Hiking Boots/Shoes Recommendations?

Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

[Request] Powerful dishwasher with sanitize function?

I want the best god damned dishwasher money can buy.

Looking for the best, easiest to operate, cheapest dishwasher - Recommendation?

[Request] Best countertop dishwasher for reasonable price?

Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

Countertop/Portable Dishwasher

[Request] Dishwasher &lt;$1k Australian with QOL features and low water use

Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

Best socket set on the market $100-$150

[Request] Socket wrenches

I need a recommendation for a tool set that should last a lifetime. [Request]

Looking for a Mechanics tool set.

23 years later; GM Goodwrench socket set.

A Starter/Lifetime Tool set

Basic screwdriver set needed

Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

Trying to fill a tool roll for my truck and would like input on BFL tools like wrenches, pliers, socket sets, etc.

BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

Looking to upgrade my home hand tools

Was told to post this here. Husky 270pc toolset from Home Depot for $99, normally $199. Lifetime warranty too

[Request] Ratchet/Wrench/Etc tool set for home/bicycle/general use

Thoughts on a Honda Accord V6 2007?

2010 Honda Accord worth the buy?

Thoughts on a 2008 Honda accord v6 coupe EX-L?

2014 honda accord ??

After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

2014 Accord V6 Touring (any thoughts?)

Which car ?

me again. 2010 2dr honda accord, 122k miles for $5,800. just want a reliable first car, thoughts?

Want to buy an Accord, any suggestions?

2020/2021 Honda Accord LX - Tell Me About Your Likes/Dislikes

Compact - Midsize suv

best small/midsize suv?

Looking for a used (06-14) reliable compact/mid-size SUV

compact/mid size suv

Midsize SUV

Recommendations for midsized SUVs to look at

Compact to Mid-Size SUV

Small to mid-size suv suggestions?

Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

Just tried a Lotus Elise Cup 250, driving impressions !

Dan Neil reviews Lotus Emira: As Good As It Gets

Considering a Lotus Elise - USA

How affordable are Lotus Elises from the 2005-2012 model year?

Lotus Exige Sport Final Edition review: farewell, Exige

I wanna know everything you know about a 2005 Lotus Elise

My Lotus Evora Review

Lotus retail sales up 24% in best performance for a decade

2022 Lotus Emira Looks to Be One of the Brand's Best

PURCHASING A LOTUS — Need Tips + Advice.

Looking for a good rpg/action adventure with a good story and good characters

Deep long rpgs?

Looking for a story-focused RPG

Looking for a complex RPG

Fantasy games with an detailed and immersive world?

[WSIB] I am in search for a open world RPG that will keep me busy for hundreds of hours.

Open world game with huge map, lots of things to do, and great graphics

WSIB Feeling a bit of an rpg lull and want something exciting like old school BioWare with a engaging story that doesn’t take 100 hours to play.

WSIB: long, immersive games with high quality storytelling and writing

looking for an open-world rpg

[WSIB] A turn based strategy game that isn’t 4X

Turn-based strategy game

Turn-based strategy games

[WSIB] Small-scale, medieval, strategy game, featuring pikemen and cavalry

(WSIB) Turn-based ”wargaming” game

[WSIB] Turn Based Strategy games

WSIB if I want a strategy game for dummies

WSIB Strategic Rpg

[WSIB] Good offline strategy/(ish) games?

What are some good "smaller scale to control, but still feel large scale battle" tactical / strategy games?

Bullet Hell-Type Games: Atomicrops vs. I, Dracula: Genesis vs. Others?

WSIB if i want a completely story driven indie game but have already played undertale and oneshot (preferably similar to those 2)

Post apocalyptic enthusiast, Underrail or Atom RPG?

[SIB] Undermine or Atomicrops

WSIB if I like "Run into things, need to grow in power/special items to move further so I come back after unlocking said element" type of games.

Blsoodborne or Resident evil 2 ?

What should I buy? Animal Crossing: New Horizons or Doom: Eternal

[WSIB] Fast-paced top-down roguelikes?

[SIB] I Hate Running Backwards or Planetary Dustoff? Or something else?

SIB Nuclear Throne?

What can you recommend for minimizing pores?

I know you can’t get rid of pores but I’m wondering is there anyway to make them smaller? I use La Roche Posay products. They keep my acne mostly at bay but I feel like my pores are just so large. Part of it is genetic, but just wondering if there’s anything else I can do at home to help. Thanks!

OPEN PORES- WHAT TO DO? IS THERE ANY PRODUCT I CAN USE?

What skincare products have you used that helped with large pores?

What is the best thing to use to tighten pores on your face?

Can anyone tell me why my pores are so huge and what I can do to minimize them?

How to reduce pores.

Hey guys, how do I make my pores not look like this? Info in comments (deleted and reposted for an error in the title)

Pores reduction tips?

Advice for shrinking pores on and around nose?

[sun care] sunscreen that doesn’t irritate rosacea and perioral dermatitis

[Sun Care] Looking for sunscreen that doesn't irritate Rosacea

Sunscreen recommendations for rosacea

Looking for a sunscreen for my acne prone skin.

[Sun Care] looking for a sunscreen that works well for people with Eczema.

Desperate for a good sunscreen

Looking for a Daily Suncreen

I’ve tried them all and I still can’t find my holy grail for my dry rosacea skin. Any other recommendations?

Sunscreen, eczema and makeup, Help [Sun care]

[Sun Care] Help with not being able to use Sunscreen

How can i stop a really greasy face?

How to best defeat oily skin?

Is there any long-lasting solution for oily face?

Oily Face -&gt; Wash Face -&gt; More Oily

Extremely oily skin

Y’all know some sort of cream or product I can buy to make my face less greasy looking?

super oily face help needed

Oily Skin— please help!

Really oily skin

How to have less oily skin?

Adrian Krebs

Johannes Engler

Tavis Lochhead

Gain (max.) +8dB (Line) +55dB (Phono MM) Input Sensitivity 720mV (Line, Volume = 0dB) 3.1mV (Phono MM, Volume=0dB) Input Impedance 10K (Line) 47K//100pF (Phono MM) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.0004% (Line, 1KHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB) Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB) Output Voltage 2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB) Output Impedance 120 ohm Signal-to-Noise Ration (S/N) > 110dB (Line, A-weighted) >76dB (Phono MM, A-weighted) DAC D to A converter ES9018K2M Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.0006% (1KHz @ 0dBFS) Output level (0dBFS, 1KHz) 2.05V Max. Sampling Frequency 192KHz Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) > 112dB (A-weighted) Digital Filters Fast Roll-off , Slow Roll-off , Minimum Phase Power Amplifier Section Gain +29dB Rated Max. Power Output 2 X 50W (8 ohm, THD<1%) 2 X 75W (4 ohm, THD<1%) Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB) Input Sensitivity 720mV Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.003% (1kHz @ 40W/8ohm) Signal-to-Noise ratio (S/N) > 110dB (A-weighted) Max. Output Current 9A Headphone Amplifier Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.01% (1kHz, 50mW) Output Impedance 2.35 ohm Load impedance 20-600 ohm General Standby Power Consumption <0.5W Power Requirements 115V ~ 50 - 60Hz 100V ~ 50 - 60Hz Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D) 445 x 65.5 x 300 Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D) 512 x 467 x 146 Weight 7.8kg (Net)

audioadvisor.com

amazon.com

Matt Coykendall

r/audiophile

r/BudgetAudiophile

r/headphones

First impressions have been very good. They definitely punch above their weight. I was very surprised by two things: 1) the amount of bass they throw off without a sub (granted, it's not punchy bass, but the low end is sufficient for a lot of music), and 2) the 75 watt into 4 ohm amp had no problem driving the speakers. They've been a lot of fun so far!

Magnepan .7

 I’m not sure how much of it was in my head, but the sound seemed a good bit cleaner with the stand. The previous setup was a conventional old TV cabinet with a drawer and a hinged door that used to resonate at certain bass frequencies. On first blushes with the Atacama, the system seems slightly more willing to make its bass presentation more cleanly. I could hear Mick Fleetwood hammering the drums right at the back of the soundstage I think more clearly than I had before, which is about the maximum extent of my impression right now lol

I hadn’t listened to the system for a couple of weeks, as I don’t have much other furniture in the room yet. When the TV stand arrived i sat down with Rumours by Fleetwood. I’m not sure how much of it was in my head, but the sound seemed a good bit cleaner with the stand. The previous setup was a conventional old TV cabinet with a drawer and a hinged door that used to resonate at certain bass frequencies

I hadn’t listened to the system for a couple of weeks, as I don’t have much other furniture in the room yet. When the TV stand arrived i sat down with Rumours by Fleetwood. I’m not sure how much of it was in my head, but the sound seemed a good bit cleaner with the stand. The previous setup was a conventional old TV cabinet with a drawer and a hinged door that used to resonate at certain bass frequencies. On first blushes with the Atacama, the system seems slightly more willing to make its bass presentation more cleanly. I could hear Mick Fleetwood hammering the drums right at the back of the soundstage I think more clearly than I had before, which is about the maximum extent of my impression right now lol. The aesthetics are also great. Very pleased all round!

Edit: components are an Audiolab 6000a integrated amp and Cambridge Audio CXC cd transport. Speakers are Q acoustics 3060i’s. I’m not a very creative or techie audiophile so I built the system essentially by referring to WhatHifi’s best buys and reviews as they were at the time!!!

<div class="md"><p>I hadn’t listened to the system for a couple of weeks, as I don’t have much other furniture in the room yet. When the TV stand arrived i sat down with Rumours by Fleetwood. I’m not sure how much of it was in my head, but the sound seemed a good bit cleaner with the stand. The previous setup was a conventional old TV cabinet with a drawer and a hinged door that used to resonate at certain bass frequencies. On first blushes with the Atacama, the system seems slightly more willing to make its bass presentation more cleanly. I could hear Mick Fleetwood hammering the drums right at the back of the soundstage I think more clearly than I had before, which is about the maximum extent of my impression right now lol. The aesthetics are also great. Very pleased all round!</p>

<p>Edit: components are an Audiolab 6000a integrated amp and Cambridge Audio CXC cd transport. Speakers are Q acoustics 3060i’s. I’m not a very creative or techie audiophile so I built the system essentially by referring to WhatHifi’s best buys and reviews as they were at the time!!!</p>
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Great value proposition with the Q Acoustics speakers. Hard to beat.

<div class="md"><p>Great value proposition with the Q Acoustics speakers. Hard to beat.</p>
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Completing my stereo system with an Atacama TV stand: -

 They sound amazing plugged into my Audiolab 6000a and sound fantastic with this DAC running Tidal. I still miss my stereo though..

I knew I'd have to go on a five week work trip so I invested in a Dragonfly DAC and a set of Sennheiser HD 560 S headphones. Easily the best headphones I've ever had, much better bass extension and detail than my Grado SR80s. They sound amazing plugged into my Audiolab 6000a and sound fantastic with this DAC running Tidal. I still miss my stereo though

I knew I'd have to go on a five week work trip so I invested in a Dragonfly DAC and a set of Sennheiser HD 560 S headphones. Easily the best headphones I've ever had, much better bass extension and detail than my Grado SR80s. They sound amazing plugged into my Audiolab 6000a and sound fantastic with this DAC running Tidal. I still miss my stereo though...but if you have to be stuck in a hotel room then this is the way to go.

<div class="md"><p>I knew I&#39;d have to go on a five week work trip so I invested in a Dragonfly DAC and a set of Sennheiser HD 560 S headphones. Easily the best headphones I&#39;ve ever had, much better bass extension and detail than my Grado SR80s. They sound amazing plugged into my Audiolab 6000a and sound fantastic with this DAC running Tidal. I still miss my stereo though...but if you have to be stuck in a hotel room then this is the way to go.</p>
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Dragonfly’s are really solid for the price. I use a red with my setup!

<div class="md"><p>Dragonfly’s are really solid for the price. I use a red with my setup!</p>
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My "I'm working away from home and miss my stereo" set up

 This is where the amp / pre feature is handy. Very good entry level product. Ease of operation makes this nifty box great for most listeners.

Very good entry level product...

 It'S not going to be the highlight of this review, but it's adequate in most cases the included remote is very nice. It has a solid feel and, unlike so many other integrated remotes, it's not that simple credit card shaped afterthought. I can control the other audio lab components as well, such as their cd transport. The broad description of the 6000a sound is large and airy

 Really, none hit them all in this price point, but we're getting really close here: [, Music, ]! The 6000a is an integrated amp that puts out 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 75 watts into 4.. It utilizes a high current toroidal power transformer for clean playback in some ways a backup power ready to use on in demand circumstances. The audio lab has the ability to switch between three modes, integrated preamplifier and power, amp configurations

. I have not personally reviewed it, but comparing the specs. The cambridge will provide more wattage, 60 versus 50 and a usb input, but does not include a phono input price that into your comparison. If that is a requirement for you, if we look at a budget performer like the emotiva ta1, it's a bit more distance

 While this does not completely eliminate jitter, it does greatly help to reduce it. Connected to the dac are the four digital inputs we get. Two optical and two coaxial all handling 24 bit 192.

Audiolab 6000A Review - This Integrated Amplifier Has It Going On!

But while the design looks beautiful and the construction quality is outstanding, that same elegant design isn't so functional.

The source knob, too, would benefit from being more resistant to accidentally turning it. And would be easier to use if it were separate buttons with a light over each.

I think the sound quality is good. Whether it's worth the price I'm not 100% sure, since I don't have another amp to compare it to in the same room and with the same speakers.

Ergonomics are poor

yotpo

World Wide Stereo

Brooks Berdan Ltd.

Gramophone

My budget is <US$4,000. I've listened to three amps in my price range so far (all on the same set of speakers from a dealer):

This was a very bright sounding amp. It was detailed enough and seemed not to roll off the high end, which was nice. The mids seemed to get lost just a little in certain songs, though. The style is *something* and I'm not sure I love it, but it is unique

This was the most "neutral" amp of the three. It's not integrated (so I'd need a preamp) but is least expensive, so that helps. I do like that it was more flat in terms of sound, but it wasn't as engaging as the other two, although that might be by design.

Full tube amp. This was probably the most unique sounding (and highest priced). Very intimate sound that really emphasized the mids without reducing the lows and highs.

Just bought a Samsung HW-S60T Soundbar. It’s pretty decent with the exception of its comically short power cord. I’ve looked around for extensions with no success, whether from Samsung or elsewhere. Anyone have any leads? I’m thinking my next best bet would be to just cut the cord and connect it to a longer cable, but I’ve never soldered wire in my life. Where could I go to get this done professionally? Computer or electronics repair shop?

<div class="md"><p>Just bought a Samsung HW-S60T Soundbar. It’s pretty decent with the exception of its comically short power cord. I’ve looked around for extensions with no success, whether from Samsung or elsewhere. Anyone have any leads? I’m thinking my next best bet would be to just cut the cord and connect it to a longer cable, but I’ve never soldered wire in my life. Where could I go to get this done professionally? Computer or electronics repair shop?</p>
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Hey all!

I need some advice on how to best combine this setup:

[U-Turn Orbit Turntable](https://uturnaudio.com/products/orbit-basic-turntable) with built-in pre-amp.

[Edifier R1850DB](https://www.edifier.com/int/product-r1850db.html) Active Bookshelf Speakers.

An ancient [Aiwa CA-DW635](https://www.cnet.com/products/aiwa-ca-dw635-boombox-cd/) AM FM Radio/Cassette CD Player Boombox w/speakers. [This ebay link has better photos.](https://www.ebay.com/itm/174241151757?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D003b021ffd4248d88d20e204d1c57477%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D174241151757%26itm%3D174241151757%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DAiwa&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A9578148a-d767-11eb-b25f-7a957e8ca8fa%7Cparentrq%3A4e5fe55b17a0a0f0fe213834ffe56b78%7Ciid%3A1)

Ideally, I'd like both the stereo (CD/tape/AM/FM) and my turntable to come out of my Edifier speakers, bypassing the Aiwa's speakers. I understand I need a middleman receiver of some kind, but I don't know what. [The Aiwa only has an aux](https://imgur.com/a/Xj0aUIS), so I worry that if that's how it is connected to the receiver, it won't actually output the CD/tape deck, since [those are different settings.](https://imgur.com/a/NxJWQTn)

I was able to play the U-Turn out of the stereo's AUX setting, but the sound was trash.

Any help is appreciated. In terms of budget I don't really care, I suppose less than $300 would be ideal. But if it perfected the setup so I could listen to CDs, tapes, and records through my speakers, I would splurge.

<div class="md"><p>Hey all!</p>

<p>I need some advice on how to best combine this setup:</p>

<p><a href="https://uturnaudio.com/products/orbit-basic-turntable">U-Turn Orbit Turntable</a> with built-in pre-amp.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.edifier.com/int/product-r1850db.html">Edifier R1850DB</a> Active Bookshelf Speakers.</p>

<p>An ancient <a href="https://www.cnet.com/products/aiwa-ca-dw635-boombox-cd/">Aiwa CA-DW635</a> AM FM Radio/Cassette CD Player Boombox w/speakers. <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/174241151757?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D003b021ffd4248d88d20e204d1c57477%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D174241151757%26itm%3D174241151757%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DAiwa&amp;_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&amp;_trkparms=pageci%3A9578148a-d767-11eb-b25f-7a957e8ca8fa%7Cparentrq%3A4e5fe55b17a0a0f0fe213834ffe56b78%7Ciid%3A1">This ebay link has better photos.</a></p>

<p>Ideally, I&#39;d like both the stereo (CD/tape/AM/FM) and my turntable to come out of my Edifier speakers, bypassing the Aiwa&#39;s speakers. I understand I need a middleman receiver of some kind, but I don&#39;t know what. <a href="https://imgur.com/a/Xj0aUIS">The Aiwa only has an aux</a>, so I worry that if that&#39;s how it is connected to the receiver, it won&#39;t actually output the CD/tape deck, since <a href="https://imgur.com/a/NxJWQTn">those are different settings.</a></p>

<p>I was able to play the U-Turn out of the stereo&#39;s AUX setting, but the sound was trash.</p>

<p>Any help is appreciated. In terms of budget I don&#39;t really care, I suppose less than $300 would be ideal. But if it perfected the setup so I could listen to CDs, tapes, and records through my speakers, I would splurge.</p>
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What's up. I'm looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker and came here for some recs. I have a JBL Pulse 3 right now and I've had it for a while but it doesn't really produce the volume and bass that I'd like from a speaker. I like the lights on the pulse 3 but I would much prefer a speaker with better sound delivery than any type of lights. Although, I do like the size of it. I don't have much of a budget. Any recommendations? Thanks

<div class="md"><p>What&#39;s up. I&#39;m looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker and came here for some recs. I have a JBL Pulse 3 right now and I&#39;ve had it for a while but it doesn&#39;t really produce the volume and bass that I&#39;d like from a speaker. I like the lights on the pulse 3 but I would much prefer a speaker with better sound delivery than any type of lights. Although, I do like the size of it. I don&#39;t have much of a budget. Any recommendations? Thanks</p>
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Hi, all I hope I do this right! I just upgraded my old Denton receiver to a   
Onkyo TX-NR656. I'm using it right now with my old   
Boston Acoustics MCS 90 Speakers. I'd like to upgrade my speakers to an Atmos system or just anything for live music and movies. I'm really a newb when it comes to this and am looking at suggestions. I think I want to do floor speakers they just need to be oak in color but I'm flexible. I have been looking at Klipsch R-625FA but I'm not sure what direction I should go in.  My budget is 1000-1500 maybe. I really appreciate any help!

<div class="md"><p>Hi, all I hope I do this right! I just upgraded my old Denton receiver to a<br/>
Onkyo TX-NR656. I&#39;m using it right now with my old<br/>
Boston Acoustics MCS 90 Speakers. I&#39;d like to upgrade my speakers to an Atmos system or just anything for live music and movies. I&#39;m really a newb when it comes to this and am looking at suggestions. I think I want to do floor speakers they just need to be oak in color but I&#39;m flexible. I have been looking at Klipsch R-625FA but I&#39;m not sure what direction I should go in.  My budget is 1000-1500 maybe. I really appreciate any help!</p>
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It’s never been more apparent that Google filters it’s results until you try to find an integrated amp under $500. There are 4 brands. No more. No less. 

Anyway, does the technology improve in mid-low level amps enough every year that I can justify spending full price? I feel like the better route is to buy something maybe 4 years old for 30-40% less than it was new but I’m reading about the Cambridge Audio axr100 being this magical amp with sound quality that matches amps at twice its price. But I feel like everyone says that.

<div class="md"><p>It’s never been more apparent that Google filters it’s results until you try to find an integrated amp under $500. There are 4 brands. No more. No less. </p>

<p>Anyway, does the technology improve in mid-low level amps enough every year that I can justify spending full price? I feel like the better route is to buy something maybe 4 years old for 30-40% less than it was new but I’m reading about the Cambridge Audio axr100 being this magical amp with sound quality that matches amps at twice its price. But I feel like everyone says that.</p>
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I'm getting buzzing/static kinda noise on my left speaker at around 250hz,

Same on the right yet a higher pitch sound at around 850 and 1350 hz.

Anyone know the causes of this kind of stuff

Edit: Speakers are Dantax Opus 12's  
I think they're quite old.

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m getting buzzing/static kinda noise on my left speaker at around 250hz,</p>

<p>Same on the right yet a higher pitch sound at around 850 and 1350 hz.</p>

<p>Anyone know the causes of this kind of stuff</p>

<p>Edit: Speakers are Dantax Opus 12&#39;s<br/>
I think they&#39;re quite old.</p>
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Hey guys I have a Schiit Modi which I currently use as a DAC for my Magni. I am about to purchase a Rega Elax-R for my speakers. My question is if there is a detrimental effect on audio quality if I use the output from the magni as a pre-amp for my Rega. Essentially I would only be doing this so that I dont need to swap out cables behind the dac when I want to swap from headphones to speakers.

I know that the modi is probably not a great DAC for this amp, I'll be upgrading that later. Thanks for the advice.

<div class="md"><p>Hey guys I have a Schiit Modi which I currently use as a DAC for my Magni. I am about to purchase a Rega Elax-R for my speakers. My question is if there is a detrimental effect on audio quality if I use the output from the magni as a pre-amp for my Rega. Essentially I would only be doing this so that I dont need to swap out cables behind the dac when I want to swap from headphones to speakers.</p>

<p>I know that the modi is probably not a great DAC for this amp, I&#39;ll be upgrading that later. Thanks for the advice.</p>
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Hi, someone on Marketplace is selling a KEF Model 100 center speaker for €50. I've never had a center speaker and don't really know if I even need one. Would it go well paired with my B&W 202i speakers? Is it worth the price?

Someone else is selling a B&W Rock Solid center speaker for €100. Better option?

<div class="md"><p>Hi, someone on Marketplace is selling a KEF Model 100 center speaker for €50. I&#39;ve never had a center speaker and don&#39;t really know if I even need one. Would it go well paired with my B&amp;W 202i speakers? Is it worth the price?</p>

<p>Someone else is selling a B&amp;W Rock Solid center speaker for €100. Better option?</p>
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I am looking for a new (integrated optional) amplifier. Right now I'm using my Onkyo receiver but am looking to move the TV to another room and focus on using this as a listening area. I'm not really interested in a DAC or streaming amp, since I have my own DAC and will be using a dedicated PC to stream.

Current speakers: JBL 590s & JMR Grande Voce

My budget is <US$4,000. I've listened to three amps in my price range so far (all on the same set of speakers from a dealer):

## McIntosh MA252

This was a very bright sounding amp. It was detailed enough and seemed not to roll off the high end, which was nice. The mids seemed to get lost just a little in certain songs, though. The style is *something* and I'm not sure I love it, but it is unique.

## Jadis Orchestra Black

Full tube amp. This was probably the most unique sounding (and highest priced). Very intimate sound that really emphasized the mids without reducing the lows and highs.

## PS Audio Stellar S300

This was the most "neutral" amp of the three. It's not integrated (so I'd need a preamp) but is least expensive, so that helps. I do like that it was more flat in terms of sound, but it wasn't as engaging as the other two, although that might be by design.

Any thoughts of these three? Any others I should be looking at instead? I haven't listened to too many different systems in my time, so this is all new to me.

<div class="md"><p>I am looking for a new (integrated optional) amplifier. Right now I&#39;m using my Onkyo receiver but am looking to move the TV to another room and focus on using this as a listening area. I&#39;m not really interested in a DAC or streaming amp, since I have my own DAC and will be using a dedicated PC to stream.</p>

<p>Current speakers: JBL 590s &amp; JMR Grande Voce</p>

<p>My budget is &lt;US$4,000. I&#39;ve listened to three amps in my price range so far (all on the same set of speakers from a dealer):</p>

<h2>McIntosh MA252</h2>

<p>This was a very bright sounding amp. It was detailed enough and seemed not to roll off the high end, which was nice. The mids seemed to get lost just a little in certain songs, though. The style is <em>something</em> and I&#39;m not sure I love it, but it is unique.</p>

<h2>Jadis Orchestra Black</h2>

<p>Full tube amp. This was probably the most unique sounding (and highest priced). Very intimate sound that really emphasized the mids without reducing the lows and highs.</p>

<h2>PS Audio Stellar S300</h2>

<p>This was the most &quot;neutral&quot; amp of the three. It&#39;s not integrated (so I&#39;d need a preamp) but is least expensive, so that helps. I do like that it was more flat in terms of sound, but it wasn&#39;t as engaging as the other two, although that might be by design.</p>

<p>Any thoughts of these three? Any others I should be looking at instead? I haven&#39;t listened to too many different systems in my time, so this is all new to me.</p>
</div>

i'm deciding between 2 center channel speakers; paradigm moniter se 2000c ($250) vs psb alpha c10 ($500). basically what i want to know is the psb speaker worth the 2x asking price?

i'm upgrading from a micca mb42x-c.

<div class="md"><p>i&#39;m deciding between 2 center channel speakers; paradigm moniter se 2000c ($250) vs psb alpha c10 ($500). basically what i want to know is the psb speaker worth the 2x asking price?</p>

<p>i&#39;m upgrading from a micca mb42x-c.</p>
</div>

hi, very new to stero audio.  I purchased some speakers on prime and I'd like to make sure I set them up right.  Anyone have an recommendations for audio reciever/amp/cables etc for these? legit dont even know how to get these working. Also how good are these?    


 2x Klipsch Synergy Black Label F-300 Floorstanding Speaker  
2x Klipsch Synergy Black Label B-200 Bookshelf Speakers  
Klipsch Synergy Black Label C-200 Center Channel  
Klipsch Synergy Black Label Sub-120

<div class="md"><p>hi, very new to stero audio.  I purchased some speakers on prime and I&#39;d like to make sure I set them up right.  Anyone have an recommendations for audio reciever/amp/cables etc for these? legit dont even know how to get these working. Also how good are these?    </p>

<p>2x Klipsch Synergy Black Label F-300 Floorstanding Speaker<br/>
2x Klipsch Synergy Black Label B-200 Bookshelf Speakers<br/>
Klipsch Synergy Black Label C-200 Center Channel<br/>
Klipsch Synergy Black Label Sub-120</p>
</div>

Hi, I'm currently looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers around the £200 mark and am currently thinking between the Dali Spektor 2 or the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+  -  which would you recommend? or would you recommend me a different pair?

My amp is an NAD 3020A.

The Emotiva's also seem quite difficult to find anywhere online in stock.

Cheers!

<div class="md"><p>Hi, I&#39;m currently looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers around the £200 mark and am currently thinking between the Dali Spektor 2 or the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+  -  which would you recommend? or would you recommend me a different pair?</p>

<p>My amp is an NAD 3020A.</p>

<p>The Emotiva&#39;s also seem quite difficult to find anywhere online in stock.</p>

<p>Cheers!</p>
</div>

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**$100:** **Edifier R1280T** **Powered Bookshelf Speakers** [Amazon (US)](https://smile.amazon.com/Edifier-R1280T-Powered-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B016P9HJIA) / [Amazon (DE)](https://www.amazon.de/EDIFIER-Studio-R1280T-Lautsprechersystem-Watt/dp/B00GBN50SC)

* Do not require a separate amplifier and include cables

**$300**: **Kali LP-6 Powered Studio Monitors** [Amazon (US)](https://smile.amazon.com/Kali-Audio-LP-6-Studio-Monitor/dp/B07NWBSJ11) / [Thomann (EU)](https://www.thomann.de/gb/kali_audio_lp_6.htm)

* *Not sold in pairs, requires additional cables and hardware.*
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<h2>Finding the right guide</h2>

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</ul>

<h2>Shopping and purchase advice</h2>

<p>To help others answer your question, <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/wiki/purchaseadvice">consider using this format</a>.</p>

<p>To help reduce the repetitive questions, here are a few of the cheapest systems we are willing to recommend for a computer desktop:</p>

<p><strong>$100:</strong> <strong>Edifier R1280T</strong> <strong>Powered Bookshelf Speakers</strong> <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Edifier-R1280T-Powered-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B016P9HJIA">Amazon (US)</a> / <a href="https://www.amazon.de/EDIFIER-Studio-R1280T-Lautsprechersystem-Watt/dp/B00GBN50SC">Amazon (DE)</a></p>

<ul>
<li>Do not require a separate amplifier and include cables</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>$300</strong>: <strong>Kali LP-6 Powered Studio Monitors</strong> <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Kali-Audio-LP-6-Studio-Monitor/dp/B07NWBSJ11">Amazon (US)</a> / <a href="https://www.thomann.de/gb/kali_audio_lp_6.htm">Thomann (EU)</a></p>

<ul>
<li><em>Not sold in pairs, requires additional cables and hardware.</em></li>
<li>Require a preamplifier for volume control - eg <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR6Z1JB">Focusrite Scarlett Solo</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>Setup troubleshooting and general help</h2>

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<p>Examples of questions that are considered general help support:</p>

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<li>How can I fix issue X (e.g.: buzzing / hissing) on my equipment Y?</li>
<li>Have I damaged my equipment by doing X, or will I damage my equipment if I do X?</li>
<li>Is equipment X compatible with equipment Y?</li>
<li>What&#39;s the meaning of specification X (e.g.: Output Impedance / Vrms / Sensitivity)?</li>
<li>How should I connect, set up or operate my system (hardware / software)?</li>
</ul>
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