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| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Guys, sorry I had to postpone the shootout, but let's get together soon. We had an awesome day today with the demo, driving the Sound Labs with Atma-Sphere, Wolcott, CAT, and Parasound amps. I have the photos to prove it :-)Brian | |
| THE Show - worth going? I've attended CES (and THE Show) for many years, long before becoming a dealer. People intent on attending usually find a way to finagle their way in. At the same time most realize the show is for industry only and are quite courteous to those con... | |
| Anybody blow a ceramic woofer with an OTL amp? Tireguy is right. It can be easier to damage a speaker with a 20 watt amp than it is with a 400 watt one. On the other hand, it's true the ceramic drivers are more fragile - damage most often occurs in transit.Ralph is doing well, and sales are wa... | |
| Anyone heard of DK design group? According to this, it's Blue Diamond Elementary School.Then you might want to ask, who is D1575?I always have to wonder when seeing a post about something I've never heard of by someone who hasn't posted before, or very little. | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? I'm afraid I'm going to have to cancel the get together at my house next Sunday. I am extremely busy at work and have a deadline to meet. I will be very happy to host a session in January, probably after CES which I will be attending. Meanwhile, p... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Steve, I can't make the 18th as I've blocked out the day for a customer coming in from out of town for a big audition. The 19th, afternoon or evening, is what I have available. Any other time between now and January is tricky. Go ahead with your o... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Avguru, I have two preamps: a CTC Blowtorch (single ended inputs) and an Atma-Sphere MP-3 (balanced inputs, single ended adaptors available). I just do two channel the best I can :-)I wish I could make the get together this Saturday but have anoth... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Mark, you gotta get here early! :-) Seriously, anywhere is great; the middle is a little better. No beaming. You guys can play musical chairs if you like.Brian | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Avguru, if and when there's a shootout between the Meitner and others, I'm all for it. I don't know if QA will want some of that gear coming in the door, but who knows. Looking forward to hearing 711's APL 3910, Jayctoy's Modwright'd Sony, Tim's K... | |
| Best sacd player Nreddy: it's a preamp. | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Next door? David and I corresponded, and he is interested in a shootout although he won't be able to attend on the 19th. We know each other as he used to own a Blowtorch preamp. Very likeable, charismatic fellow.Brian | |
| Best sacd player Hi David - you might ask Frank P what he thinks of the Blowtorch compared to the Switchman. I visited him a few weeks ago and took the 'Torch along since he wanted to hear it in his system. It was interesting :-)Brian | |
| Best sacd player Nreddy: APL modifies Denon 2900s and such. You might look at the long Esoteric DV-50 thread here for more info and some opinions. Aplhifi has participated in that thread.Brian | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? I'll have the Atma-Sphere amps and preamp as well :-)Brian | |
| is Plinius Sa102 "enough" for SF Amati ? Kops, if you found it to work with the Cremonas it's worth a try with the Amatis. You may want to try the speakers with more powerful amplification to be sure, though. |