after_hrs
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| Impressions Channel Islands Audio D-100 monoblocks Yes, these are my new amps. Part of the reason for the audition(s)is that there are others in my circle who are always interested in the sound of new amps. The owner of the DK amp is ordering a pair of the D-100's today. I'll be hosting a half doz... | |
| Impressions Channel Islands Audio D-100 monoblocks To answer an e-mail question I recieved there is no perceived shortcomings whatsoever with this amp... including the bass response. I've heard slightly more powerful bass but still it's among the very best I've ever heard from a hundred watts. Als... | |
| How good is Benchmark DAC1 comparing to...... Hi all,I've been away. I need to apologize to those who have been waiting for the "improvement" info for the Benchmark dac-1.As it turned out the effects were astonishing... but not universally so. We basically ran the IC's from the headphone amp ... | |
| How good is Benchmark DAC1 comparing to...... Redkiwi,There is no great commercial motive here.We are putting the finishing touches on something that improves further the benefits of the reconfig., but anyone can enjoy the sonic improvements with a small purchase from an electronics store.The... | |
| How good is Benchmark DAC1 comparing to...... "Be sure to catch this issue if you are interested in one of the more objective reviews" What is the deal with these people that have nothing better to do than try to discredit a product that has more objective reveiws than any other dac in histor... | |
| Naim Cd Players Actually it must have been from the mid 80's as it was a CD based system. | |
| Naim Cd Players I heard an old, all Naim set-up a couple of years ago, circa 1980, and I was amazed at how pure and musical it was. Driving some old Linn speakers it sounded more like music than 90% of what I heard at the shows last week. I noticed that the cable... | |
| How good is Benchmark DAC1 comparing to...... In my experience the key to making the DAC-1 sound its best, without dropping $500.-$1k + for a modders interpretation of what he thinks sounds right, is to get a great inexpensive transport like a (an unmodded) S7700 and replace the plastic junk ... | |
| How good is Benchmark DAC1 comparing to...... Rainchild,Actually the highs and upper mid are not dry at all. But rather are about as pure and vibrant as I've heard. The mid I wouldn't label sweet. That doesn't begin to convey the natural textures and uneditorialized presence that this dac is ... | |
| How good is Benchmark DAC1 comparing to...... Rainchild, ...Another comparison: A few of us audio industry guys got together today in SB to listen to a few items that came out of the G****** Technology rooms at CES. One item was actually a Gorgeous pair ... (oh behave) of high gloss black tub... | |
| How many of you made it to CES 05?? Made it!Thursday-SundayI'm still recovering from the drive home to S.cal Three major highway closures on our way back from accidents, mudslides and flooding made our 4.5 hr trip well over 10 hrs! Rain like I've never seen.My quick pics were easy.1... | |
| From Audio Research CD2 to Benchmark:upgrade? If the CD2 has a BNC like the newer CD3 I would definitely give the benchmark a shot. BTW:When I changed the RCA on my transport to BNC for a better impedence match between components then added a simple silver transmission line w/ BNC's, the Benc... | |
| Benchmark DAC1 auditions out there? latest model An S7700 that's working properly is at the entry level of truely high-end transports. The digital output on your 500v isn't in the same league at all. My suggestion would be to find an S7700 with as little use as possible as they can develop laser... | |
| Benchmark DAC1 auditions out there? latest model Dne,What dvdp are you using now as a transport?Irregardless of what the Benchmark lit. says, it is as dependent on a good transport as any dac. Also, as with any dac it also needs the best digital cable you can afford. I love the POIEMA!! stuff fr... | |
| Benchmark DAC1 auditions out there? latest model bauhaus_2116,The mod is done by a gentleman who manufactures his own electronics... not Empirical, and consist of 6 or 7 bybees and some rewiring, bypassing and parts improvements. But 70% of the improvement he says comes from the bybees alone. As... |