bill_k
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| PS Perfect Wave Trans/DAC versus Meridian 808.2 The trade in program gives you the original retail value of the DAC or CD player/transport that you trade in, up to a maximum value of $1,000 per piece, towards the retail price of the PWT or PWD. It therefore allows you to purchase each piece tha... | |
| Anybody own any direct-to-disc LP's? There were several jazz D2D titles released back in the mid to late 70's - one that is truly exceptional is "The Three" which featured Joe Sample, Ray Brown and Shelly Manne on the East Wind label. It was also later released on LP from the master ... | |
| PS Audio PWT / PWD digital connection The HDMI cable used definitely affects the character of the sound. Some users that find the PS Audio HDMI cable too forward in perspective (in a particular system like Mrtennis) might want to try the Harmonic Technology Magic Audio Only HDMI cable... | |
| PS Audio PWT / PWD digital connection The coaxial digital connection on the Perfect Waves is via RCA, and BNC is not an option. However if you audition or purchase the pair it is recommended that you evaluate the provided I2S connection using an HDMI cable. It uses independent conduct... | |
| Pass XA60.5's or Cary CAD 500 MB for Maggie 1.7? Honest1 - just click on one of the links next to the cover image at the top of the page to download either the standard or high resolution versions. The standard version is fine to read the review, while the high res version provides much better i... | |
| PS Audio Perfect Wave Dac output level According to the manufacturer in their forums, with the volume level set to '100' (the maximum) the unbalanced output voltage is 2.8v and it doubles to 5.6v when you utilize the balanced output. | |
| Spacers for Rega P3 Rega recently introduced an adjustable spacer, but it's only for their 3 point mount tonearms. The current P3 has such an arm, but some older models use a single large nut to secure the arm and this spacer will not work with them. The adjustable s... | |
| Avalon ,discoloration of ceramic tweeter I believe that Avalon uses Accuton's ceramic tweeter, so you could contact the manufacturer directly to inquire about this condition. | |
| Spectron vs Parasound vs Cary vs ? Looking at Ajackson1's posted system he has the CAD 500MB mono amps, which are solid state and rated at 500 wpc into 8 ohms and double to 1000 wpc into a 4 ohm load. | |
| What's your best audio "find" Pani, I found the Finolex website. Please provide the specific model you are referring to. | |
| What's your best audio "find" Pani - would you be so kind as to share the details of this cable, including the specific brand and any other info required for construction of these power cables? Maybe we can then track down possible sources for experimentation with it. Thanks i... | |
| Best Record Store in Chicago for Blues and Jazz Jazz Record Mart - to quote from their website: "Still the world's largest Jazz and Blues Record Store" and I believe it to be true. Enjoy your trip to the Windy City! | |
| PS Audio Perfect Wave Transport/DAC experiences You're correct that the PWD doesn't ship with an SD card since it is not required for use. The PWT uses it to store album art when connected to the internet, so it ships with one. You can use any standard SD card that is 2GB or less, according to ... | |
| HRS Isolation Voodoo, anyone experienced this? One logical explanation may be that the HRS was damping or modifying some resonance in your rack that affects the CD player's performance even though it's on a different shelf. | |
| has anyone tried PS Audio perfect wave duo I don't want to get involved in a debate about relative sound quality, but I would respectfully suggest trying any other method than Toslink for the digital output from the PWT. It is generally regarded as the worst among all of the provided conne... |