boneman73
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| Is an isolation transformer better than a power conditioner? I like to 'try new things' as much as the other audiophile, but I think when it comes to power it's best to ask oneself "what am I trying to fix". Let's start with the basic premise of power supply to our systems. It needs to be a stable sinewave.... | |
| Advise for new speakers for my basement exercise room You said "..my Mission 770's sound better" I think you have yourself an answer unless you really want something different. Get another set of Mission 770's for the workout room (or rethink what you are doing, use the Mission's you have in the gym,... | |
| what system musicians prefer? Do they care? This discussion has gone down a few roads; as a (working! still!!) professional musician [AFM local member, orchestral musician, free lance, handful of recordings and commercial stuff, aka-the studio isn't unfamiliar] I'm also an audiophile with a... | |
| Class D for a Tube Lover I'm quite surprised there's been no mention of Jeff Rowland amps. They don't suck. Maybe the sub$2k price target is a bit off-putting, however a pair of 201 mono's could be had for that, and honestly you should be able to get the 501's for that pr... | |
| Looking to get the best out of Redbook Cd listening with Dac a d Transport under 5K? OP - did you say you are using an Oppo now? And a modded one at that? If I read right - I'd say you already have your transport (assuming the mod didn't kill the digital outputs). Just get a DAC... | |
| confused and don't know what to do Some really good advice here, as well as some monster systems. Let me lend my experience; I’m sure some will not get past my first sentence or two - I hope the OP does! :) I’m envisioning your condo with a lot of "life" going on: kitchen, dining, ... | |
| Lets replace my Klipsch La Scala Speakers Simply answered: I think a Tannoy DC speaker would be great for your smallish room - you are essentially sitting 'near field' and Tannoy Gold Monitor drivers or HPD's (as previously suggested: Arden? Berkley? even the Prestige line (NOT GRF or We... | |
| Magnepan 3.7i/3.6 owners- Free stands...new prototype development still looking for testers? | |
| Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning Great thread! I've been using a USRCM for a couple of years (I guess that may put me in the 'early adopter' catagory) however, I would not say I'm any expert at it, mainly due to a lack of time to really dial in the procedure. Where I'm at today i... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados A great thread, indeed - it's encouraging to know there are (still?) many classical music enthusiasts here! I would like to throw a few names into the mix. I will add more to this thread as my time allows (quite possibly with some Hindemith, a fav... | |
| Reference disc player...UDP 205 or Marantz? @tomcarr - when you get it (I am sure I put this explanation farther up the thread...but I'll summarize again): back the output volume off in the settings to something else than 100%. I really thought it was harsh at 100. I have mine set at 90%. B... | |
| Reference disc player...UDP 205 or Marantz? @tomcarr , I wish I could expound intelligently for you - but I can't. The 205 is my first Oppo. I'm comparing it to some older (albeit in that 'legendary' category) CD players with the Philips guts and DAC's, as well as a newer TASCAM, which suck... | |
| Reference disc player...UDP 205 or Marantz? I re-read my comment and I'm afraid it may have come off as snarky! Not meant to be!! Disclaimer: I own the -205 and love it! | |
| Reference disc player...UDP 205 or Marantz? @jonasandezekiel .... given your statement about it being a mid-fi price point, I think you should definitely go with another player. I bet the "what if" will constantly be in the back of your head, and that may not be a very enjoyable place to li... | |
| Cleaning Large Advent speaker grill cloth I'm a bit late to this party, but I've got some experience with renovating the Large (well - any of the early Kloss designed) Advents. A word of 'note', maybe even 'caution': do try and salvage the original cloth. It is an integral part of the des... |