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| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Jordan,I still alternate the fabulous Takatsuki pair with the EML XLS and AVVT 32B SL. For some reason the EML really clicks with Frankensteins, nearly as organic as the Takatsuki and they are quite bold and authoritative. It's a joy to have three... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Hi Jordan that's great news about the new Audion Golden Dream amplifiers. I suspect they are going to sound absolutely gorgeous in your system. By the way do you still have the Frankenstein amps or have you sold them? Take care and enjoy the music. | |
| Romulus CD player-- When will people come the realization that we all hear differently and have different taste.This topic comes up over and over again the source to amplifier versus the insertion of a preamplifier. There will always be differences of opinions becaus... | |
| Magico V3 & S3 Alan,All you can do is choose what sounds better for your desires. I wouldn't want a speaker either if I felt it couldn't communicate emotion that's certainly present in music. You wisely relied on your ears and in the long term you'll be happier.... | |
| Sell quality turntable to buy top CD player? Brownsfan,You wrote "let the music answer the questioh" oh so true! I was a dye in the wool analog LP advocate for many years and still appreciate a well set up TT front end. Once I finally found digital sources that preserved the emotion, soul an... | |
| Any thoughts on removing a preamp from your system I admire Al's technical knowledge as well but what do you expect him to say? This is strictly an individual case by case situation. A number of people have auditioned the Lightspeed, some love it and some preferred their active preamplifier. It co... | |
| Any thoughts on removing a preamp from your system I have to join the chorus and say if you're dealing with a "high" quality active preamp the sound will be superior. Initially direct or passive may seem more transparent but over time and continued listening it's apparent that the sound is leaner ... | |
| Sell quality turntable to buy top CD player? Sunnyjim,You've have gotten good recommendations and I understand your view on analog LPs for your circumstances. I strongly agree with the choice of the Modwright modified Oppo 105 and 2nd choice the 95 model. I find these two a little better tha... | |
| Preamp for Aesthetix / Atma-sphere Congratulations on your much improved sound performance! A high quality active preamp again demonstrating their value in obtaining improved enjoyment, music reproduction and emotional connection.IMO they are essential.Charles, | |
| audiphile power cords Hello Abrew19,You are spot on regarding Climate change and science. It has become corrupted by political agendas unfortunately.Listen to NPR for a while and you can't help but notice the bias.Opposing viewpoints aren't tolerated. Sad, as science s... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Jafox,Yes, I don't own the Aeris DAC so have no first hand experience with its burn in process. Logically I really can't understand what on earth requires such excessive hours of use to reach its sonic peak. It would seem (I could just be wrong) 2... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hi Matt,I get your turkey analogy, but is it done baking in 8 hours or 8 days?Guido, thanks for your reply. Good thread.Charles, | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD What is it about the design or part selection of the Aeris that requires an enormous 800 hour burn in? Just curious,Seems a bit over the top.Charles, | |
| Magico S5 review Hello Bruce,Yes I'm aware of the Absolare power rating and the Magico S5 challenging load impedance, but hearing trumps nunbers on paper. If youn ever have the time , read the numerous show reports of that combination. Certainly the S5 would presu... | |
| Magico S5 review Thanks Al,Over the years I've heard different versions of this story but I have no reason to doubt the Kevin Hayes version.Either way it was and remains an excellent amplifier.Charles, |