dlwask
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| Musical Fidelity A3 or Classe CAP 101 Musical Fidelity amps/pre-amps in their A3 series are a bit soft in the highs and emphasize the mid-bass just a little. Not noticeable at first, but evident when compared against other amps. Keep in mind these are minor nits. No experience with th... | |
| shunyata hydra 2 vs. ps audio ultimate outlet I've compared both a Hydra 2 and a high current UO in my system. I tried them both on my amp, pre-amp and CD player seperately and then in combination. Power cords on all components were VH Audio Flavor 4 Golds. I ended up liking the Hydra 2 on my... | |
| Help with cartridge selection Flyingred, with proper phono stage gain matching and set up (VTA/VTF etc..) the 17D2 should perform just fine in bass engery and impact. Perhaps comments you heard in this area were from users with improper set up or phono stage matching? I admit ... | |
| Help with cartridge selection If you can run a low output MC I would recommend a Dynavector 17D2 MkII Karat. In my opinion this is a very good cartridge for the money. In the Dynavector line I think its where the sound starts getting really good and is a noticeable improvement... | |
| Jena Labs Model One Fundamental Power Cords Andy, I'll see you this weekend to take a listen to the additional Jena PCs on your VR9s. I just have not yet had a chance to call yet. Oh and I'm going with lunatic for now:) | |
| What makes a $20,000 cd player cost 20,000? I have a hard time believing materials, labor, intellectual properties, R&D and what not could ever add up to a $20,000 PRODUCTION CDP. One off designs sure, thats pretty believable. Now holding this price, incorporating economies of scale to ... | |
| Jena Labs Model One Fundamental Power Cords I have had the opportunity to hear these in a friends system of which I am very familiar with, there too replacing top Shunyata gear. The results were very similar to your own findings. Solo vocals and piano were reproduced with absolute clarity, ... | |
| What Difference between Pass X150.5 and X250.5? I assume the new Pass ".5" series of amps was only from the X250 and up, i.e. the current X150.5 untouched correct? | |
| VH 2, Signal Magic, Zu Birth Try the VH cords, very good in my opinion and the return policy is always there if you need it. I'm running Flavor 4's on my amp and pre-amp now and the improvements in stage details, texture of notes and dynamics is really noticeable. More import... | |
| Your "DREAM" piece Maybe a pair of Pass Labs mono block room heaters, say the X600.5's, or one of the great turntables like a Walker. Go ahead and pick one then just surprise me and put it in the listening room when I'm out.Might not "match" the rest of my system bu... | |
| Cleaning with minimum fuss and cost ? The VPI 16.5 is a very basic but in my opinion adequate RCM. Replacement parts are readily available and they (both unit and company) have a good track record with vinyl enthusiasts. Its well worth it if you collect and play used LPs. To me its co... | |
| How Big is Your Music Collection With the size of some of these collections it seems kind of silly when you read reports titled along the lines of "Music industry reports sales decline for 2nd straight quarter". Are we audiophiles the only ones buying new music?Oh, and to answer ... | |
| Is this nuts? I've never heard the Usher's, but am very familiar with the VR4jr's. I find it hard to believe you will be wanting for bass and dynamics with the jr's.At the $8k range, try the VR4 SR's. That would certainly be an upgrade in performance. They are ... | |
| PS Audio Prelude power cord. Had the same PC on a McCormack DNA 1 Deluxe. I thought the Prelude did more harm to the sound than good. Similar findings to yours (improved low freq extension but less controlled and softer highs) though I would add a recessed midrange that got t... | |
| Speed Box for turntable Rushton, point taken and noted. My technical side always looks to find the answer or reasoning behind things, only to be proven wrong with a listening test. I can't tell you how many times I am just left scratching my head in disbelief when someth... |