bill_k
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Al is correct as usual! While Joseph Audio speakers do not actually use the original 'infinite slope' crossover design that they use to, they still incorporate a very steep slope crossover filter design which sounds even better. As such the crosso... | |
| Simaudio versus Accuphase? While Simaudio makes some fine gear, Accuphase electronics are in a completely different league as far as their build quality and performance. Of course they are priced accordingly, but much more reasonably in Japan as noted. I don't have any pers... | |
| Fern & Roby Cast Iron Turntable? The Nottingham Analogue Dais incorporates a gravity spun iron platter. The platter is spun while casting to eliminate even the tiniest air pockets. It is also damped with four rubber tubes wrapped around it, and is then topped with a one inch thic... | |
| Amp recommendation for Magnepan 3.7's? Rob, thanks for sharing your further perspective! I recall reading a review of the Magtech amps which came to the same conclusion as you, maybe you should be a reviewer. I haven't had the opportunity to hear the REF600M amps yet, so I find your ex... | |
| Flux Busters C'mon Kal, spin some vinyl again! | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Bodhi - Interesting post, but as they say there are always (at least) two sides to every story. I'd like to hear Mike's response to your claims here. | |
| Amp recommendation for Magnepan 3.7's? Btw, the Bel Canto REF600M amps list for $4,990 per pair. | |
| Amp recommendation for Magnepan 3.7's? Rob, very interesting comments on a nice variety of amps! I've heard so many raves about the Sanders Magtech driving Maggies that I'm a bit surprised about your reaction, but have read that they have an analytical perspective. Am very interested i... | |
| Transmission line Subwoofers? I have no direct experience with them, but TBI Audio Systems has subs which use what they call ETL (Embedded Transmission Line) technology. http://www.tbisound.com/index.asp | |
| New Bel Canto REF600M using NCORE Savjam - I would also be very interested to hear Goldprintaudio's more detailed comparisons. You should be aware that BC feels that the REF600Ms are a significant enough improvement over their previous top models to have replaced both the REF500M ... | |
| Usher Audio Dealers in the US? They are the US distributor for Usher, so they should be able to provide information about any other US dealers. | |
| Usher Audio Dealers in the US? http://usheraudio.us/ - Katli Audio - sales@usheraudio.us | |
| Theta Prometheus Monoblock vs Bryston 7BSST2 If you have the opportunity I would suggest checking out the new Bel Canto REF600M mono amps. They also use the nCore output stage with a custom designed input circuit and list for $2,495 each. Rated at 300wpc into 8 ohms and 600wpc into 4. There ... | |
| Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC Coli - curious to know what you replaced your DS with. TIA | |
| New Bel Canto REF600M using NCORE One minor correction regarding the price, the new REF600M mono amps list for $2,495 each. They are currently shipping but I haven't had the opportunity to hear them yet. |