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| Benchmark DAC1 auditions out there? latest model Redkiwi, the price of the Lavry DA2002 is $8,500, as per the 10/04 Stereophile List of Recommended Components. | |
| Benchmark dac-1 owners... digital cable favorites? Somehow didn't see your post. I'm using the Kimber Illuminations D-60, which I already had but sent back to Kimber to get a BNC on one end for the Benchmark. Oustanding cable, blows away my Aural Symphonics Digital Standard in every respect. John ... | |
| Benchmark DAC1 auditions out there? latest model Not exactly. Are you saying that John Atkinson, John Marks, et al, have never heard a high end dac? Or that many of the posters on this forum haven't either?. On the contrary, John Atkinson specifically mentions comparisons with Mark Levinson 30.6... | |
| Benchmark DAC1 auditions out there? latest model Very strange. Here we have one of the most well-ragarded dacs ever, especially for the price, and here we have 7 out of 7 responses that, while acknowledging certain positives, on balance convey a strong negative impression. This is in marked cont... | |
| Power Conditioners for TVs--?? The PS Audio Outlet makes a substantial difference on both audio and TV. On TV, colors are substantially more saturated and the image takes on more of a 3D effect. If possible, get the High Current version, which provides more of these same benefi... | |
| Choosing cables for Passive applications? Yes, the Nordost cables do have much lower capitance. Knowing this, I have used both Nordost Blue Heaven and Red Dawn with superb results on my Reference Line Preeminence 1, Series 2. While I never had Cardas for comparison, I can say that the Nor... | |
| Cheap surge protector that doesn't sound horrible? Recommended by The Absolute Sound and tons of positive reviews for years e.g.on Audio Asylum --Monster HTS 1000 or its "computer" equivalent (same unit, different labels)or a Monster HTS 2000 used, though it saw a new one online for $129 once. Doe... | |
| what is the most valuable dvd player for audio? Using your existing dvd player with a good dac will give better results for the $$. How about a new Benchmark Dac1 for $975, with 30 day return? The Dac1 will give you state of the art digital, equivalent to $5-10,000 dacs or players. Plus, you ca... | |
| Storing your amp or preamp I seem to recall there were posts about this on Audioasylum stating that capacitors deteriorate if not used on a regular basis. However, I am not certain. Suggest that you do a search and post your question there. | |
| Getting more from my DAC The Link is good but sorely needs an upgraded power supply, which makes a tremendous improvement. Either MSB's own P1000 or Monolithic Sounds's HC2. I have an MSB link and was unsatisfied until I got the HC2, which transformed the dac in every are... | |
| AA DDE v3.0 vs. newer stuff I had an AA 3.0 for a short while, but without the DTI. I replaced it with an MSB Link III, with mods by Channel Islands which made it equivalent to the Nelson Link, plus I had the upgraded Monolithic power supply. BIG IMPROVEMENT over the AA 3.0 ... | |
| Best Inexpensive DAC Your approach makes sense, but beware possible shortcomings of the digital out from an old cdp. I did the same thing and used, initially, the digital out from a 1992 top-of-the line Harman Kardon, the HK 7600 11, which was Class D S'hile and cost ... | |
| Amp Recommendations for Acoustat 1+1s I'll second Elgordo's comment on the Hafler 9505. I've used one for 7 years or so with Maggie 1.5's, 1.6's and now 3.6's. Outstanding sound IMHO and excellent durability. 250wpc @8 ohms, 375wpc @4 ohms. Rave review in S'hile in '92, including Sam ... | |
| MG1.6 crossover upgrade merits. There is a huge amount of information, including pics, on Audioasylum: speakers, then planar. You can then do a search in that section | |
| Lafayette LR-1100 stereo receiver/T-2000 t'table I too had some Lafayette items way back when. In addition to the prior threads, you can do a search in audioasylum.com, in the Vintage section. There is a lot on Lafayette. |