clio09
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| Transport and DAC pairings My intent was not really on improving the Northstar combo as I think it is very good. I was always intrigued with the CEC/Lessloss combo and when one came up used here I jumped on it. In my comparisons I came to the conclusion that the CEC/Lesslos... | |
| Transport and DAC pairings FWIW I went from the Northstar combo using the I2S cable to using the CEC TL-51X and Lessloss DAC 2004 MkII. The CEC/Lessloss combo slaves the TL-51X to the DAC using a clock cable in addition to the digital cable. IMO the Lessloss approach offers... | |
| Passive Preamps Can't say I agree with all that is being said here based on my experiences.I agree with Phaelon. Passives are a little to cool and the lack bloom of higher end actives. Well isn't that the point to some extent? Just pass the signal, no colorations... | |
| Upgrade from Spendor SP 1/2, what's next? The REL suggestion is a good one. You have the speakers on the long wall which is preferable and far enough from the back wall, although I was able to get mine out to 5' and this increased depth. Play around with toe-in as this may help too. Even ... | |
| Upgrade from Spendor SP 1/2, what's next? I've owned various models of the Spendor Classic Series, including the 1/2e which is a fabulous speaker. It was replaced in my system by the Audiokinesis Jazz Modules which are floor standers. I think these would more than meet your needs sonicall... | |
| Passive Preamps I've tried several, even use a few. | |
| Best Used Speaker Under $4,000 w/ Respectable Lows Pat, it just so happens the company I work for has a corporate office in Troy, MI and I get there once or twice a month. Jim Salk lives nearby, although his shop is in Pontiac, MI. It was a matter of convenience. | |
| Best Used Speaker Under $4,000 w/ Respectable Lows I spent some time with Jim Salk at his home listening room. He is a gracious host with a very realistic listening room - meaning odd room size and no room treatments. Listening in this environment I can say for the money his speakers are a great v... | |
| Dude TRL vs Red Wine Isabella vs Dodd If you read Grannyring's review here on Audiogon I think you will find all the qualities you described in the amp. I certainly did with mine. The TRL house sound will draw you into the music. I wouldn't say it is bass heavy, but if you have never ... | |
| Dude TRL vs Red Wine Isabella vs Dodd I wouldn't go so far as to say you could use the Samson's with any preamp, but from my experience I had no issues using different preamps and I don't see why a Dodd Audio or Red Wine Isabella wouldn't work. In fact, if your digital source has enou... | |
| Dude TRL vs Red Wine Isabella vs Dodd While the Tannoy's are efficient enough at 96db with 8 ohms nominal impedance, even the published specs recommend 50 - 275 watts. If you have a smallish room and won't be driving them at loud volume maybe the RWA 30.2 would be enough, but I would ... | |
| Heavy Speakers with Spikes on a Concrete Floor Herbies has come out with some new speaker footers that look very interesting. Generous trial period too.As for Timbernation, based on my experience I'd stay clear. | |
| CD Player with Analogue Volume Controlled Output Any of the Resolution Audio CDPs (CD-50, CD-55, Opus 21). Alternately, a pair of EVS attenuators. These have both a male/female RCA. Plug the male end into your amps inputs and the cables from any CDPs output RCAs to the inputs of the attenuators.... | |
| B and O Turntables Sorry, that should have been 8000 with a barely used MMC 20CL. | |
| B and O Turntables I've been using the 8002 for a couple weeks now. It is dead quiet and with the MMC-2 cartridge sounds very good.I might have gone a bit overboard but I also just picked up an 8002 in superb condition with a barely used MMC 20CL.I have to agree any... |