chayro

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What to upgrade from Totem Forrest?
Lavardin is a really nice amp, but I don't think you're getting the most out of the Forests with it. I'm not a loud listener, but I've found the Forests need like 100 watts plus to open up. What to buy? That's another question. Perhaps a Supernait... 
Have digital players improved
I'm not sure digital has improved over the past 5 years. Computer-based digital aside, it looks pretty much the same to me as it did 5 years ago. As far as having to "fiddle f'g" with analog, once a player is competently installed in your home, it... 
The amazing new Marigo Evolution Signature Mat
Badwisdom - In the case of the CD mat, aside from all the magical benefits, real or imagined, one very tangible thing a mat does is stabilize the disc, which is something that most transport makers agree on. The Esoteric transports employ a full-d... 
cd's/SACDS to test highs?
I've never heard close-miked opera, so the highs are generally somewhat muted compared to more modern stuff. Of course, it's a more realistic portrayal of what one would hear from the audience, but I don't think that's what you're looking for at t... 
The amazing new Marigo Evolution Signature Mat
I have an older oppo and I use the older Marigo mat in it. Fits fine, although you do need to make sure the disc is properly centered in the tray to begin with. Are you actully going to buy one of these things based on this thread? As I said, I ha... 
cd's/SACDS to test highs?
I would use one of the early Nora Jones records. The vocals are very up front and on a good system, you can actually hear the sound of her mouth opening, and the breath sounds. On a poor system, you will either lose these things or the vocals will... 
Isolation pads for the speaker stands
I would try removing the pads, giving a hard coupling between the speaker and the stand. Small spikes, wood buttons, etc. Anything that isn't squishy may firm up the sound. 
Monitor Audio Made in China?
Take solice in the thought that if they were made in the UK you couldn't afford them. 
How do I know if seller is selling genuine cables?
About what - the fake boobs? Indeed, that is significant. 
Harbeth C7 Decoupling - Sound Anchor Blue Dot?
There are sonic differences between every interface between the speaker and the stand, but I would recommend Blu Tak for safety. When someone knocks over one of the speakers (and it WILL happen) you will be very happy that the speaker and the stan... 
SET Amp for Harbeth P7ES3
Harbeth speakers will work well with lower-powered amps, but they ain't gonna play loud. That may or may not be important to you. From my experience with audiophiles, most like to listen at fairly high levels, although, like most things in this ho... 
SONY still makes SACD Player?- Any 5400ES update?
Unless you're heavily invested in SACDs, I would forget it and just buy the best CD player you can afford. It has always been my experience that a better CD player sounds better than a cheaper SACD player. I have an older Oppo DVD player, which is... 
SONY still makes SACD Player?- Any 5400ES update?
The Sony is yesterday's news. The Oppo 95 is the latest darling. And you get video too! 
Just Turned 50...
The only thing good about 50 is that it isn't 60. Happy Birthday. 
Habeth SHL5 tweeter and supertweeter models
Why? Do you want to know whether the two drivers they stick in the Monitor 30 cabinet add up to $5800? I am a huge fan of Harbeth speakers, but their price increases are incredible. The M30 went from like $4K to $5.8 in just a couple of years. Yes...