Recent content by EyeGee

that' a beaut. Congrats on not getting fleeced on Flea-Bay. I traded in my 4100 for a 4300-V (had to have that remote) but sometimes I miss the (non-digital) tuner ....

I posted earlier about my Rega DAC. I've now got an older Bryston which sounds fantastic, but I'm hanging onto my Rega because it has 5 filters whereas the later models only have 3 filters. I found some recordings really needed those esoteric (1 Linear phase half-band filter 2 Minimum phase...

Agree with Gary. I've found the Niles SSCV-6 one of the only relatively affordable speaker selector/volume control units that works for me. However check the wire gauge first.

I've found the EQ on my 4300 most useful for tweaking redbook CD audio. The CDs vary immensely, and I use a stand-alone DAC. Interestingly, for me playing vinyl keeping all 5 flat (i.e., at 12:00) seems to be the most ear-pleasing. But not for digital audio!

The Mc has an excellent variable loudness control, at least on my 4300V. I find I don't need to move it much more than 1/4 of the way around and I rarely do that. Of course, the 4300 also has 5 band eq.

Regarding the jumpers, there's quite a few sold by cable/IC manufacturers, including Audioquest, Cardas and Kimber I think.

Many, many jumpers out there for sale. Essentially they are just a very short I/C.

I have relay issues with my 4300V as well, haven't tried the CRC cleaner but DeOxit really didn't do it. Fortunately I have a remote control which solves the relays problem, pretty much. I also use the thing daily, and it not only powers 2 sets of speakers, but also used as a pre for a...

yes, I meant discrete. Wasn't aware of the MassDrop product, but it seems like it is no longer available. I had a Schiit Modi MB and passed it on to somebody at a bargain price. I have no tubes in my set-up and the Schiit was just too cold & brittle. I hate it when that happens. :) I'm...

I'm still waiting for some R2R to come close to the US$500 mark. Doesn't seem like I'll ever see that.

I have a pair of DynAudio M20s which sound great with the Mac. Bass in particular is excellent. They are rear ported but I have the ports partially plugged up. I also run a pair of Sonus Faber which are front slot ported. I found that bookshelf speakers with metal or metal alloy tweeters...

Recent "Audio Beatnik" review would qualify as a rave: https://theaudiobeatnik.com/review-wharfedale-evo4-2-bookshelf-speakers/

Wow! Heckuva find ….

Maybe it doesn't know the words? ;)

Not sure if this is useful, but I have owned both a 4100 and a 4300-V, used both as pre-amps. I am currently using the 4300 as both an amp and a pre-amp, I took the pre-amp out (RCA cables going to input jacks on the power amp) and feed that into a 2100 amp but the 4300 amp is still "there"...