics... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Your description of the Yamamoto is precisely what I'm looking for in a DAC. I don't know yet if my new acquisition will fulfill that need or not.I am pleased for you, digital is the toughe... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Have you compared the Yamamoto directly with the Aesthetix and / or Lampizator Big 6?By that I mean in the same system at same time. If yes did all votes go the same way? posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemCharles1dad,...seems like you have a winner on your hands."I hope so, only time will tell. It responded big time to changes in interconnect ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles,Reads like you too are on the warpath to get digital to make music without thinking about the hardware. I'm sure Jim White's DAC will be good, he is a brilliant designer and... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI agree with you. The Allnic DAC was the second best DAC I ever heard. It had many analog qualities that made it sound very organic and open. I think the DHTs in it may have help... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI received the new Allnic D5000 DAC late today, just before we left for dinner.We plugged it in when we returned, just as everyone was arriving for our usual Tuesday night music. We switche... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDnath Thank you Albert. Is most of Technics information contained within this system thread and the "Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 Project"? Any other thread/resource... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPhilb7777Albert, I'm running ARC Ref 250's on my Avalon Eidolon Diamonds which are typically a tough load for an amp. My room is 21x15x9 feet and I rarely have to turn the v... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWe all develop a certain familiarity and comfort level based on our experiences and outcomes. That is true, I tried many different amplifiers on my (previous... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,I suppose it depends on the particular speaker design. 95 db is quite sensitive, is there a tough impedance load/phase angle with your speaker? posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemCharles1dadHi Albert,How power or current hungry are your speakers?They are about 95 DB efficiency but currently I'm accustomed to the VTL 750 which ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, check out Nat Audio Transmitter and Magma tube power amps, 150W+/ch plus of total crazy tube loveliness all the way from Serbia of all places Sou... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks Rugyboogie.I'm still on the search for possible replacement for my VTL 750s. Hope to hear the Allnic DHT but concerned that it's only 100 WPC. Anyone heard the new ARC Ref 25... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRichard,You're right, they seem to be more difficult to find than a few years ago. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Myles B. Astor Reference SystemI'm grateful you reminded me. I just received an email from Bob Attayeh telling me they are receiving fresh tape this afternoon.Hopefully not too long before I can enjoy this gem.On... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Myles B. Astor Reference SystemSteve,I don't know what more you could do. The bass was so improved I could hardly believe it and distortion was reduced to the point it was just "music" rather than speakers.... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Myles B. Astor Reference SystemDon't know if you heard my 2013 PFO POY "Smoke and Mirrors" from Yarlung Records but get it if you don't.After reading I intended to several ti... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Myles B. Astor Reference SystemHello Myles !Glad to see the update, congratulations on the Magico. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks for the kind remarks. We had great sound last night, at least in my opinion. I had a full house with just about every spot filled. We played a wide variety of music and best of all, ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI should say, no way could I have done this without help from a friend.I am very grateful. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeter,The one I have now is pretty near perfect but this one is as new. Photos taken five minutes ago with my point and shoot SonyYou judge. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI just received a Technics MK3 turntable I purchased outside the USA. It could pass for new in the box. I've been searching for one this perfect for many years.I have not decided if I'll se... posted over 10 years ago | View comment |