classicjazz
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| How BIG is yours? I think people sort of gloss over the music they have, using generic terms like jazz when they mean Kenny G or classic when they mean star wars soundtrack. But hey, why not? If it sounds good, even for a while, I say get it. I can admit I have the... | |
| A Love Supreme The music is so good they have a church here in San Francisco and play that one song as liturgy for over an hour. SDcampbell: I know he had different phases but you stated his career took off artistically AFTER this recording. This was recorded in... | |
| ACOUSTIC ZEN satori shotgun I think it is detailed and a bit open, as if showing you the ragged edges of transients, attack etc. However, the bass is solid and tight without being over-damped. I used a Rowland amp and Piega speakers and what I consider a very honest front en... | |
| What cd player or cd transport/dac is next for me? Lakefrontroad:Well, I went through the Wadia 16, Goldmund 39DA+, Sony SCD1 and now the Naim CDS2 on the one box side (the Naim has a separate, equally large power supply but is still essentially 1-box). And various DACs. Can't say there is an adva... | |
| What cd player or cd transport/dac is next for me? I had SC IVs but powered by Krell. I own a Levinson 32 and had the 360S. If you like laid back, 360S is it. I'm a huge fan of pace, timing and musicality that allows you to quit thinking about soundstage/imaging/treble zing/transients etc. Whateve... | |
| Goldmund 29 vs. 28.4 for Eidolons I had a Goldmund 29 driving Kharma Ceramique 1.0s a design somewhat similar to the Avalon but with a series crossover. The amp is superb; I cannot identify a weakness; it really was transparent. Only sold it since I travel and never use it and I r... | |
| Has anyone used a full-system battery power supply? I use a Rowland amp with battery and a Levinson preamp that regenerates the AC. I'm adding an Exact Power any day now plus I also use an input transformer between preamp and CD player. Sound is great as is, we'll see what happens when I put the EP... | |
| Spectral DMA 150 compares to Rowland Model 6 and 8 The Spectral amp requires significant current for its input driver, something Spectral preamps provide while others *may* not. Spectral amps require MIT speaker cables since the wide bandwidth requires a low pass filter or Zobel network to prevent... | |
| Franchise player-the one untouchable component The problem I have is that I may have a great system and a great component but sometimes the urge strikes to try out prospects who 1) may be better and 2) may be cheaper. Of course the other truism is that the best trades sometimes are the ones yo... | |
| Which DAC? Levinson, Theta, Sonic Frontiers I've owned the Theta Gen Va balanced, SF Processor 3 and Levinson 360s, the latter two being in my possession until quite recently. I would say the Theta has a spectacular sound with incredible driving bass but is both a bit bright and very high i... | |
| EMC-1 vs. Levinson 360s/Sony SCD-1 I had the SCD1 driving a 360S as well as a Sonic Frontiers Processor 3. I found the Sony alone to be closed in and too laid back for my tastes and I had at least 500-600 hours on it. The 360S was a great unit but still a bit hifi. The P3 is also a... | |
| Levinson 380S or Hovland 100? I've owned the Levinson 380, the CJ Premier 14 and the BAT VK-40SE, all somewhat similiar to what you've mentioned here (as well as 10 other preamps). The CJ gear was sweet but seemed a bit dull in dynamics unless you cranked up the sound. The BAT... | |
| Sony SCD1 compatible with S.F. P-3 ?? I have an SCD-1 and SF Processor 3 which I have been using together for a year now with no problems. I use an Illuminati RCA connection and made sure to choose the RCA input on the P3. Also, check that you plugged the RCA cable into the correct P3... | |
| Best preamp under 5k for Krell amp Hi, I had the FPB 300 and think it's a good amp. Never heard it with electrostats, though. That being said, I think that you can find quite a few good preamps. Depends on your preference. Rowland Synergy is nice, as is the Levinson 38S/380 and a m... | |
| The BEST system you've ever built !!!! Kharma speakers driven by a Goldmund amp, Levinson preamp, Sonic Frontiers DAC or Sony SACD player, and a VPI table. Very relaxing sound that your body, heart and soul sinks in to. |