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| CD Recorder :Fostex or Tascam? FWIW, I have been using a Marantz "prosumer" CDR-632, which is nearly identical to the entry-level TASCAM CD recorder, to digitize analog source material (tapes, LPs) for over three years. In spite of a wobbly CD drawer that does not inspire confi... | |
| Oppo 83 transport and DAC Ykk: I think you are a bit confused. The DAC chip inside any player provides an analog signal to the analog output stage, where it is amplified enough to provide enough voltage to drive a preamp's input section. Outboard DACs may or may not use di... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Thanks, Aurelius, it is a big help. Simply put, the 4.3, which I think is the same cabinet as the 4.5, is too large for the tight space I must use for speaker placement. In the meantime, John Strohbeen has reviewed a diagram of my floorplan, and t... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Question for the Ohm-o-philes: One possibility for my foray into Ohm Walsh speakers is the Walsh 4.3, which is a 3000 driver in recycled Ohm Walsh 4 cabinets. Ohm's web site does not have the dimensions of this speaker posted. Can anyone supply th... | |
| Sub for 2 channel music only setup A vote for the Vandersteen 2Wq. I have a pair of these, and the bass goes lower than I can hear (or than my room can carry - verified with a SPL meter). If your mains go down reliably to about 40Hz, they integrate extremely well, are designed for ... | |
| Berensford DAC There are a few people who have this DAC here in New Jersey, but mostly the 7510. One local modder loves it as a platform for mods, of which he offers several levels, topping out at around $850. I have heard a fully modded 7510 in both my own home... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Thanks, Parasound and Zkzpb8!Parasound - I am a firm believer in burn-in of speakers, most electronics, phono pickups and, to much lesser extent, ICs, speaker cables and power cords. Although I want to let them run in while I am not around, I get ... | |
| Repair my C-J PV11 or try to replace? Thanks again, all. I did indeed send my PV-11 to Virginia for repair and refresh. Turn-around was about two weeks. The line-stage tubes were replaced, a stripped case-screw replaced, all contacts were cleaned and unit was tested. Total bill, inclu... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Thanks, Parasound, but I won't have the cash until a bonus check on August 31st. FYI, only my preamp is C-J. My amp is the Odyssey Audio HT3. Mapman - this must be a no-risk trial for me. I can't spend that kinda money without a way out if they ar... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Parasound63: Funny you should say "I haven't listened to this much music since I was 16." That's exactly what I am looking for. My current rig is not bad, but I never have long listening sessions, usually switch to watching movies, and rarely list... | |
| Looking for new monitors - $300-$600 budget I would suggest you audition the Silverline Audio Minuets @$600/pr list. | |
| Impossible? Small towers, efficient, musical, loud I think you have it right yourself with the Silverline Audio Prelude. I have heard them with very modest (in price and output) electronics, and I was extremely impressed. Soundstage that goes on forever. That said, if you are used to the Ushers, t... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Diebenkorn: Thanks for the comments. Please feel free to post more impressions as you listen further.Does anyone know if the prices will go up for the next version of the 100? (I hope not.)Mapman - Not only do I remember Crazie Eddie's, I knew how... | |
| Tower Speakers and Room Size Daverz: While 60 watts will cause Thiels to make sound, every time I have heard Thiels with anything less than a huge power amp, I have been dissappointed. In fact, I thought little of Thiels until I heard them with a big Krell and a big Musical F... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Ah, Tech HiFi! That's where I got my first speakers - Advent New Large Utilities - in 1978. They were on sale for less than $200 ($179/pr?), IIRC. This is back when Tech HiFi, Sam Goody, Rabson's and other mid-fi retailers were big businesses, and... |