Published On Sep 1, 2024
My top 5 Receivers and speakers form the 70s. These are the products that made an impression on me and furthered my nascent journey into the world of Hifi. Let me know your thoughts.
Please understand that all of my reviews are completely subjective. They are my opinion and not to be taken as criticism or as negative. I can only share my feelings and personal conclusions.
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Current audio equipment list:
Amplifiers:
• Cambridge AXR-100 Receiver: https://amzn.to/3MFZuVN
• Cambridge EVO150: https://amzn.to/3UTJowI
• Cambridge CXA81 MkII: https://amzn.to/4dIfnGq
• Douk Audio A100: https://amzn.to/4eiWFpk
DACs:
• Schiit Bi-Frost Multi-Bit DAC with Unison USB
• Geshelli Labs J2S Socketed AKM4499 DAC: https://geshelli.com/product/jnog2-so...
• Geshelli Labs DAYZEE DAC: https://geshelli.com/dayzee/
• S.M.S.L SU-1 AK4493S Hi-Res DAC: https://amzn.to/3XGp5UK
• S.M.S.L. SU-X: https://amzn.to/3AYWLUJ
• FiiO K9 Desktop Headphone Amp/DAC - AKM Edition: https://amzn.to/3ZeGTYp
• HIFIMAN EF400 Desktop R2R DAC W/Balanced Headphone Amplifier: https://amzn.to/4giWWdD
• Douk Audio DAC-Q11: https://amzn.to/4gnjzxt
• Neohipo DC-10: https://amzn.to/4gk25SO
Speakers:
• Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 Speakers: https://amzn.to/3WberDp
• Elac Debut 2.0 F-62 Speakers: https://amzn.to/3Jy6eUc
• Elac Debut Reference 62 (DBR62) speakers: https://amzn.to/3VyQzcu
Streamers:
• Cambridge MXN10: https://amzn.to/3XEWkb1
• WiiM Mini: https://amzn.to/3XqOf8s
Analog:
• Fluance RT-84 turntable: https://amzn.to/4aMuZrt.
• Audio Technica AT540ML: https://amzn.to/4diAyzy
• Cambridge Audio Alva Duo Phono Preamp: https://amzn.to/3XG1nbj
• Schiit Lokius EQ.: https://amzn.to/3Tn5oyP
Accessories:
• Android Tablet, 10.1 Inch Android 12 Tablet, 6GB RAM 64GB ROM: https://amzn.to/3KswX50
• iFi AC iPurifier: https://amzn.to/3UWb4ko
• All line level cables are from World’s Best Cable. I primarily use Mogami 2964 Wire and Amphenol ACPL connectors: https://amzn.to/3JWCDE9
• My main streaming source is a small format PC: https://amzn.to/3yhCoAI
• I also use a remote-controlled line level switcher https://amzn.to/3w8IZwL
My desktop gear:
• FiiO K11 R2R DAC/Headphone Amp: https://amzn.to/3YmlMTy
• Ayima A07 amp: https://amzn.to/3V969LQ
Headphones:
• Sennheiser Mass-Drop HD6XX headphones: https://amzn.to/3wVNvz7
• Sony MDR-V6 Headphones: (current version) https://amzn.to/4aJMTdB
• FiiO FT1 Closed-Back Over-Ear Wired Hi-Fi Headphones: https://amzn.to/3B2gvqC
• HIFIMAN HE400SE Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones: https://amzn.to/4d9Lazn
Email: [email protected]
Tidal Playlists:
• Old Guy Hifi Test Tracks Vol. 1: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/504...
• Old Guy Hifi Test Tracks Vol. 2: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/3cf...
• Old Guy Hifi General Playlist: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/f89...
• The Fahrenheit Project by Ultimae Records (ambient electronic music): https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/69c...
• Electronica for Audiophile: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/e29...
• My Classical playlist: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8e5...
• Baroque Weekend: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/cfe...
• DJ Ed, a collection of music that is all over the place. https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/f89...
Spotify:
• Classical Weekend: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/648...
• 80’s Patio Mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RU...
Qobuz playlist:
• "Audiophile Electronica": https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/20718243
• "Vivaldi": https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/15233981