daltonlanny

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Parasound JC1's vs. Sim Audio W10
Yes, it is true.I called a couple of dealers, and they confirmed it.Wonder if there are any parts or circuit changes to justify the $1,000 increase? 
New journey - Samsung HD841 Universal Player
Sean,My RAM fully modded Toshiba SD-4960 seems to have no sonic weaknesses at all. I have never heard a stock unit, so I cannot comment on the sonics of a stock unit.The only thing that I am not happy with is the fact that when playing DVD-Audio d... 
Paradigm Reference Servo 15 Version 2 Subwoofer
ANYONE??? 
Paradigm Reference Servo 15 Version 2 Subwoofer
Oops,I meant to say 1,200 watt amp NOT 1,400 watt amp.My mistake! 
Anyone Heard the McCormack UDP-1?
I for two, am very bothered by the test results that John Atkinson got on the UDP-1. I brought it up in a previous thread, but cannot remember which one. 
Which of These Budget SS Preamps?
For sheer transparency and focus, probably the Adcom GFP-750. 
Best Tube Preamp for JC-1 Monoblocks?
I appreciate everyone who took the time to participate in this thread. Many thanks! 
Pass X1 preamp:is it phase inverting?
No, it does not invert the phase. 
Help my speakers are farting,,,,
Sounds like your speakers may be bloated in the bass or have port "wind noises".Hey all, what is the exact resonance frequency and frequency response of most farts? 
Efficency- Low vs. Hi?
Sometimes high efficiency speakers have larger peaks and dips in their frequency response, and between the drivers at their crossover points, and less low bass extension.Otherwise for low output amps and integrated amps, good high efficiency speak... 
How do Adcom power amps sound?
The Adcom GFA-5802 is a warm and sweet sounding amp from my experience. It also has outstanding vocal reproduction, and a great midrange, IMHO. It is a really great sounding amp in its price range, and is not hard or edgy at all. It is basically a... 
Preamp or Amp?
In my extensive personal experience, the PREAMP makes the biggest difference sonically.They all sound vastly different, and they can make or break a system.I have had more frustation over the right preamp than any other components in my system, by... 
Best Tube Preamp for JC-1 Monoblocks?
Thanks all your responses, guys!I appreciate them all.So the JC-2 will probably not be ready until 2006?Lanny 
Eagles on DVD-A
I also agree about the Eagles on DVD-Audio.I love the way this disc sounds...stellar!It is one of my all time favorite Dvd-Audio discs.I also listen to the Advanced Resolution Stereo portion of the disc whenever I play it. 
Best Tube Preamp for JC-1 Monoblocks?
One more thing,Is it really true that the JC-1's actually prefer a solid state preamp over a tubed one for best sound and matching?I have heard or read that somewhere, or from someone before.