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| Best format for SteelyDan... Look for original ABC pressings.It doesn't get any better. | |
| "The Heat Pipes are coming"... The Heat Pipes are >>04-17-11: LifeengineerSince it's going to be spring soon the heat pipes should be even more effective<<Agreed and with hot weather of summer on the horizon, I would check the refrigerant level and add freon if necessary.YMMV | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Just ordered a DL-S1 from Comet for $509.Wanna hear what all the buzz is about. | |
| Revel Ultima Salon 2's vs B&W 802d's Don't sweat it Mr_m. Different strokes for different folks.Speakers are the most "personal" component in any system. If it makes you feel better I'm not a big fan of Usher and Eggleston either.Flame away boys and girls. | |
| Revel Ultima Salon 2's vs B&W 802d's Revel is a no brainer.The 802d is one of the most unnatural sounding speakers I've heard.No finanicial interest in either line. | |
| Is this Foolish? You can email or call me pmb.Unlike boobyp and some commerical members, I don't use the threads to sell stuff. | |
| Canary Ca339 driving Martin Logan Vantage Customer support from the factory is extremely important when choosing a component.IMO | |
| Is this Foolish? I can't think of single table/tonearm combination under $2500 that is capable of optimizing a Lyra Titan i. It's a very difficult cartridge for most tonearms to handle.The advice preceding mine is highly flawed.Spend money on a solid table and arm... | |
| RCA cables silver,gold or copper whats better? I use upsidasium plated wire. The sound seems to float in mid-air. | |
| A New Believer Agree with Paul Graham.I've never read so many words with such little substance.Maybe you should run for office antipodes; very few politicians doublespeak better than you. | |
| A New Believer >>audio gurus at stereophile<<Oxymoron | |
| "Best" DAC for a grand or less >>04-10-11: ChicagojtwAudiofeil--Read the article I linked above.<<I could care less about what some reviewer or magazine prints. I prefer to listen.>>There is no possible audible improvement over the DAC1.<<Then you haven'... | |
| "Best" DAC for a grand or less >>04-09-11: ChicagojtwA used Benchmark DAC 1 can be had for under $1,000. This is equal to any on the market at any price.<<No, it is not.I suspect you haven't heard some of the upper tier dacs.IMO | |
| How do I know when to change cartdridges? Age is a consideration as the suspension will stiffen with time. This is the primary concern when buying a "new" or even a lightly used cartridge that is 15+ years old.However, if you play vinyl on a regular basis, the stylus will probably need at... | |
| A New Believer I believe there is a difference; it can be heard very easily by even the most untrained ear.However, I also believe there is only a very tiny positive correlation between what a person finds most pleasing and price paid.IMO |