clio09
Responses from clio09
| 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. | |
| Will power conditioning really help? Daimbert,Let me see if I can point you in the right direction. I have a similar situation with space constraint. I have a 2-channel set-up, with a TV and cable box in the same room (not connected into the audio set-up). Unfortunatley these are not... | |
| Bargain Priced SACD Giant Killer? Bob,The player was used with a Bruce Moore amp and preamp, as well as VMPS speakers. A $12,000 player that will remain un-named was also used in that set-up. I spoke to 4 people (3 of them in the industry) who were in that room and the news I rece... | |
| DAC for $1800 or less? Not sure what you are looking for sound wise, but if you want to come close to the sound of analog with your digital set-up, then a non-os DAC is the way to go IMO. You can get one in your range very easily, with an excellent digital cable to boot... | |
| CDP or DAC For a DAC, check out some of the non-os ones that are out there like the Audio Mirror. Many of these go for under $1000 (the Audio Mirror is $500) so that leaves you a lot left over for a really nice digital IC. Also, for a CDP, if you can find a ... | |
| Questions about a Homemade Brightstar Big Rock http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Accessories.html#ClAUnder the section Isolation Devices there are DIY instructions for making a "sandbox". | |
| Bargain Priced SACD Giant Killer? Speaking of TRL, if you can get your hands on a Sony DVP-NS900V the new TRL mod will take you past the SCD-1. You're probably looking at an investment of $1000 including the mods. The news from CES on this player was very positive. |