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Dec 30, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? This evening we removed an AZ power cord from the preamp.We had forgotten it was back there. Anyhow - when we removed that power cord from the preamp and replaced with an NBS Statement, things started to open up. We were beginning to hear differe...
Dec 29, 2001	What's the Sonic Character of Accuphase Amps? Hi Kelly, I don't know if the math is right either - the more I look at it, the more I question the accuracy of that statement. I plan to post a thread to the forum for discussion. I use Wilson-Benesch Act One speakers. They are a bit more efficie...
Dec 29, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? My friend had two new dedicated circuits installed. So far there has been no smoke or fire. The electrician wired his system with 10 gague Romex strung to a pair of PS Audio Power Port AC recepticals. I have not listened yet but he claims this mad...
Dec 29, 2001	What's the Sonic Character of Accuphase Amps? Bob! Thank you for the reply. I get a feeling you really enjoy the Accuphase equipment you've purchased. I am leaning toward the P450 simply because I am unsure about the pros & cons about Class A (lower wattage) vs. Class A/B (higher wattage)...
Dec 27, 2001	What's the Sonic Character of Accuphase Amps? Hi Kelly, Thanks for the reply - no harm done by Tireguy. I spend enough time here on Audiogon that I appreciate humor and good hearted jokes. My speakers are 90db at 6ohms and drop to around 3ohms. I wasn't sure if the A50V would drive them or ...
Dec 27, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? Asa - thanks for the response. The ART and Syrah are VERY close. Both are extremely liquid and wonderful - but I think the ART has a bit better bass than my Syrah - we haven't had time to do a fair comparison between the two since we have been mor...
Dec 27, 2001	Fried Need Help ASAP - system is smoking You guys are awesome! Thanks for the pointers! That was the problem. Somehow the outlet itself was screwed up - and no, nothing is grounded in his system.An electrician is now on the way!
Dec 26, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? Poorguy - As I stated in a previous post, we compared a digital source to an analog source and the difference was very simlar to the difference between various digital sources - nearly nothing. I don't think you are understanding the problem here.
Dec 26, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? Poorguy - the Supratek Syrah is a preamp.
Dec 26, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? Pooguy - the comparison has been made with Linn CD12, AudioMeca Mephisto II, Electrocompaniet EMC-1 MK II, Marantz SA-1, Sony 9000ES DVD/SACD/CD, Toshiba $100 DVD player and they all sound quite similar on my friends system. However each unit will...
Dec 26, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? Madisonears - I have been using an AudioMeca Mephisto II CD player myself which is better than Sony SCD-1, Marantz SA-1 100% of the time on redbook vs SACD. I think that my friends Linn CD12 should be capable enough of a CD player to sound better ...
Dec 25, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? Detlof - this might be something we should try. At least it will help us to determine the bottle neck - if any. And you may be correct. We could have been listening too much lately - and become burnt out.Drubin - CORRECT! SACD's sound almost exact...
Dec 25, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? Sean - thank you for the wisdom. I do not believe we are taking anything for granted or making any presumptions based upon price or brand for cables. Each component and each cable was purchased one-at-a-time based upon synergy and what it gave (or...
Dec 25, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? Tom - good idea. I might try that!Mike - I kind of agree with you about my friends CD player - its cost and how it "doesn't necessarily" sound better than a less expensive CD or DVD player. But I have to tell you, he wouldn't have purchased it if ...
Dec 24, 2001	Has anyone else ever reached an audio impasse? Sean, Thanks for the reply. I agree with you. We have tried various preamps (solid state and tube) and while the preamps have made a significant difference in the character of the sound overall, the differences between source components remains mi...