dave_b
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| Krell's new direct i-pod connection. I learned the hard way that sometimes more money isn't the answer, but for some things it don't hurt:O) Enjoy! | |
| Buying Synergistic Research ICs so difficult The Cable Company is first rate. Calling them is always the best, quickest way to communicate. E-mail is 'iffy:O) I always call directly if possible, no matter what the company or issue...old school rules! | |
| Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player Hi Cyrilmartin! After a few months (depending on your play time), the XA5400ES becomes smoother, warmer and purer sounding with an increase in dynamic shadings. Also, the Sony is extremely extended and WILL show up any ancillary distortion introdu... | |
| What do you see as the downside of tubes? Have fun, live and learn and most of all...enjoy the ride:O) | |
| upgrade path from Dynaudio 52SE Speakers should be on the long wall without the opening. A pair of Magnepan 1.6Qr's would move you into a higher realm...keep the Rotel stuff:O) | |
| B&W 802 N vs. D DIW, if it matters to YOU, then it will be worth the money. All of this is baseless without knowing how you listen, the gear involved, the music you prefer, the room design and your overall priorities for sound reproduction. Since you have B&W... | |
| Best cable for Jumpers Please don't be cheap and stupid...if you have Transparent cables and B&W speakers then get a pair of jumpers from them. t the very least, call Robert Stein at the Cable Company and ask him for a recommendation on a used pair if necessary:O) | |
| CD layer on hybrid SACD versus regular redbook You don't have to give up on anything Dgaylin. Get a Sony XA5400ES for about $1099 and you will finally understand why SACD can be special. On the other hand, the Redbook will blow you away. It is the first digital player/system I have owned (I've... | |
| Krell's new direct i-pod connection. That's great Levy03, if it's working fine after 6 weeks then your good to go! At my dealer I couldn't tell much of a difference either (probably because of the patchbays and low quality cabling). I did prefer the 400xi in the end at home because o... | |
| Buying Synergistic Research ICs so difficult Call Robert Stein (owner) at the Cable Company (Used Cable.com). Dial 1800FATWYRE and ask for him by name, then mention Dave Borda suggested you talk directly with him. He is an unbelievably great person to do business with and is extremely helpfu... | |
| Krell's new direct i-pod connection. It's useful and feature packed but fell short in ultimate musicality compared to the 400xi so I sold it. Mine had a few glitches as well, but I'm sure they have worked the problems out by now:O) | |
| B&W 805S Embarassing Question I think he is referencing the WBT shrouds...nothing new unless you have never been into high end before. | |
| totem model 1 vs. quad 11L Totem speakers need power and current so SS is your best bet. 35 tube watts will not do any Totem justice. | |
| Power Cord arrangement ? By Wig, I think you've got it! | |
| Totem Forest Speakers..... The Sony is state of the art in it's design, and provides exemplary playback far and above that of many other players on the market. The Krell is way above average...I've heard and owned some of the others and find them lacking. My cabling choice ... |