dbphd
Responses from dbphd
| Oppo 205 for TV viewing? Before I began passing DirecTV through an Oppo I used a video processor. The Oppo eliminated the need for that.db | |
| Oppo 205 for TV viewing? I pass DirecTV receivers through a 105D and 205. HDMI-1 goes to a projector in one case, TV in the other; HDMI-2 goes to preamps in both cases. Excellent picture quality and sound.db | |
| Digital Files and Wi-Fi Net Gear sells a device that uses electrical wiring for ethernet connection. It's inexpensive and seems to work well. Streaming should not be dismissed. I've found DSD downloads from Acoustic Sounds to rival SACDs.db | |
| Suncoast Audio experience I bought two or three barely used Ayre 5-Twenty series components from Mike, and I agree he is a first rate person to deal with. Great interaction and followup. He seemed genuinely concerned that the units worked well and that I was completely s... | |
| LS-50 Speakers (Passive) You don't have to "take your pick" if you use the LS50s with a pair of subs. I highly recommend something like the Velodyne SMS-1 bass manager that provides acoustic room correction for subs and is helpful for integrating the LS50s with the subs.db | |
| Ayre C-5XE MP, Simaudio Moon Andromeda, or Esoteric K-01X I just bought a used Ayre DX-5 DSD that does what my C-5xeMP does plus has a USB port that accepts files sent to it by Roon. Thus my C-5 is available if you're interested. The C-5 has an uncanny ability to step out of the way so music sounds as ... | |
| KEF R107/2 vs REVEL f52 107/2s may be amp friendly, but when installed Parasound JC 1 monoblocks (800 watts @ 4Ω) they really came to life. They seem to thrive on current. I periodically think about Blade 2s, but then I listen to the 107/2s and ask myself why. For HT,... | |
| KEF and Paradigm An update to my 12/30/17 post: I'm using an Ayre DX-5 DSD as a source through a Bryston SP3 to JC-1 monoblocks driving the Reference 107/2s with excellent result. Roon sends files from my iMac to its USB port.I hope to hear Blade 2s soon and will... | |
| Esoteric SA-60 atacgene,I have no experience with a modded Oppo 205, but I'm suspicious of such mods. I do have an unmodded 205 and 105D. I think the SA-60 sounds superior to either as an SACD player. I recently replaced my SA-60 with an Ayre DX-5 DSD universa... | |
| Ugly vs Gogeous speakers Careful what you ask for: I bought a pair of racing red KEF LS50s for the living room. My wife loves their appearance so much she wont consider replacing them with KEF Reference 1s. | |
| Biamping with very different amps The 107/2 KUBE has both HF and LF level controls. I've tried the 107/2s with and without the KUBE, and prefer their sound with the KUBE. As I understand it, the 107 and 107/2 KUBEs differ substantially. The 107/2s remain among the best sounding... | |
| Biamping with very different amps Thanks Al, I value your opinion. The current drive train for the 107/2s is Parasound (JC 3), JC 2 BP, 107/2 KUBE, and JC 1. When I replace the Esoteric SA-60 with an Ayre DX-5 DSD, a Bryston SP3 may replace the JC 2 BP so HDMI can be used for SA... | |
| Preamp - Processor for 2 channel music The Parasound Halo Integrated or Ayre AX-5 Twenty integrated might be a simple solution that would pair well with your Aerial 7Bs. You might be able to find either used at a price substantially below MSRP.db | |
| KEF and Paradigm I'm interested in Blade 2s. I have an Ayre VX-5 Twenty amp (175@8Ω, 350@4Ω) that I use with a KX-5 Twenty preamp to drive LS50s. I also have a pair of Parasound JC 1 monoblocks (400@8Ω, 800@4Ω) that I use with JC 2 BP preamp to drive KEF Referen... | |
| How many hours did your projector lamp last? The picture on our old Sony Pearl started to get dim after about 1000 hours, but our new Sony has nearly 2000 hours and the picture still looks great. IIRC, Sony claims a bulb life for our new projector of 3-4 K hours.db |