darkstar1

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Upgrade Marantz 5004 CDP to what ?
I wish I could hear some Acram cdp players I have read very positive things about them in the fourms.Well I hear you about more money $$$$ not = better sound quality. I have recently heard a very high priced system that really didn't impress me ov... 
Upgrade Marantz 5004 CDP to what ?
I appreciate all the responses. I am aware of the stereophile review. It is indeed a great CDP. I'm not really trying to tweak my timbre or sound. I just want more detail, more of a layered soundstage and maybe a little smoother sound. The smoothe... 
Upgrade Marantz 5004 CDP to what ?
Well I am open to that suggestion if that seems like the overwhelming response. I will say the pre is well thought of and so are the amps. I really do believe based on forums and direct conversations with a guy who has spent years with all the old... 
Opinion on Music Hall A50.2 integrated amp
If I were you I would buy the internal exposure phono card. Then spring for headphone amp when funds come available. Exposure really does punch above its price in several ways. You can find amps that best it in some things but to me it's different... 
Opinion on Music Hall A50.2 integrated amp
If I were you I would buy the internal exposure phono card. Then spring for headphone amp when funds come available. Exposure really does punch above its price in several ways. You can find amps that best it in some things but to me it's different... 
New Orleans, La.
I live uptown new Orleans. Is anyone still active with Hi-Fi group in or around New Orleans?Thanks 
Has anybody tried using single solid core cables?
I have the SA Mantra 10s. They are your speakers as monitors (one step down). Before I had the SA 505 there entry stand mount. I have always used solid core exposure wire due to having an used exposure amp. I have had great results with these soli... 
Help: WPC for my speakers
I have to disagree about amps effect on speakers. On my old speakers the bass using a NAD 326bee was nothing like the old exposure. The exposure produced. Very tight and deep bass that imaged very well. The bass was no where near as tight and did ... 
Help: WPC for my speakers
Yes I agree people love or hate BW. I heard a 10000 BW floorstanders with classe amp and Pre. It really dropped me in the music but no sound stage.How would you describe the 2010s presentation. I do think I need 100 watts to get the tight cracking... 
Help: WPC for my speakers
Well I may be going new amp but not speakers. Like I said my new system audio speakers do create a big sound stage just not the the pinpoint image the smaller SA did. I thinking its the change in rooms. I Will be looking for a amp with more power.... 
Help: WPC for my speakers
Weird because one I Have heard the exposure do razor sharp image with small speakers In a very large room. I Have heard that naim sound stage was weak but with good prat but I have never gotten to listen. I was hoping the extra power would help th... 
Help: WPC for my speakers
Thanks for the feedback.Well I bought the speakers as demos. They could still be breaking in. In fact. I have heard them perform very well and other times they are off. I wrote it off as bad times on the power grid but breaking in period might als... 
Help: WPC for my speakers
everthing is pretty modest and has not changed except speakers. Exposure Super XV -used- marantz 5004 cdp- project debut II record player- 0ld sold core exposure wire. I moved up in the system audio line. First entry level now a little higher. The... 
Upgrade Help: CDP or DAC
I ended up getting a Rega. I really like it. So far I am using it with a blue Jean Cable using the Marantz as a transport. According to sterophile the Rega Dac is class B and the Marantz is Class C. I think the Rega added a bit more detail. It is ... 
Dr.John
I saw Dr. John a couple of weeks ago at Tulane Graduation. He Played several songs with Allen Toussaint. The cool thing is his Voice still sounds amazing. Girlfriend and I were shocked at his age his voice was sounded like it did years ago.