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| Oppo, great video reviews,, but good transport???? But following up on Plato's comments, then there are mods available that take the OPPO to a new level... check out Reference Audio Mods. After having a universal player modded by Electronic Visionary Systems (EVS), I am a convert.... don't think I... | |
| Two big sounds got-ta face off Whow, two such different speaker designs... can they be compared fairly? | |
| Power converter If it is an amp, yes, sound quality will be affected. Other components less so, and digital source probably not at all. | |
| Safe to use 110V/60Hz in other countries? In general, I would argue "yes" consistent with Dewald. But because of the high current that amplifiers draw, I would seek an integrated amp with a voltage swithc for better dynamics and sound compared to using a AC converter. I believe the very n... | |
| Questions for specialists on “warmth” Newbee, you really are an asset to this community. Thanks for calling things what they are. | |
| Upgrade suggestions - from Rotel 1066 receiver Rotel is a good value. You might experiment with the new all digital receivers from JVC and Panasonic (the top of the line models), in particular if you use digital out on your DVD player. Do some research for yourself first, as Markphd pointed ou... | |
| Anyone have input regarding portable systems? well, if you have an iPod, check out the system from Monitor Audio that goes for only $150 on AudioAdvisor right now. Yes, detachable speakers, and very good reviews.If you are not goint the iPod route, you could build a system arround Sonic Impac... | |
| New DAC to replace bel canto dac 2 Why not check out Monarchy Audio DIP (digital interface processor) to put in between the Olive and the Dac 2? Vastly improves the digital signal that the Dac 2 would receive, and would solve your problem. Do some research, these things really work... | |
| Replacement speakers for Meadowlark Gmc is correct, either Scanspeak or vifa drivers in most of the designs... crossover would be another matter... | |
| Beginner/ Starter cables Signalcable.com | |
| Headphone Recommendations Given these few key points regarding what he is looking for: Transparent top end, good bass, and no interest in an amp.. the answer is a no brainer: Grado 225. Much easier to drive than Sennheiser (per no amp- less affected my lesser headphone out... | |
| Best 5 disc cd player for the $ Check into Panasonic DVD changers, (e.g. F87), amazing sonics for the money (we are talking cheap per Timrhu...) | |
| What should be the first component when upgrading? Wait... why not keep the powerbook in the chain.. you are by now used to browsing your music via iTunes... right? External USB hard drive, and rip those CDs in apple lossless. Then get a good USB dac, like from Scott Nixon, and it will sound bette... | |
| Life is complicated, lets keep it simple. Simple is the keyword. Airport Express would be the way to go for you as Shadorne sugests, but you would need a decent Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)for acceptable sound quality (wireless signal from Mac Pro to Airport Express, optical digital ... | |
| tube int amp rec Given the low sensitivity of your speakers, I think hybrid would be the way to go. Check out Pathos and Unison Research hybrids, excellent reviews. |