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| Pioneer PD-S95 cd transport If you are looking for a transport then find a CEC 51 or 5100 for around $400-$500. So far more musical than the modified Rega Saturn I owned and modified. Just better sounding in direct comparison in every area. Then you have to find a real good ... | |
| How important is the transport when using a DAC? No necessarily. You need to experiment for the sound you prefer. I build my own DAC and each transport can add or subtract from the sound in different areas. For example, I switched back to a CEC which is better all around and in direct comparison... | |
| Best DAC for around $10K new or used So you can also save on not having a preamp as well.That all depends on the preamp.Happy Listening. | |
| Schiit Bifrost Multibit option any of you guys own one the dacs live in New Jersey? I'd like to hear one.Send me a message if you do.Thanks | |
| Counterpoint vs Jolida Counterpoint because there are upgrades that can improve the sound over the stock versions. | |
| IC Shootout: Wywires, Shindo, DanaCables & Ziro Still using $1000 cables GeeZ!! | |
| Incredible review of Vandersteen 7 mkII in... 08-12-15: PsagI had the 5a years ago. Nice speaker, but very polite unless it received a lot of watts. Downward firing subs are not to everyone's liking. Very limited sweetspot. Dynamic limitations due to those small drivers. Lack of punch in the ... | |
| Lampizator DAC any one in the NYC/NJ area with one of these dacs? I would like to hear one.Contact me directly via audiogon. | |
| What to do with 1 pair of Western Electric KS-1657 this is a simple question. Just donate them to me. I can make something nice with them. Contact me and give you my shipping address!! | |
| Another without a preamp you are just waiting your time. The preamp controls the sound of your system. You just haven't had one that makes a difference. | |
| Solid state phono/linestage vs Tubes 07-04-15: EbmBoth are good tubes are warmer solid state when done right can be more accurate.that is absolutely an innorrect statement. It comes down to the design.any preamp can be modified to become more quiet. Add a filter choke set-up in the p... | |
| Looking to hear new systems in New Jersey Thanks for all the replies but I am not looking to go hear systems at dealers. I am looking to have fun and meet a few new audio people like myself. I am really not looking for audio clubs either.Anyone interested let me know. Send me a message th... | |
| Is a high priced Line Conditioner needed no filter the AC noise in your componets using choke filter design | |
| Audio repair in New York State I work in Ramsey New Jersey and can do repairs or upgrades. Let me know if I can assist. | |
| Top resistors I have tried many resistors in the preamp that I build. I do like the Vishay but also the Shinko. It also comes down to the placement in the signal path. I prefer the SHinko sound because it has what I would describe as a more real sound. The Vish... |