arkprof
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| Sophia Electric EL34 integrated amp I like Sophia amps ... nice aesthetics, nice sound, and extremely quiet at -95dB or whatever ... not expensive, either | |
| Burned out hi fi salesman A purchase I made recently through a HighEnd web-tailer turned out to be everything BUT service, unless e-service is little more than a word without substance. I went into the purchase because the e-tailer genuinely seemed interested in offering s... | |
| Are reviewers biased towards equipment they own? Are readers of audio reviews/mags biased for/against the reviews they read, especially if they own/have owned the equipment being reviewed? I can't imagine subjectivity NOT inching its way into all activities human, whether generating or receiving. | |
| Audiophiles DO NOT USE DHL-READ MY NIGHTMARE So, where does this leave you at this point? | |
| An observation about "Modern" classical music. Sorry, but not EVERY DETAIL carries such weighty "meaning," nor should each one be imbued with same ... and so very often there is absolutely no merit in pondering the meaning of silence. However, feel free to guess away!!! | |
| SACD is it worth it? SACDs CAN sound much better than many/most RedBookers, BUT this isn't always true. I've got a Shanling and I'm still happy with it after 6 months, but I'm NOT overjoyed with the quality of many of the SACDs I've purchased. Too, I'm not exactly thr... | |
| Musical Fidelity A324 DAC with Marantz SA8260 I once combined an ARC CD-1 with this same MF DAC and it was a huge improvement over the Levinson 36 DAC it replaced, at least when combined with the ARC player. I've had Wadia and Shanling since, so I've not used an outboard DAC. I was happy with... | |
| Aleph 3 vs. Aleph 30 volksamp , or Aleph 5 I had a Pass 30 and very much enjoyed it. Now into tubes, so not sure I'd equate "tube-like" with what tubes do/sound like, even entry-level tubes (eg, Sophia Baby). Regardless, the Pass 30 is a nice amp, and you shouldn't be disappointed. | |
| Down graded, with fantastic results Gretsch6120 ... now, if you can only ignore the urge to "upgrade" when it starts to gnaw at you! It happens to everyone ... all that new gear, some attractive prices on AGon used components, the certainty that for just a few more dollars you'll fi... | |
| Dunlavy V replacement drivers C-151 ... yes, RJA is right, it's Audio-Video Logic in Des Moines, and they should be able to help. Check their web site for more info. I've purchased Martin Logans, Pass Labs, and Audio Research from them in the past, and they've always been good... | |
| CD Help SACD can sound great, at least certain discs "sound great," but that isn't always the case, I'm afraid. Worse, SACD prices are considerably higher AND the selection may leave you unimpressed. I'd check this out before investing in the format. | |
| music to wake up vandy 5a subs Put on "Last Chance to Dance Trance (Perhaps)" ... Best Of (1991-1996) by Medeski Martin and Wood. Guaranteed to woof-up the house ... and neighborhood! | |
| Source for low cost redbook CDs Placed another Amazon order last week ... each disc less expensive than I could find on other CD sites ... with FREE shipping. All six have been shipped ... on three different days ... and all due this coming week ... FREE shipping ... Couldn't fi... | |
| whats changed in audio & is it better Tons of information, almost endless options/selection, greater and immediate access, and an outlet for selling that is affordable and offers great exposure | |
| Tubes with Tylers You'll get plenty of responses, but be sure to pose the same question to Ty, as he often, if not almost always, uses tubes with his speakers at CES and other shows |