clio09
Responses from clio09
| what's the best pre-amp for Cary's V-12r? I would stick with the SLP-98, it worked excellent when I had them in my system (V12i). Especially with NOS tubes. | |
| Jumpers for Spendors I have a pair of 1/2e speakers and when I purchased my Alpha Core Goertz MI-2 Veracity speaker cables I also purchased their copper jumpers ($20). I noticed an improvement over the brass jumpers, but I'm not sure I'd spend $150 on this. | |
| Nordost Cables Rnik,I thought it was worth the difference, although I don't use Nordost cables anymore. The Red Dawns were more detailed and worked well on my digital gear. Also, as to price, look around as Nordost cables are pretty well discounted. I only paid ... | |
| BAT vs Cary I'll second the SLP-98. It is a great preamp and I was running mine with a V12i, an excellent combination. They come up used every so often for around $1800. They usually get snapped up pretty quickly though. | |
| What cd for $1000 is best for this system? Lkdog,Good advice. I might also throw out the names of Modwright and Emprical Audio. BTW - the Sony DVP-NS900V appears to have been more than just a hit at CES. I'm told by those that exhibited there that there was a huge line to get into that spe... | |
| Line Conditioner or New Power Cords? Depends on what you consider to be reasonably priced. I'm using a Running Springs Audio Haley, which I was fortunate enough to buy as a demo. There are many out there. Some others that come to mind that I considered are APS, BPT, Richard Gray, PS ... | |
| What cd for $1000 is best for this system? I am told the new TRL modified Sony DVP-NS900V is one of the most musical CD players for the money (I'll know soon as I'm getting ready to send mine off). A'gon member Ecruz just posted about his. If you can find the player, with the cost of the m... | |
| To Cryo tubes or not to Cryo tubes I've tried a pair of cryoed 6SN7GTB tubes in a Cary SLP-98 preamp. They were fantastic, albeit a bit expensive. I did not notice any difference when playing back vinyl or CD. I can't say I'm a big proponent of cryoed tubes. While these worked out ... | |
| Herbie's Hal-O tube dampener's on Calypso? I have used Herbies Halos for quite some time. On EL-34s, 6SN7s, and multiple types of mini pins. In every instance there was an improvement in sound, but that is not to say some experimentation was not involved. Steve counseled me that the use of... | |
| LP to CD transfer question...what's best? I use a stand alone burner when I transfer lossless files from my computer to CD. I typically use HHB or Mitsui Gold blanks. As for LPs, I continue to play them, but I have a modified Alesis ML9600 that can take the analog signal from my phono sta... | |
| audiogon members or dealers Very discouraging to hear this. As a 20 year customer you deserve better. They should have sent you a new pair no questions asked. | |
| Power cords with bass emphasis Howie,I must be the oddball, I didn't notice the bass. However, when I put my CRL PC on the Joule, the bass was definitely the first thing I noticed. I liked the sonic signature of the VD better and moved the CRL to the amp. | |
| Power cords with bass emphasis Try a VH Audio Flavor 4. I have one in my system and I think it provides a warm sonic signature and improved bass.I realize all systems react differently to PC changes, but I use the VD Nite II on my Joule Electra preamp and I wouldn't say it emph... | |
| Ideas for short interconnects. VH Audio will sell you a half meter pair. I purchased a set from them at one time. They are flexible enough for your needs. As previously mentioned the RSAD cables will work as well. | |
| Need Advice on a DAC for my Music Server? Look into non-os DACs as well such as Audio Mirror, Audio Note, 47 Labs, etc. There are many excellent ones available within your budget, some for a lot less than you're willing to spend. |