clio09
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| which preamp sounds most transparent? Jtgofish - I don't disagree with you. I'm not giving up my active linestage. I like the K&K TVC for digital playback at the moment. I wasn't as enthused about it with analog (vinyl) playback. It was very good, but my Joule preamp was better. | |
| Turntable in $2500-3500 range for SME IV.Vi arm ? I have read where the SOTA tables work quite nicely with SME arms. The Nova Series V is in your budget. I own one and am considering the SME IV or V arm to replace my Kuzma Stogi. | |
| which preamp sounds most transparent? I just received a custom built K&K Audio TVC that uses S&B transformers. Initial impressions are that it is very transparent and the ability to control the ICs (which can be a problem with other passive designs) is not an issue. | |
| Goldpoint Passive Preamps Oz - I took possession of the K&K TVC today. It took all of 5 minutes to hook up. I'm using Brian Kyle's Xtreme X-2 Copper/Silver hybrid cables he loaned me for the output to the amp. Is this thing for real? It sounds amazing and it hasn't eve... | |
| Anybody use Running Springs Audio Conditioners? I have the Haley and agree with the others who have posted their experience with the RSA line (non-balanaced power). I have a Cardas Golden pc with the Haley, but will probably upgrade to the RSA/Cardas Mongoose. I'm also tempted to get a Duke for... | |
| Suggestions for fully shielded power cord... I am getting the TRL modified Sony DVP-NS900V with the additional battery power modification. This is an interesting mod in that the battery power supply only affects the analog stage. The digital stage will still require a pc and that is where I'... | |
| Suggestions for fully shielded power cord... Audphile - The Audience is a tad warmer than the Purist Audio Museaus, at least that is what I am hearing now. After the pc has had a chance to break in we'll see if that remains the same. My guess is it will, and it will exhibit some more of the ... | |
| Suggestions for fully shielded power cord... Just wanted to provide an update. The Purist Audio Museaus arrived. I purchased it from the Cable Company and thought it was used, but it is actually new in original packaging. Solid cable and very well constructed. It is also flexible so it can b... | |
| Small form factor, budget DACs? Which is why my latest digital purchase is battery powered. Not only do I want to isolate it from the wall. I want to isolate it from my other gear. | |
| Buzz/Hum from Cary SLI-80 Best thing to do first to be sure it is the Cary is to disconnect all components from it and plug it into the wall (if you have done this already my apologies). Is the hum still there? If yes then it is the Cary, if no, something further up the ch... | |
| Squeeze Box upgrades Try www.etree.org. There are some links to free tools there I use. EAC to rip the CD to the HD, then a WAV to FLAC conversion tool. If there is something free-er and easier than that I'm interested in hearing about it too. | |
| To Aesthetix users I applaude you efforts to try and resolve an issue as frustrating as this. I had a similar problem with another phonostage that tested my patience thoroughly. Buzz and hum were prevalent in both channels and after several experiments with cables a... | |
| Squeeze Box upgrades Steve Nugent at Emprical Audio informed me that he would do a Squeezebox mod as well when I was inquiring about some other things I was considering. You will have to contact him for information directly as there is nothing on his website about the... | |
| pre amp to pair with vtl 750s As for matching a preamp to an amp, I've always looked at impedance specs, but lately, I have also come to the conclusion that sensitivity and the gain in the amp are important as well. Typically, I have heard that if the input impedance of the am... | |
| Has anyone heard the modified TRL/Sony DVP-NS900V The one that I heard at Brian Kyle's house was the very first one modified, the prototype made for the CES show. Since then the mod has been refined even further, to now include a battery supply option (additional cost). If the prototype sounds as... |