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| Wadia 170i transport experience? and... do not forget that only WAV files are acceptable for proper reproduction.An opinion I do not agree with, nor many others, though an endless debate. | |
| What Printed Magazine do you prefer? I get Stereophile an TAS, I generally enjoy both, but if I had to go with one it would be Stereophile. S-phile is more indepth in my opinion. While I am not sure we should always take JA's measurements as the last word, as there can be many variab... | |
| Wadia 170i transport experience? IMO if you use one with a DAC that reclocks the signal, it'll perform extreemly well. My experience is opposite of that of JAB, my CDP went bye-bye after comparing it to the i170 and my DAC. I'd hate going back to a CDP type setup. To each their o... | |
| Dump run on McIntosh MC402? In other words you just said goodbye to 35% of what you just paid minutes earlier without the product having seen any wear.This is nothing new!Also, even if manufaturers were to offer larger discounts to dealers right now, some must do whatever it... | |
| Are Harbeths really "all that?" I had a startling experience in hearing some very expensive gear recently with huge credentials and reviews, and it was boring as the dickens. And it has received raves from reviewers I seem to like.This doesn't necessarily mean this well praised ... | |
| Wilson's new speaker the Sasha is coming. Wilson is responding to the Magico V3's price point and success. Comments stated like this are absurd. You have no clue to their pricing rational. Secondly, I personally doubt Dave Wilson is concerned about Magico or could even quote their MSRP. | |
| Wilson's new speaker the Sasha is coming. From AVGUIDE..."Interestingly, though the Sasha W/P is significantly more sophisticated than the Watt/Puppy System 8 that it replaces, it will sell for $26,900/pair—slightly less than the price of the outgoing Watt/Puppy System 8. Wilson explains ... | |
| PASS INT-150 vs Sim Audio I-7 or JRDG I did not have the Continuum, but the Concentra II which i didn't understand what all the fuss is about. I have had two Concentra II's and loved the first. I later purchased another and tried it with W/P 7's and I didn't like it either. I can't sp... | |
| Dynaudio Contour S5.4 or Confidence C2 I heard the C1's this past weekend at the AKFest show and thought they, with the rest of the system, was excellent; one of my two favorite rooms. Clearly a great match for the smaller room; I was told they tried a larger version, I didn't catch wh... | |
| JL Audio sub users Actually Bob you addressed my question so you must have understood more than you thought? While I'd prefer the easiest route, I suspect your latter assessment would be my best route.I see some options out there for after the amp and others before. | |
| Plinius vs Jeff Rowland The JR may lose character because of the "Icehouse"(?)technology emplyed to keep it cool.I hope you were kidding when saying this, but I don't think so. | |
| JL Audio sub users Excellent advice Bob. But where in the chain is the best spot to add the x-over.Mpit, you use a processor though don't you, not a two-channel pre? Concensus agrees with you that it can take a lot of tweaking, not my forte either! | |
| Mcintosh sound Bongofury rightly mentions that Macs newer stuff is much more neutral than past gear. I would classify it as neutral with a natural warmth and slightly rolled off at the extreemes. I don't think you will get "Krell-like" bass slam, but you "should... | |
| JL Audio sub users Ras--In what part of the chain is your crossover?Buff--Awesome system and room you have there! | |
| Jeff Rowland The article in Stereophile is being misunderstood here. I see it as him pointing out what are current classics and can be purchased at good prices and still yeild excellent results. The ommission of newer designs is obvious, they are new, not (yet... |