The $3K all in exercize.

[Nordkapp]

18 minutes ago, GUTB said:

Okay guys. Now for an the impossible mode challenge: Linear amplified, DSD-capable, NEW from DEALERS / DIRECT WITH WARRANTY complete system for $3k or less!

 

Here's my stab at it:

 

Speakers: http://www.decware.com/newsite/DM945.html ($1000)

Amp/Pre: http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=93 ($700)

DAC: http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=95 ($700)

Source: http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=71&product_id=83 ($550)

 

Based on Decware speakers, highly sensitive, ribbon tweeters. Amp is auto-biased tubed, A/B. DAC is a good tubed output stage XMOS / AK4490 based DAC with native DSD decoding. Source is a mini-PC with linear power supply. Should be decent! Would be better with a tube-rectified amp but nothing like that cheap enough available new from Western dealers as far as I know.

I'd go with it. This took some research.

[beerandmusic]

39 minutes ago, semente said:

 

My neighbours are either post-gradute students or senior fellows / teacher-researchers at the University.

Most don't even own a car and they keep complaining about the cost of living...

 

39 minutes ago, semente said:

 

My neighbours are either post-gradute students or senior fellows / teacher-researchers at the University.

Most don't even own a car and they keep complaining about the cost of living...

 

I likely had higher intelligence and was a high school dropout.

being a post graduate doesn't relate to intelligence, and even if it did, many people their age are living in poverty.

not sure of what point you are making here, or why you are replying to my post?  It doesn't agree nor disagree with what i said?...there really is no relevance? 

[The Computer Audiophile]

10 minutes ago, beerandmusic said:

 

 

I am glad you used the alternate cover.

 It was a very conscious choice. 

[beerandmusic]

4 minutes ago, Nordkapp said:

This took some research.

 

nah....all from the same site (grin).

[beerandmusic]

15 minutes ago, mansr said:

Lots of very talented people never get the opportunity to make the most of their skills. Only the lucky ones do.

Lots of times people have had opportunities they did not recognize.

[Ron Scubadiver]

12 minutes ago, mansr said:

What is a risky endeavour that succeeds if not luck?

Prudent risk taking.  Some people are better at evaluating risks than others.  I suppose we just have a different philosophy.

[beerandmusic]

23 minutes ago, Ron Scubadiver said:

Talented people make their own luck.  Everyone else buys lottery tickets.  

most money is inherited in one form or another.

[Poivron]

On 12/05/2018 at 9:43 PM, Ron Scubadiver said:

65" LED TV  $700

Are you sure you didn't forget a zero ?  700€ is not even good enough for a 43" TV, let alone a 65" set...

[beerandmusic]

59 minutes ago, Ron Scubadiver said:

@beerandmusic   I am in a very different place from GUTB, much older and not subject to the pressures he must deal with every day.   How people behave in internet forums is not a great indicator of what they are like in real life.

 

As for the foundation of success there is a division between the Left and the Right.  The Left will ascribe success mostly to the efforts of the government and luck.  The Right sees it mostly as Talent and risk taking.

 

I really don't think GUTB is a bad guy.  I really think he just isn't aware that things he says, in the way he says them, adversely affects people, or that he wouldn't be so persistent in his behavior.   Contrary to Jud's comment (e.g. people never change) that i gave him a thumbs up on for humor, i truly believe that there is hope for GUTB.

 

I never understood the LEFT and RIGHT thing, probably because I am in the middle.

 

What is Bernie Sanders?

 

[Nordkapp]

9 minutes ago, beerandmusic said:

What is Bernie Sanders?

Uber left

[mansr]

8 minutes ago, Nordkapp said:

18 minutes ago, beerandmusic said:

What is Bernie Sanders?

Uber left

Centre left, as seen from Europe.

[beerandmusic]

3 minutes ago, Nordkapp said:

Uber left

I don't know much about Bernie or his philosophy, but I liked him in the debates. 

my main philosophy is WWJD, but i think Bernie is Jewish (grin)..

[Ron Scubadiver]

42 minutes ago, Poivron said:

Are you sure you didn't forget a zero ?  700€ is not even good enough for a 43" TV, let alone a 65" set...

http://www.microcenter.com/product/482679/65UJ6200_65_Class_(645_Diag)_4K_Ultra_HD_HDR_IPS_Smart_LED_TV

 

TV's are dirt cheap here.  I paid $300 for a 43" TV.

[mansr]

11 minutes ago, beerandmusic said:

I never understood the LEFT and RIGHT thing, probably because I am in the middle.

It's a method for ignoring arguments you don't like, even if they actually make sense. The way it works is, you pick a side, left or right, doesn't matter which, and call it yours. Then, whenever you have knee-jerk negative reaction to anything, you can readily dismiss it by accusing the person saying it of belonging to the other side.

[beerandmusic]

11 minutes ago, mansr said:

It's a method for ignoring arguments you don't like, even if they actually make sense. The way it works is, you pick a side, left or right, doesn't matter which, and call it yours. Then, whenever you have knee-jerk negative reaction to anything, you can readily dismiss it by accusing the person saying it of belonging to the other side.

 

I really meant to figure the "left and right thing" out one day (I never really got into politics), but every time i tried i couldn't fit, so i quit trying to figure it out...i think i am more conservative, but i just couldn't pigeon hole myself.

 

I have never voted, figuring the one time I would, it would probably be for the antichrist, because I never trusted any politician....Bernie seemed like the first "likable" guy in my life where I was slightly compelled to vote, but i knew my vote couldn't make a difference.

[mansr]

7 minutes ago, beerandmusic said:

my main philosophy is WWJD

Is that some kind of mash-up of WWF and JCVD?

[beerandmusic]

1 minute ago, mansr said:

Is that some kind of mash-up of WWF and JCVD?

 

i knew i was setting myself up (lol), but i figured semente would be first to visit.

[Melvin]

1 hour ago, GUTB said:

Okay guys. Now for an the impossible mode challenge: Linear amplified, DSD-capable, NEW from DEALERS / DIRECT WITH WARRANTY complete system for $3k or less!

 

Here's my stab at it:

 

Speakers: http://www.decware.com/newsite/DM945.html ($1000)

Amp/Pre: http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=93 ($700)

DAC: http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=95 ($700)

Source: http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=71&product_id=83 ($550)

 

Based on Decware speakers, highly sensitive, ribbon tweeters. Amp is auto-biased tubed, A/B. DAC is a good tubed output stage XMOS / AK4490 based DAC with native DSD decoding. Source is a mini-PC with linear power supply. Should be decent! Would be better with a tube-rectified amp but nothing like that cheap enough available new from Western dealers as far as I know.

 

Nice!

 

The closest in price I’m aware of for a tube-rectified amp is the Decware SE84UFO ($1000). Pair with those Decware speakers and you have $1000 left over for a streamer/source. 

[mansr]

2 minutes ago, Melvin said:

Nice!

 

The closest in price I’m aware of for a tube-rectified amp is the Decware SE84UFO ($1000). Pair with those Decware speakers and you have $1000 left over for a streamer/source. 

Why would anyone want tubes when silicon can do the same job?

[beerandmusic]

1 hour ago, Ron Scubadiver said:

@beerandmusic   I am in a very different place from GUTB, much older and not subject to the pressures he must deal with every day.   How people behave in internet forums is not a great indicator of what they are like in real life.

 

As for the foundation of success there is a division between the Left and the Right.  The Left will ascribe success mostly to the efforts of the government and luck.  The Right sees it mostly as Talent and risk taking.

 

BTW, how old is GUTB?  I didn't know there was anyone under 50 on this board (grin)....maybe his age explains a lot and we should be more forgiving (grin)...

[beerandmusic]

9 minutes ago, mansr said:

Why would anyone want tubes when silicon can do the same job?

 

i could see tubes if the entire system was analog....but they look cool...

 

I liked my audio research tube amp....if only it had banana plugs instead of those little screws and didn't take so long to warm up.

[Ron Scubadiver]

15 minutes ago, beerandmusic said:

 

BTW, how old is GUTB?  I didn't know there was anyone under 50 on this board (grin)....maybe his age explains a lot and we should be more forgiving (grin)...

I think he is in his late 30's but I could be completely wrong.

 

[GUTB]

Tube rectification is better.

[beerandmusic]

5 minutes ago, GUTB said:

Tube rectification is better.

 

one is not better than the other...different sounds and different efficiencies...just depends on your flavor.

 

what is better, in-n-out burgers or wendys?

[mansr]

13 minutes ago, GUTB said:

Tube rectification is better.

In what respect?