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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt, I agree with your sentiment. Analog (particularly master tape) has a dynamic ease that is hard to beat. A lot of digital just sounds strained and pixelated by comparison.I am a Lampizator owner and was one of the dissenting opinions on a Wha... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 06-22-15: MattnshilpJH - I have given up directly spinning CD's. I rip them or download off the web. I have actually started spinning more LP's as my system gets better and better. Analog is incomparable. So does this mean the dac quest is back on? | |
| How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre My, How you boys do wander. Its called intra-thread banter Ddraudt. You've never encountered it before?I've been experimenting with 4 different Star Sound Platforms lately and it seems the bigger the better. The "Rhythm" with heavy base, 3 inch co... | |
| How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre 06-19-15: TbgAgear. Lampizitor and Pitcher! I think our tastes differ.Clearly. BMC would not be my find choice.Norman, you have not had the 7 or GG in your rig although I understand you wanted to hear one. If you want digital to approach your TT, ... | |
| How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre 06-17-15: MapmanI was listening to my daughters school orchestra play outdoors yesterday on a lovely summer morning.Being the audio kook that I am, of course I was evaluating the sound including comparing to an indoor auditorium concert a couple w... | |
| How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre The room will blow your mind. You are welcome to fly to Charlotte and hear mine if you like.Why Oregon? Did you grow up there? My younger brother lived in Portland for many years, and my family would vacation on the coast, etc. What version of Sca... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I see Matt. Yes, a local guy would be most useful when you are fiddling with various room tuning devices. It has to be done in real time just like speaker set up. I took a slightly different approach using engineering blue prints (based off of var... | |
| How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre Norman, being the inveterate audio explorer that you are, I recommend taking the plunge with a full blown Starsound room. Why don't you be the first in Texas? It is the most powerful application of their technology IMO. I have had a rotation of al... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I agree Matt. A full range floor stander is the ticket. As you are discovering, the room is tricky business. Despite your obvious intelligence and DIY proclivities, professional help may be $ well spent.... | |
| How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre 06-16-15: Charles1dadTbg,I have also heard tales of Agear's room as well, urban myth or reality? 3 years and still no pictures😊.CharlesNow Charles, that was a little passive aggressive of you. Pictures coming soon believe it or not. It has been a ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt, the term "shizzle" is underutilized on Audiogon due to the demographics at hand, but I think we should always be open to expanding our audio vernacular....:)I don't have any real current data on monitors. For many years, I used Intuitive Des... | |
| How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre Hi Norman. Yes, I am using a combination of SP101s and Apprentice stands although Robert and others have been sharing about the backstage and stage line. I would be very intrigued to try the all brass stage stuff under speakers although my wallet ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 06-14-15: MattnshilpCan anyone provide a list of speakers with the following characteristics:1st order crossoverTime and phase alignedEither sealed enclosure or front or bottom ported. Not rear ported. Shorter then about 55", not more then about 2... | |
| How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre 06-10-15: Buconero117Racks and no racks. If you want better sound, get the rack out of the room, completely. Lost on most audiophiles is that the killer of performance from any component is the acoustic energy flying around the room when the speak... | |
| How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre 06-09-15: JaxwiredSelf delusion is a powerful thing. In this hobby it is so very important to understand that. So is pride. Clearly, the author of that sweeping statement subconsciously presumes transcendence from said delusion.... |