danlib1

Responses from danlib1

Best Song or AlbumTitles?
Awesome Guys! Thanks for indulging me! 
Cary SLI-80 Tube amp suddenly blowing fuses
Jason-In talking with Cary regarding biasing that amp, they gave me some advice that I found was very useful.If your system leans toward the bright side of things, bias higher than 75. I experimented and found mine sounds best biased at about 90 t... 
Tally up best digital player ever
Gunbei- Is your Levinson ultimate boombox for sale? I've been looking for one! 
Is SACD a dead format?
Cinematic Systems said:"Since my two channel system easily surpasses yours Danlib, you may want to think about why I listen too 2 channel CD's in surround PS: Don't bring a knife to a gunfight."First of all, it's not Danlib- it's Danlib1.Second- i... 
Is SACD a dead format?
I've listened to highend SACD Players, High End DVD-Audio, and CD- all in my system. For Stereo listening, my Exemplar 2900 in CD mode is still preferred for most listening. Is SACD good? Yes. DVD-A? Sometimes good. Does DVD-A outperform CD? Not a... 
Burned out Audiophile - Trying to Find some Zen
Rich-I recently experienced a similar feeling. After much contemplation, I decided to "simplify" my system to ease my nervosa.I kept my Exemplar 2900 front end. Sold my Pass preamp and amp (that was hard to do) and replaced them with a Cary SLI-80... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Keep Truckin' Lug! 
Best Upgrade you had?
Gunbei- I've always thought that Italian women were the perfect package. They are so damn sexy, then in their later years- when cooking counts as much as sex- they still outperform the rest of the world!Of course, right now I'm obsessed with Condi :) 
Best Upgrade you had?
Too many to pick ONE! 
Are "Redbook Only " CD players Obsolete?
Gunbei-You know I'm a Figure-4 guy! 
Interconnects: a conductor is a conductor, right?
Sean- I've never thought you were a crackpot- just an audiophile :)I always enjoy reading the "cables are all the same" posts that pop up from time to time. I still can't figure out how some guys with good systems and ears younger than mine can pr... 
Is "warm" a compliment or a criticism?
Gunbei is right.Curves=good. Skinny straight stick chick= need sandwich.For audio equipment, I've frequently heard tubes described as yielding a "warm" or "full" sound. When I listen to my Cary SLI-80 Signature driving my Revels however, I don't n... 
help with Ack Dack problem
I once owned the Ack. I found the company owner to be a great guy. Why don't you give him a call? 
Are "Redbook Only " CD players Obsolete?
Oooh! Tough Crowd :) 
What Patty Smith album to own?
Damn Sean- you're right. Gilda was so good as Candi Slice, and of course everyone knew who she was imitating. A question- was the song "Gimme Mick"?