deshapiro
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| APL Esoteric X-01 Hi, Does your APL accept digtal inputs? I'm now in the market for a really dood dac, but I still need a standalone player.Thanks,David Shapiro | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective I found out from my dealer that after CES, Teac will be upgrading X01's to the D2 status. I'll probably go for it.David | |
| What speakers work well with Boulder ?? I Have a Boulder 2060 Audio Research Ref3 combo. I have had Avalon Osiris, Dynaudio Temptations and now MBL 101e's. I'll make it short and sweet. They were outstanding with each speaker. The reasons for the changes had to do with the speakers, sin... | |
| Best amps for MBL101e's? Incredibly well. | |
| Best amps for MBL101e's? I'm speaking as an MBL 101e owner. I love the combo of a ballsy solid-state amp and a tube preamp. I really didn't like the way the MBL 6010D pre mated with the 9011 amps. Unbelievably dynamic but with a steely or ringing sound at the upper freque... | |
| The current SOTA SACD player Hi All, I authored a thread a few months back directly comparing the esoteric X-01 (not the Limited) and the first gen EMM Labs gear. My conclusion, after living with both in my system for a couple of months, and going back and forth, was that the... | |
| MBL 101e's vs. Soundlab U-1's Hi, I agree with yopu completely.. John Marks wrote a piece a couple of years ago on that very topic. I did buy the MBL's from the desler that demoed them, and I'm very glad I duid. They spent hours on setup, which included a Rives eval of the roo... | |
| Has anybody imported used equipment into the US? Hi All, Thanks for your help. After looking at all the data, customs, local taxes, warehousing, and an extremely unhelpful customs agent, I think that it's not worth the hassle and expense.David | |
| Has anybody imported used equipment into the US? I'm switching to MBL 101e's.David | |
| Has anybody imported used equipment into the US? Well, I try to buy smart. If I don't like things, I can usually sell them for at or just below what I paid. These speakers, plus shipping plus duty, aren't all that far from what a demo pair would cost me here. Demos also come with warranties. Sor... | |
| Esoteric X-01 Limited or new D-03/P-03 My X01 limited is dead quiet.David | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective I haven't heard hard drive systems yet. I'm just anticpating that they will eventually be very good. I have heard the high price MBL CD transport/DAC in an all-MBL system and it is very, very good. And very,very expensive.David | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective I sold my EMM gear with no regrets, now that I have an X01 limited. It just fits my preferences. No ore digital purchases for me, until hard drive-Davidbased media comes of age. | |
| MBL 101e's vs. Soundlab U-1's That is good to hear. My room is treated, but probably not optimally. That will wait for another day. You're right, I have made my decision, although I do really like the Sound Lab rep. Now I'm just trying to figure out which deal on the MBL's to ... | |
| MBL 101e's vs. Soundlab U-1's Hi, My room is good size, 18' x 26' x 8'. It's bigger than the room that I demoed it in. My concern was regards the Soundlab U-1's. While my room could take it, there are constraints since it also a HT room, with a 10' wide screen. It makes speake... |