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| Rowland PC1 PFC on Capri pre early findings Yeah, I just talked to Rod about my anticipated Continuum 500, expected by month-end. Rod's saying that 1,000 hours is what to really expect for complete burn-in. It'll sound good right off the bat, but improve substantially as it burns in more an... | |
| Rowland PC1 PFC on Capri pre early findings Oh man, I'm lusting for the Continuum 500...Dave | |
| On a scale of 1-5 3-1Dave | |
| Help. My system is shouting at me 04-10-08: Mrjstark said:"Well, yes but in Blazen69 case he did not have this problem with his older CDP. Yes, killing first reflections and some treatment behind speakers will definitely help but it won't change CDP characteristics."Yes, but you c... | |
| Recommend some SACD's? 04-10-08: Ncarv said:"For better sound, look for SACD's that were recorded with DSD."I'd add, or analog tape.Dave | |
| Recommend some SACD's? If you like Diana Krall and/or Jane Monheit, all there stuff works well in SACD. Remember that the Oppo will also play DVD-As (I had a 981HD before I upgraded to a Pioneer DV-58AV). I've used Acoustic Sounds for most of my purchases. You might bro... | |
| Review: Sumiko Speaker Set Speaker 04-10-08: Drubin said:"I have wondered why you wouldn't just turn off the right speaker altogether during that initial left speaker set up."I suppose that if there's a wall right there, then it'd be better to just turn off the right speaker. Rod w... | |
| Help. My system is shouting at me Usually it's the speaker/room interface. See:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?rspkr&1197744079&read | |
| Review: Sumiko Speaker Set Speaker Yes, that Iron Chef method is pretty close. It's easier said than done, but you can get 80% to 90% of what an experienced "expert" would do in a DIY application.One thing different, Rod swings the right speaker 90-degrees out rather than leaving i... | |
| Review: Sumiko Speaker Set Speaker See my Virtual System with the speakers in their Master Set positions. You'd never guess how good they work right there.Rod actually wanted to rearrange my whole setup, but WAF nixed that. He told me that he surprised himself with how good thise s... | |
| Review: Sumiko Speaker Set Speaker Drubin, do you have a link to the "Iron Chef" method? I'll look at and tell you if it's similar to the Sumiko method.Guido my friend, I'm sorry, I thought I'd put you onto my Review, but evidently failed.Thanks for adding your experience. Yes inde... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raul my friend, are you still planning a summary of your MM favorites?Dave | |
| OPPO 980 h dvd mod? 04-07-08: Homosapien said:"I just got OPPO 980 h and connect it directly to my EAD PM1000.And I am very dissapinted - OPPO sounds very detailed but harsh and forward. My speakers are Proak 1.5, interconnets - Wireworld Eclipse, and speaker cable -... | |
| Silky and soft highs: product of coloration? 04-07-08: Atmasphere said:"IME it is very useful to bring a musician into your listening room and have them play. If you can, record them playing. **Then** compare that to what your stereo sounds like! Then it is possible to create an idea of how ... | |
| Oppo 980H Bug My 981 doesn't do that. |