bryanhod

Responses from bryanhod

Better for Separates Newbie: Rotel or Adcom?
We all get screwed every once in a while, but overall, I have never met more honest people than in the Audiophile circles. I have a business and I buy used equipment all the time. 95% of the time you get a great deal at a great price. The other 5%... 
Better for Separates Newbie: Rotel or Adcom?
I second Bryston as the best used product out there. I would get a 4B-ST amp and BP20 preamp and you will be happy. This was my setup for years with no problems and great sound. 
Help me with a major amp upgrade...
Please read the reviews on the Rowland M201. They are mono amps but very small. I love mine and listen to similar music. Best part, you can get them used for about $3200. I am telling you these amps are just fantastic. Great resale value as well. 
Coping in an Age of Uncertainty
Life is nothing if not uncertain. Live. That means you will need good music for the trip. If CD are a thing of the past and you lost some coing along the way, does it really matter? 
Wadia still in business?
I at least got an email back so that is a good sign. Still no phone call though. 
High quality transports
Just a note, my Wadia 270 transport is fantastic. Clean and musical. I was not expecting such an improvement over using my CAL CL-10 or my Meridian 588 as my transport but it is remarkable. Even my wife noticed a big difference. She did ask why in... 
The most detailed speaker cable??
Let's sell ticktets. Are you ready to Ruuuuuuuuummmmmmmble? 
The most detailed speaker cable??
Granted, my reaction may be juvinile, but it is accurate. Rsbeck does not care what the facts are, he only cares to make his point. Look him up and you will find similar responses. The man asked for "detailed speaker cables" not a monolog on why h... 
What transport should I get?
Without a doubt for that DAC a Wadia would be the best mate. If you can spend $3500, way expensive, a used 270 is the best choice due to parts availability. If you want to spend less, I agree a Wadia 8 is the way to go. I see them on ebay more tha... 
The most detailed speaker cable??
You know Rsbeck, you make me sick. After listening, that's right, listening to 100s of cables over the years, the concept that I am just fooling myself about what I hear is absurd. I do not pick the most expensive cables, I pick what I like. You w... 
The most detailed speaker cable??
I do not think that the money you spend is necessarily worth the sound you get especially in cables. But if you are going to tell me that cables make no difference you are just crazy. I was a skeptic as well but over time, and lot's of listening, ... 
The most detailed speaker cable??
I have not heard as many cables as many here, but my Pure Note Ceruleun cables gave me the exact sound I was looking for. They were terrible for a week and then the brightness disapeared into perfection. The new Paragons (I think) are supposed to ... 
High quality transports
This is my first dedicated transport. I think I will try it and then the Levinson. Maybe the best thing to do is sell them both and buy the Reimyo player since this sells for about $12000 used. Well I will know next week if it was a mistake or not... 
High quality transports
Too many choices and not enough time to audition. The Ensemble dirondo transport looks amazing but I decided to try an American product first. I bought a Wadia 270 and will have it modified by Steve at GNS. I have a friend with the Levinson so I c... 
Reimyo DAP 777 - looking for a good transport
Tomer, I just ordered a Wadia 270se and am going to listen to it with my Reimyo, then have it modified by Steve at GNS. I will let all know how this unit worked and what improvement I see.