chelillingworth

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Has anyone heard the 47 labs Shigaraki DAC?
There is a nice review of the Shigaraki DAC in this months Listener Magazine, i have heard the 47 Labs Flatfish/Progression Many times and have been very impressed. 47Labs is also coming out with a Shigaraki tranpsort which looks to be very good. 
Recommended amp for Quad 57.
I don't know about that one. I've heard the audiomat with several small floorstanders but not with Quads. 
Sellers adding for PayPal use is plainly BS
If you don't want to pay the fees then send a money order. If as a seller I had to pay the fees then I simply wouldn't offer it as an option.Eldragon, I am confused as to why you are so offended by this and your comparison to sitffing a waitress o... 
Recommended amp for Quad 57.
Oooh the 47Labs gaincard is amazing with this speaker. 
What's your favorite album cover art ?
Freddie Hubbard "Liquid Love" 
How can I solve the harshness of my system's sound
oh jeepers, not more hurt feeling in the land of hifi. 
How can I solve the harshness of my system's sound
How can you recommend a "dark" sounding preamp or "warm" cable. You fix a coloration by removing it, not covering it up with an opposing one.Find neutral components that work well together and you will have a satisfying system, one that isn't buri... 
How can I solve the harshness of my system's sound
Transparent cable is part of the problem not part of the solution. 
How can I solve the harshness of my system's sound
Sell it all and start from scratch. 
Want speakers for 700 but none sound good.
Used Meadowlark Kestrels !!! 
Sony SCD-333ES HELP
If you are willing to spend $1995 than the ne Somy XA777es is the way to go. The 333es is overated inmy book and even with mods doesn't compare to th Sony 9000es which is a great buy right now $829 new from J&R music World.Have fun. 
Best Inexpensive Tuner?
vintage Scott. There is a 350c out there for $350 it is a real beauty I have a similar unit and it is real pleasure to use. 
Has anyone heard the Usher Audio Speakers
Usher has one speaker that looks identical to the Sonus Faber. I have no real interest in copycat speakers and this appears to be a slight anomaly in their line.The new speakers that Usher has out have really peaked my interest and I believe will ... 
Sony SCD-333ES HELP
Dan Wright mods are wonderful. So good that I sold my Bel Canto DAC. www.modwright.com 
"New" AP Virgo spk: Improved or Diminished ??
The speaker is much improved in all aspects. The Problem with many peoples impression of it is often due to the associated equipment.The III's are much more transparent and neutral than the II's and do not have the midbass warmth that the II's hav...