clio09
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| CD output voltage too high for preamp: what to do? I have a similar situation with a high gain amp (.8v for full output, 30 db gain) and was having the same issue with the volume control, both for digital (1.5v) and analog playback. I just bought the Rothwell attenuators and they work for me. Now ... | |
| Aurios under JC1 monoblock's? Essentialaudio makes some good points. However, tweaking is not an exact science. If it were we'd all know what to do for our individual system set-ups based on simple formulas. It's really easy to go out and spend hundreds of dollars in tweaks th... | |
| Bargain Priced SACD Giant Killer? The TRL mods are definitely on the less expensive side and provide significant bang for the buck, which fits in with the theme of the thread. However, I would not under estimate the amount of work that goes into the mods, especially with the DVP-N... | |
| Bargain Priced SACD Giant Killer? Jack,Wonder where all the units came from ;)UPS and I are getting pretty friendly. BTW - each of the people in the VMPS room who purchased the unit had almost the exact same thoughts on the player. The consistency of their listening experiences we... | |
| Aurios under JC1 monoblock's? A much less expensive solution that worked for me under my 65 lb. solid state amp was the use of 2" x 2" x 1" cork squares (4 of them). These are the ones where the cork is sandwiched between two pices of rubber. They are available from HVAC parts... | |
| Which cd player: New /w Mod or just plain new? Phaelon - Yes that is a bit further away than one would probably care to travel, but there are a couple of people in your area that can demo TRL products for you. Hopefully they will extend an offer. | |
| Which cd player: New /w Mod or just plain new? If you live in the SoCal area (or within a reasonable radius) feel free to drop by and listen to TRL modified stuff. I don't have the same system as you but that hasn't stopped others from bringing their gear over and spending an afternoon listening. | |
| Bargain Priced SACD Giant Killer? Warrenh,Trust me, Brian was impressed alright, he was very impressed. | |
| Which cd player: New /w Mod or just plain new? Audphile1 -You are correct on the resale value of modded components. They depreciate much faster. That is why it is important to really research mod shops and work with one whose modded players sonic signature suits your tatses. Also, only work wi... | |
| Which cd player: New /w Mod or just plain new? Large corporations manufacture to a price point. When you look at huge corporations like Sony and Denon with vast networks of distribuotrs, dealers, and retailers to support, not to mention huge overhead and having to sell volume to create adequat... | |
| Which cd player: New /w Mod or just plain new? "Does anyone have experience with "Reference Audio Mods"? There claims are wild."That statement says a lot more than you probably intended it to say. There are lots of mod shops out there and all have different philosophies and marketing approache... | |
| Which cd player: New /w Mod or just plain new? Ever think of trying a non-os DAC? You can read up on the design philosophy at Audio Note and Sakura Systems (47 Labs) websites. Simplicity in design, no up/over sampling, and no filtering equals very analog sounding musical reproduction. If that'... | |
| Opinions on Welborne Labs Zephyr passive pre I am thinking of trying one as well, so I'd also like to hear opinions. | |
| recommendations for starting system Considering that Pbb recommended a solid state integrated, have you considered a tube integrated? Jolida and Prima Luna are a couple of brands that won't break the bank and have been widely praised here and elsewhere. You can save a little more if... | |
| Bargain Priced SACD Giant Killer? Bob,I don't do SACD and I haven't listened to the stock redbook play back. I'll probbaly get my modded unit back in a couple of weeks and will post my thoughts then in a separate thread. |